Category Archives: Cultural Notes

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 →

When to pot up your Chrysanthemums: Pot on when a significant ring of roots forms around the bottom edge of the pot (semi root bound). Do not compact the potting mix. Tie plants to small stakes. Bamboo Skewer stakes work … Continue reading →