Category Archives: 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 the summer and … Continue reading →

June 2022 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 … Continue reading →

Potting on mums into 4” or 6” pots: Soilless growers who are using the club recommended M&R mix. This mix is ph balanced at 6.5 and contains a good mix of fertilizers that carry the plant for 3-4 weeks. It … Continue reading →