Grower Alert Labels
When caring for newly received plants, it’s important to follow the handling instructions indicated by their tray labels. A tray marked with a “Blue” label signals young plants that are more sensitive to cold; if they arrive dormant in late fall or winter, they should be kept in a frost‑free environment between 35° – 45° F, with soil kept evenly moist but not overwatered, and fertilizer withheld until fresh growth appears. In contrast, a tray marked with a “Yellow” label identifies plants that originated from a warm greenhouse. These should be maintained above 55° F and then gradually acclimated over about three weeks to cooler conditions (35° – 45° F when appropriate). Unlike dormant plants, these must remain actively growing, so avoid exposing them to cold that could trigger dormancy.
Look for this information on the outside of the plant boxes you receive from us, it’s easy to spot.
- Newly received young plants are more sensitive to cold than established ones
- If plants arrive dormant in late fall or winter, keep them in a frost‑free environment between 35° – 45° F
- Maintain soil moisture consistently, but avoid overwatering
- Hold off on fertilizing until fresh growth begins to emerge
- Plants originating from a warm greenhouse should be kept above 55° F, then gradually acclimated over about three weeks to a cooler range of 35° – 45° F (when appropriate)
- Young plants from a warm greenhouse must remain actively growing; avoid exposing them to cold conditions that could trigger dormancy.