Chrysanthemum Planting
This article provides a comprehensive introduction to chrysanthemums, including the complete process from seedlings to blooming. Let's take a look together.
Chrysanthemum planting is not difficult, but for新手 gardening enthusiasts, caring for young seedlings and pinching the tops are not particularly understood. To let gardening enthusiasts understand the whole process of chrysanthemum planting, some have documented the growth process of chrysanthemums for reference.
On April 7th, I bought chrysanthemum seedlings online from a (major) e-commerce platform. I was disappointed at first because they were too small, but their later growth made me feel the greatness of life.
By May 9th, when they grow to over 10cm, they should be pinched. I didn't know last year and pinched too late (pinching means removing the top of the branch to control height, promoting thicker branches and more branching).
In mid-May to mid-September, the main task is to pinch and remove buds. A good shape should be divided into three parts, each part divided into three again, and each part divided into three again, resulting in pinching three times and having 27 branches. Of course, it may not be perfect, some branches may not be strong, and they will be removed. This year, I ended up with only 15 branches in one pot. We only keep one bud on the remaining branches, removing the rest.
On September 17th, because I pinched too late last year, the plant appeared taller with fewer branches.
On September 29th, the flower buds continue to grow, remove the extra buds in time, leaving only one on each branch. Note that do not remove all at once. If a branch has five buds, first remove the small ones and those bitten by insects, leaving two or three; after a few days, remove the others, leaving only the best-developed one. This method of removing buds in stages is to prevent other buds from being bitten by insects or falling off due to wind after the first removal. When removing buds, just swipe with the thumb, and it falls off. Do not use the finger to pinch, in case the main bud is touched.
On October 2nd, after removing the buds, the remaining buds gradually show a round shape. The task of removing buds is not completed in one go. Later on, new buds will continue to grow, and they should be removed in a timely manner.
On October 10th, the flower buds begin to show color, and the petals start to unfold. The shape changes rapidly, basically one different shape per day. Now is the time to enjoy the flowers every day and savor the pleasure of gardening.
On November 1st, the flower cores begin to appear.
Ps: From November to December, chrysanthemum pots will produce basal shoots. These basal shoots can be cut and planted again in April next year.
The above information introduces the comprehensive method of chrysanthemum planting (from seedlings to blooming), hoping to solve your problems with green plants.