General Culture
Garden mums are versatile and easy to grow with our detailed cultural recommendations. Just select a topic under the General Culture Links to get the most up-to-date information.
Keys to Success
- Always water-in freshly planted cuttings with a fertilizer solution containing 300 to 400 ppm of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium immediately after planting. The cuttings will establish faster and grow more rapidly.
- Do not stress the young plants during their first 4 to 5 weeks of growth. Keep plants moist, well fertilized and properly spaced. This is even more important during the first 10 days of the crop.
- If pinching, give garden mums “hard” pinches, rather than “soft” pinches. Remove at least ½" of new growth when pinching to minimize premature budding. Often, only 5 to 7 leaves are left on the plant after the first pinch. Rooted cuttings are usually ready to pinch 10 to 14 days after planting.
- Choose varieties carefully. Newer Yoder varieties are dramatically improving the characteristics of garden mums, making them easier to grow and more useful in residential and commercial settings.
Insects and Diseases
Disease Control (version 07260)Pest Control (version 07261)Chrysanthemum Stunt Bulletin (version 07216)Chrysanthemum White Rust Bulletin (version 08177)
Chrysanthemum White Rust PowerPoint Presentation (version 08186)Chrysanthemum White Rust Article by NMPRO (version 08162)
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