けいとう
Imp. Kurume
Bright scarlet-red, round flower heads.
Information
- Technical Name
- Celosia cristata
- House Name
- Gypsiphyllaceae
- Japanese Name
- ケイトウ
- Country Of Origin
- About 30-40 species are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, India, Africa, and the Americas.
- Suitable Temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Germination Days
- 8-10 days
- Seeding Rate
- 20㎖ for transplanting and 40㎖ for direct sowing
- Number Of Shares
- 7,000 copies
- Space Between Plants
- 10 x 10.10 (1 piece)
Price
20㎖ / approx. 20,000 grains 20㎖ package, 1 bag/7,700 yen (8,470 yen including tax)
Feature
Celosia is an annual plant, prefers high temperatures and strong sunlight. Late sowing can result in shortened length and disorganized inflorescence.
Cultivation Feature
Celosia can be produced in many areas of Japan and is often grown in the suburbs of cities and its areas around. It is mainly harvested in summer and long-lasting flowers even in high temperatures. Available range in delivery period is also an advantage.
Suitable Place
Any soil type is acceptable as long as it is deep in groundwater, well-drained and full sun. It prefers dryness and poor drainage may cause of plant death
Temperature
Celosia is a high-temperature plant, and for growth it is 20-25°C.
Pests
Disease include wilting, leaf spot and phytophthora. Clean soil and proper humidity control should be paid attention. Cutworm and aphids are common insects.
Management
When plants are watered too much, it can grow to be huge. Irrigation technique is required since the amount of water is directly connected to the quality.
Sowing
Sowing
Optimal germination temperature is 20-25°C, and it takes 5-7 days for germination. It seeds are sown carefully because the seeds are very fine.
Planting:
growing temperature: 20-25°C (68-86°F) in the daytime and 15-18°C (59-86°F) at night.
Kurume/ Yachiyo/ Bombay/ Feather series
10-12 cm x 10-12 cm spacing, 5-8 rows, single planting no pinching, 1 to 2 layers of trellis netting.
12cm x 12cm spacing, 6 -8 rows, 2 plants
Celosia argentea
20cm x 40cm(inter-row spacing), 2 rows, 6-8 plants, 1- 2 layers of trellis netting.