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Name URC # RC # Series
Already Fancy 53085 38085 Ecostars
Already Red 53053 38053 Ecostars
Charon Red 53001 38001 Ecostars
Harlequin 53098 38098 Ecostars
Hollystar Red 53004 38004 Ecostars
Pandora Red 53005 38076 Ecostars
Saturnus Marble 53006 38006 Ecostars
Saturnus Pink 53007 38007 Ecostars
Saturnus Red 53097 38097 Ecostars
Saturnus Twist 53008 38008 Ecostars
Saturnus White 53009 38009 Ecostars
Solar 53096 38096 Ecostars
Stargazer Marble 53087 38087 Ecostars
Stargazer Pink 53010 38010 Ecostars
Stargazer Red 53051 38051 Ecostars
Stargazer White 53089 38089 Ecostars
A study was undertaken to understand
the range of temperatures for growing
poinsettias. In the !rst study, a compari-
son was made of how varieties suited to
the standard temperature of 68°F (20°C)
grew under 60°F (16°C) temperature
conditions. Generally, both the plant
and bracts are smaller at lower tempe-
ratures and therefore these points were
very carefully considered during the se-
lection process. The Ecostars varieties
grow consistently well at either low or
high temperatures as developed from
this program. This program has indica-
ted that breeding for temperature e#-
ciency can lead to varieties that can per-
form well under a broader temperature
range. This gives the grower the choice
to set higher or lower temperatures and
therefore choose the timing of delivery
and improve the quality without interfe-
ring with the growth rate of the crop.
POINSETTIAS
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