15 December 29 Many plants are emerged. 14 January 5 Crop is mostly emerged. Move non-emerged plants to warmer areas. Some growers start sorting for uniformity of flowering and growth regulator applications. 13 January 12 Avoid over watering.
Drier media encourages root growth, and reduces root rot problems.
Buds are probably initiating. Stem roots become visible at this time also. Reduced bud count will result. Start graphical tracking. Dissect a few plants for evidence of flower initiation so leaf counting may begin.