Chrysanthemum planting methods and timing: different varieties vary greatly

The chrysanthemum is a fairly common flower in our daily lives. Among China's ten most famous flowers, it holds a place, and it is also one of the world's four major cut flowers, with very high production. Chrysanthemums are quite widespread in our country, many varieties are very popular, and nowadays more and more people are growing and cultivating them. So, are you clear about chrysanthemum planting methods and timing? Let's take a look.

1. Chrysanthemum planting methods

1. Potting soil

Before planting chrysanthemums, you first need to prepare the potting soil. Choose relatively fertile sandy soil, and then from the seedling stage onward they must go through the process of being moved from a small pot to a larger pot. When settling them into their final pot, you need to mix leaf mold, sandy soil and cake fertilizer together into a nutrient soil. After settling them into the pot, remember to water, then move the chrysanthemums to a well-ventilated spot.

2. Watering

When chrysanthemums have just been planted, they do not need much water, because the air in spring is relatively humid. In the dry environment of summer, evaporation gradually increases, so the amount of water also needs to increase gradually. You can choose to water once each in the morning and in the evening, and also spray some water droplets on the surrounding ground to lower the surrounding temperature. In the early stage before flowering, chrysanthemums need a large amount of water, along with additional fertilizer.

3. Fertilizing

Before chrysanthemums are planted out, apply a good base fertilizer in the pot, then add a nitrogen fertilizer once every ten days. When flower buds appear on the chrysanthemums, you can slightly add some heavier fertilizer according to the changes. After each application of heavy fertilizer, do not add more; excessive nutrients can also cause root rot symptoms in the pot.

4. Pinching

Chrysanthemums need pinching. When the chrysanthemums you are growing reach about ten centimeters tall, you need to carry out the pinching work. If a single chrysanthemum is pinched multiple times, many flower buds can be separated out. Through cultivation, the branches of some chrysanthemum varieties can be shaped into all kinds of forms, and can also continue to be grown into larger bouquets.

2. Chrysanthemum planting timing

Chrysanthemums are generally planted in spring, but because there are so many varieties, the specific planting time must be handled according to the planting method. For example, for chrysanthemums grown from cuttings, planting generally takes place in spring, summer or autumn. Because of varietal differences, chrysanthemums also differ in their environmental needs and air humidity requirements. Before planting, everyone can learn more about the information on the variety you are cultivating before making plans.

That is all we have to introduce about chrysanthemums today. If chrysanthemums are well cared for, they are very spectacular. Every year in many regions of our country there are large chrysanthemum shows, where very many varieties compete in splendor, leaving an unforgettable impression. We hope everyone can also harvest happiness in the process of planting them.