How to grow garland chrysanthemum (crown daisy)? A detailed guide to the planting method

Garland chrysanthemum is also known as crown daisy, chrysanthemum greens and so on. Besides being a common dish on people's dining tables, it is also an ornamental plant. So today, the editor will introduce to you the planting method of garland chrysanthemum!

1. Variety selection

Before planting garland chrysanthemum, you need to choose a variety. When choosing a variety, you can decide based on factors such as the leaf size and the serrations on the leaf edges. It is best to choose varieties with strong disease resistance, good growth capacity and high yield. The later growth of garland chrysanthemum is directly related to the variety. Among the good varieties available for selection are the split-leaf garland chrysanthemum and the stem-type garland chrysanthemum, etc.

2. Cultivation time

Garland chrysanthemum prefers cool conditions and is suitable for growing in a cool environment, so the planting time should be chosen in spring and autumn. Winter temperatures are too low, which is not conducive to seed germination, but a greenhouse cultivation method can also be used. Generally, sowing is most suitable after the Beginning of Spring or around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

3. Crop rotation preparation

Garland chrysanthemum is a crop produced year-round, so we should prepare well for crop rotation. The rotation crops are determined according to seasonal changes. In autumn, various legume crops or some melon and fruit vegetables can be planted, while in spring, leafy green vegetables are mainly planted. The sowing method can use intercropping and relay intercropping.

4. Seed soaking and germination

Before sowing, the seeds need to be soaked. Soak the seeds in warm water at about 35 degrees for a day and a night, then remove and wash them, pick out the shriveled, rotten and miscellaneous matter, air-dry the moisture, and then place them at a temperature of about 18 degrees for germination. Once more than half of the seeds have sprouted, sowing can begin. This is done to increase the germination rate.

5. Land preparation and fertilization

Garland chrysanthemum has strong adaptability to soil, but to obtain high-yield and high-quality garland chrysanthemum, it is best to choose a plot with fertile soil, loose soil layers, good permeability and a soil pH of about 6. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before sowing, carry out leveling and bed-making work, and let the base fertilizer mix fully with the soil.

6. Timely sowing

There are two sowing methods for garland chrysanthemum, and broadcast sowing is generally used. Before sowing, water the soil well to preserve moisture. When the water has seeped into the soil, begin sowing. When sowing, pay attention to the sowing density. After sowing, cover with soil to preserve water and fertilizer and promote seed germination and seedling emergence.

7. Water and fertilizer management

Garland chrysanthemum is a vegetable that likes water. After sowing, keep the soil moist, which is conducive to seed emergence, and then water at the right time according to the plant's growth. The nutritional demand of garland chrysanthemum is relatively high. During the growing period, nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used. Since it is a multiple-harvest vegetable, it needs to be topdressed once after each harvest later on, but the principle of applying more frequently and in small amounts should be followed.

The above is an introduction to the planting method of garland chrysanthemum. I hope it can help you!