{"product_id":"matthiola-katz-apricot-lefkojas-katz-apricot","title":"Matthiola incana Katz Apricot | Stock","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMatthiola incana Katz Apricot | Stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatz Apricot is a fragrant stock grown for cutting, producing long, strong stems topped with soft apricot to light peach blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its warm pastel colour is especially beautiful in bouquets and combines easily with cream, blush pink, salmon, pale yellow and other soft seasonal shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatz is an \u003cstrong\u003eearly-flowering cut-flower stock series\u003c\/strong\u003e valued for its uniform flowering time, consistent stem length and better heat tolerance than traditional field types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant produces \u003cstrong\u003eone main flowering stem\u003c\/strong\u003e, so Katz stock \u003cstrong\u003eshould not be pinched\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katz Apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light apricot \/ peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90–100 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e High tunnel and field production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-flowering plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–60% without selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Katz Apricot Stock from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatz Apricot is best \u003cstrong\u003estarted as transplants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stock tolerates transplanting well, and growing individual seedlings also makes it possible to select plants that are more likely to produce double flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light is required for germination, so do not cover the seeds with a thick layer of soil – \u003cstrong\u003ecover only lightly with vermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during germination. Seeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for young plants to develop before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is a \u003cstrong\u003ecool-weather plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Established plants can tolerate light frosts of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e–1 to –2°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because stock belongs to the Brassicaceae family, watch for the same pests that can affect other plants in this family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003esunny position with well-drained, moderately rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor garden or small-scale cut-flower growing, space plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. For professional cut-flower production, Katz can be grown at a density of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e126 plants per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatz develops long, upright flower stems. When grown for cutting, \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal support netting may be beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in rainy conditions or during warmer growing periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Do not pinch Katz stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant produces one main flowering stem. Removing the growing tip will stop the development of this main flower stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a longer harvesting period, make \u003cstrong\u003esuccessive sowings approximately every 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle and Double Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatz Apricot naturally produces both \u003cstrong\u003esingle and double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without special seedling selection, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–60% of plants will produce double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to increase the proportion of double-flowering plants, selection can be carried out at the \u003cstrong\u003ecotyledon stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the seedlings at \u003cstrong\u003e4–7°C for 3–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Select \u003cstrong\u003elighter green seedlings with more oval-shaped cotyledons\u003c\/strong\u003e, as these are more likely to produce double flowers. Darker green seedlings with rounder cotyledons are more likely to produce single flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelection is optional – Katz Apricot can also be successfully grown without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the stems when approximately \u003cstrong\u003e⅓–½ of the florets on the stem are open\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the stems into clean water immediately after cutting. 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