Super Cyclamen

A Full Line-up!

10.2014

Cyclamen by SizeMicro Mini interMediate Standard JuMbo

Micro Verano

Mini Winter

Picasso

Allure

RembrandtXL Mammoth

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Seed of the cyclamen series listed in this brochure are available through Sakata for shipment effective January 2015. In addition, the following series are available via drop ship directly from The Netherlands. Please contact Sakata or your preferred dealer for more information.

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Super Cyclamen

A Full Line-up!Sakata Seed America is proud to offer a

complete line of innovative cyclamen series bred by the leading cyclamen experts at

Schoneveld Breeding. From mini to jumbo, we’re delivering quality you can count on…

UniformityRounded plant habit

Central bloomingThick flower stems

Abundant buds & bloomsLong shelf life

Enjoy!

Our full line-up of cyclamen delivers long-lasting beauty indoors and out.

MicroF1 cyclamen Micro I P

• Genetically compact

• Perfect for 2-inch pot production

• A great item for special marketing programs

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 27 – 28 Weekscontainer SiZe: Packs, 2.5 – 3.5"PLant HeiGHt: 6 – 10"PLant WidtH: 6 – 8"coLorS / MiXeS: 18 / 1

VeranoF1 cyclamen Mini I B P

• More tolerant of higher temperatures

• Well-known for fast and very uniform flowering

• Excellent for landscape use

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 25 – 27 Weekscontainer SiZe: Packs, 2.5 – 4"PLant HeiGHt: 6 – 10"PLant WidtH: 6 – 8"coLorS / MiXeS: 20 / 1

Deep Salmon Flamed Deep Wine Red Light Neon PInk

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Light with Eye

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Neon Flamed Neon Pink Orchid

Salmon Red Salmon with Eye Violet Flamed

Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Deep Dark Violet

Wine Red Flamed

Pink with Eye

Wine Red

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet

Spotted

Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet Deep Wine Red

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Neon Flamed

Neon Pink Orchid

Salmon Red White with EyeViolet Flamed

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Micro Light Violet

Verano Light with Eye and Violet Flamed

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Mini WinterF1 cyclamen Mini I B P

• Intense colors

• Features a more open plant structure

• Suitable for cooler, damper climates

• Great indoors and thrives outdoors

• Use for late fall productions

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 26 – 30 Weekscontainer SiZe: Packs, 4"PLant HeiGHt: 8 – 10"PLant WidtH: 6 – 8"coLorS / MiXeS: 20 / 1

Picasso Silverleaf!

F1 cyclamen Mini I B P

• Silvery foliage sets off beautiful, fragrant blooms

• Open plant structure

• Ideal for outdoors and indoors

• Perfect for gift-giving and holiday decor

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 27 – 29 Weekscontainer SiZe: Packs, 4"PLant HeiGHt: 10 – 12"PLant WidtH: 6 – 8"coLorS / MiXeS: 8 / 1

Deep Dark Violet Deep Neon Pink Light Neon PInk

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet

Pink with Eye

Pure White Red

Neon Flamed

Neon Pink Orchid

Salmon Flamed

Salmon with Eye Violet Flamed

Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet

White with Eye

Neon Pink Pure White Red

Wine Red Flamed Mix

Cream White Dark Violet Light with Eye

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Picasso Dark Violet

Mini Winter Red

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AllureF1 cyclamen intermediate I B P

• A popular choice for growers

• Suitable for phased growing

• Offers very uniform flowering—blooms open like an explosion of color!

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 27 – 29 Weekscontainer SiZe: 4 – 5"PLant HeiGHt: 10 – 12"PLant WidtH: 7 – 9"coLorS / MiXeS: 15 / 1

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Rembrandt Silverleaf!

F1 cyclamen intermediate I B P

• Offers distinctive silvery foliage on strong, full plants

• Loaded with long-lasting, gorgeous flowers

• Firm flower stems

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 28 – 30 Weekscontainer SiZe: 4 – 5"PLant HeiGHt: 10 – 12"PLant WidtH: 7 – 9"coLorS / MiXeS: 6 / 1

Light Neon Pink Light Salmon Pink Light Violet

Neon Flamed Pure White

Red

Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

Salmon Flamed Violet Flamed

White with Eye

Neon Pink

Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet

Pure White Salmon Red Wine Red

Dark Violet Light with Eye Neon Pink

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Rembrandt Light with Eye

Allure Light Violet

P = Potted Crop

XLF1 cyclamen Standard I P

• Offers an ideal combination of large blooms on a compact, rounded plant habit

• Strong flower stems

• Improved for uniformity in timing, size and intensity of colors

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 29 – 31 Weekscontainer SiZe: 4.5 – 6"PLant HeiGHt: 12 – 14"PLant WidtH: 8 – 10"coLorS / MiXeS: 16 / 1

MammothF1 cyclamen Jumbo I P

• Extremely large blooms

• Attractive rounded plant structure

• Thick, strong flower stems

• Large, strong, sturdy and full—that’s Mammoth!

MiniMuM GerM: 85%Seed ForM: RawtotaL croP tiMe: 31 – 33 Weekscontainer SiZe: 6 – 7"PLant HeiGHt: 14 – 16"PLant WidtH: 9 – 12"coLorS / MiXeS: 11 / 1

Wine Red Flamed

Magenta Neon Flamed Neon Pink

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Violet Flamed

Cream White Dark Violet Light Salmon PInk

Neon Flamed Neon Pink Orchid

Violet Flamed White with Eye

Cream White Dark Salmon Pink Dark Violet

Pure White Red Salmon Flamed

Light Salmon PInk Light Violet Light with Eye

Wine Red Wine Red Flamed

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Mammoth Neon Pink

XL Red

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MICRO Pot size: 2.5 – 3.5" Sowing 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

micro Plants per sq yd: 55 – 85 Potting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Total production time: 32 – 34 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

VERANO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

mini Plants per sq yd: 55 – 65 Potting 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Total production time: 31 – 33 wks Flowering 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2

MINI WINTER Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Total production time: 30 – 34 wks Flowering 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5

PICASSO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

silverleaf Total production time: 32 – 35 wks Flowering 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6

ALLURE Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Total production time: 30 – 33 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

REMBRANDT Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

silverleaf Total production time: 31 – 34 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

XL Pot size: 4.5 – 6" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

standard Plants per sq yd: 14 – 18 Potting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Total production time: 34 – 36 wks Flowering 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

MAMMOTH Pot size: 6 – 7" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

jumbo Plants per sq yd: 10 – 15 Potting 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

Total production time: 36 – 38 wks Flowering 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3

Cool ClimatesCool climate conditions can best be compared to the cool to temperate sea climates. Key characteristics here are the relatively small temperature differences between summer and winter and precipitation throughout the year. In the driest month of the year, there is at least 1.25 inches of precipitation, in the warmest month, the average temperature is below 71°F.

Warm ClimatesWarm climate conditions are those similar to a California coastal or warm sea climate with warm summers and mild, wet winters. In the driest summer month there is an average of 1.5 inches precipitation; in the wettest winter month the average is at least three times as much. In the warmest month of the year the average temperature is at least 71°F.

Climate conditions influence the time required to grow our Super Serie. So it is important to take the specific climate conditions at your greenhouse into account when deciding which of our varieties to grow. The climate tables for warm and cool conditions serve as a guide when making your choice for a particular Super Serie variety. Due to the con-siderable variation in regions and climates, possible adjustments to the chart may need to be taken into consideration. Our growing consultants would be happy to advise you for your specific cultivation circumstances.

MICRO Pot size: 2.5 – 3.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

micro Plants per sq yd: 55 – 85 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Total production time: 27 – 28 wks Flowering 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

VERANO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 34 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Total production time: 26 – 28 wks Flowering 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

MINI WINTER Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

mini Plants per sq yd: 55 – 65 Potting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Total production time: 26 – 30 wks Flowering 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 51 52 2 3 4

PICASSO Pot size: 3.5 – 4" Sowing 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

mini Plants per sq yd: 24 – 30 Potting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

silverleaf Total production time: 27 – 31 wks Flowering 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 50 52 1 3 4 5

ALLURE Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Total production time: 27 – 29 wks Flowering 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 50 51

REMBRANDT Pot size: 4 – 4.5" Sowing 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

intermediate Plants per sq yd: 16 – 20 Potting 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

silverleaf Total production time: 28 – 30 wks Flowering 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 50

XL Pot size: 4.5 – 6" Sowing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

standard Plants per sq yd: 14 – 18 Potting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Total production time: 29 – 31 wks Flowering 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 1 2 3

MAMMOTH Pot size: 6 – 7" Sowing 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

jumbo Plants per sq yd: 10 – 15 Potting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

Total production time: 31 – 33 wks Flowering 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 50 51

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Botanical name: Cyclamen persicumMinimum Germination Rate: 85%Seed Product Form: Raw

Plug Culture: 12 – 14 weeks (288 tray)GerMinationSingle sow seed into 288 trays using a sterile and well-drained media with a pH of 5.6 – 6.0. Cover the seed lightly with vermiculite to aid in moisture retention. Water to a moisture level 5 (saturated). Cyclamen require dark conditions with high humidity. Completely wrap trays with black poly and place in a dark germ chamber with temperature and humidity controls.

Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 EC 0.5

temperature: 64°F (18°C)

Light: Cyclamen require total darkness for uniform germination. Cover the plug trays with black poly to avoid any light exposure.

Moisture level: Saturated (level 5).

Humidity: 100%

Period aFter GerMination; PLuG buLkinGRemove plug trays from the germ chamber when 25% or more of the seeds show radicle emergence—approximately day 21 – 28. Place on raised benches in the greenhouse for optimum air circulation.

Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 EC 0.5 – 0.7

temperature: First 3 – 4 weeks after germination, maintain between 62 – 64°F (17 – 18°C). Then gradually allow the temperatures to decrease to 59 – 61°F (15 – 16°C).

Light: After germination, maintain light levels at 1500 foot-candles (15,000 lux), gradually increasing to 3500 foot-candles (35,000 lux). Use a whitening agent on greenhouse roofs if necessary.

Moisture level: If possible, only irrigate the plug trays in the morning hours to ensure a drying-out period before nightfall. Water up to a level 4 (wet), and dry down to a level 3 (moist).

Humidity: Immediately after placing plug trays on the bench, cover with cheesecloth and mist occasionally to ensure ~80% humidity levels. This will also aid in pushing off the seed coat from the emerging cotyledons and allow unhindered growth.

Fertilization: Before feeding young plants, always check the soil pH and EC levels. Begin fertilizing four to five weeks after sowing with a balanced feed of all elements with an N:K ratio of 1:1.

Growth regulation: Young plant growth can be controlled with higher levels of potassium, and low levels of phosphorous, depending on the growth stage and variety. Also, a temperature drop during the last two weeks of plug growth (negative DIF of 5 – 10°F (3 – 7°C) from one hour before sunrise to two past will aid in keeping plants well-toned.

Fungicides: Preventative fungicide applications for stem and root diseases are recommended. Always follow label directions.

Cyclamen production requires very clean and sanitary growing environments. Always utilize the best growing practices by using new trays, pots; wash and sanitize benches, floors and equipment; try to eliminate all sources of algae; initiate scouting techniques for damaging insects, especially fungus gnats, shore flies and thrips which are carriers of known diseases and viruses.

Transplant to finish: 17 – 20 weekstranSPLantinGFill finished containers to the top of the rim, mounding over very slightly, with a well-drained organic media. Keep plugs sufficiently moist. Do not transplant dry plugs. Plants should have at least three leaves.Transplant Super Series Micro, Verano, Compact, Picasso, Allure and Rembrandt varieties with the corm sitting on top of the planting media. Do not bury the corm! Transplant Super Series XL and Mammoth varieties with the corm half-way into the planting media. Do not bury the corm! Avoid stressing the plants in the early stages of growth.

Media: pH 5.6 – 6.0 EC 0.5 – 0.7

temperature: For the first three weeks, maintain at 64°F (18°C). When roots have grown to the sides of the container, the temperature can be decreased to 58 – 62°F (14 – 16°C).

Light: After transplanting and for the first 3 weeks, provide shade if light levels go above 4000 foot-candles (40,000 lux). Light levels below 2000 foot-candles (20,000 lux) may inhibit bud initiation.

Moisture level: To ensure good, early root development, maintain moisture level 4 (wet), and allow to dry to level 3 (moist) for the first week. Then gradually allow the media to dry to a level 2 (medium) before watering to a level 4. Irrigating is best done in the morning to allow the plants to dry down before night-time hours.

Humidity: Maintain humidity levels between 50 – 60% with good air circulation over the Cyclamen crop. Maximum levels should not exceed 85%, especially at night.

Fertilization: One week after transplanting, fertilize with a well-balanced blend of all elements with an N:K ration of 1:1. After two weeks, more potassium may be added to a N:K ratio of 1:2, with the irrigation water EC of 1.0 – 1.8 (including the EC level of the water). It is recommended to fertilizer with potassium nitrate and calcium nitrate-based fertilizers with minor elements added to ensure steady, healthy plant growth.

*Note: Regularly scheduled pH and EC soil tests will greatly assist in determining when and how much fertilizer should be irrigated over Cyclamen crops.

When plants begin to size up, fill the containers and begin reaching the outside container edges, do not increase the rate (EC) of fertilizer as this will cause excessive plant growth. Soil EC levels should be in the .75 – 1.25 range.

Flowering period: Cyclamen flowering depends on several factors, including variety, temperature and humidity levels, light intensity, pot size and the time of year. Cyclamen flower best 25 – 33 weeks after sowing. When temperatures becomes too high (>85°F, 30°C), or too low (<53°F, 12°C), flowering could be delayed by two to four weeks.

Growth regulation: Under certain environmental conditions, foliage stems may stretch, as will flower stems at finishing. Wide differences in day and night temperatures, combined with high humidity levels can cause this. A gradual increase of night temperatures, with a negative DIF one hour before sunrise, will help maintain foliage and flower stems at the desired length and the plants will remain more compact and toned. If managing fertilization, moisture levels, and temperature does not result in adequate control, growth regulators can be applied.

Spacing: Plants may be grown pot-tight until the foliage reaches the edges of the pots. Space pots once foliage begins to almost touch between plants, as this will allow for good air circulation and assist in preventing diseases.

crop Protection: Potential diseases— Botrytis Colletotrichum acutatum Cylindrocarpon destructans Erwinia chrysanthemi Fusarium oxysporum Pythium Phytophthora TSWV/INSV

Potential insects— Broad mites Thrips Fungus gnats Shore Flies Caterpillar (Duponchelia) Greenfly

Other diseases and insects may also occur. We highly recom-mend weekly plant inspections (scouting). Consult your crop protections specialist for the correct diagnoses, recommended pesticides and rates. Always follow label directions.

Recommended pot sizes

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Micro 2.5 – 3 6 – 8 2.5 – 3 6 – 8 Micro

Verano 2.5 – 4 6 – 10.5 3.5 – 4.5 4 – 4.5 Mini

Picasso 3.5 – 4.5 9 – 11 4 – 5 10 – 12 Mini

Allure 4 – 5 10 – 12 4 – 5 10 – 12 Intermediate

Rembrandt 4 – 5 10 – 12 4 – 5 10 – 12 Intermediate

XL 4.5 – 6 11 – 15 5.5 – 6.5 14 – 16 Standard

Mammoth 5 – 7 12 – 17 5 – 7 12 – 17 Large

Cultural Information

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