Category Archives: Cultural Notes

AUGUST CULTURAL NOTES August is still a major growing month so continue with the usual summer watering feeding and pest control programs up until the buds are taken. Continue to stake and reduce the number of laterals as buds appear. … Continue reading →

JULY CULTURAL NOTES 1 Lateral Control: Throughout May and June the growing tip was pinched off the mum. This forces side laterals to develop. As side laterals develop after the final pinch, select the number of laterals to carry through … Continue reading →

June Cultural “To Do” List Stopping: Most plants are stopped April 15 through June 1, including the Early English classes. Keep your stop list handy and follow it rigorously. The calendar doesn’t move backwards. For #1 and #2 varieties the … Continue reading →