Category Archives: Cultural Notes

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 →

Potting on mums into 4” or 6” pots ·   Soilless growers who are using the club recommended M&R mix ($10 per bag -1.5 Cu Ft). This mix is PH balanced at 6.5 and contains a good mix of fertilizers that … Continue reading →

MARCH TO DO LIST  Clean pots and gather materials for potting: · For soilless growers, supplies include soilless mix, Early Season fertilizer (12-45-10), and optionally, ¼ inch screened pumice, perlite or grit. Most of our growers use the M & … Continue reading →