What is the best season to plant chrysanthemums? What is the best month to transplant chrysanthemums?

Chrysanthemum planting requires the use of soil with high nutrient content and strong drainage capacity. Generally, the soil can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, sandy soil and cake residue in a ratio of 2:2:1. After the preparation, you can also add a little vinegar to lower the pH value of the soil, which is more conducive to the growth of chrysanthemums.

Chrysanthemum planting season

The best time to plant chrysanthemums is around the Qingming Festival in spring . The temperature starts to rise slowly at this time, which can increase the survival rate. In addition, chrysanthemums will grow many branches in the early spring.

It is generally recommended to use the division method for planting, then cut the divisions, put them in a cool place to dry, and then plant them in moist soil. After half a month, they will take root well.

The whole process of chrysanthemum planting

1. Seed and seedling selection

When planting with seeds, you should use good quality seeds , which can increase the germination rate. Use complete, undamaged, and worm-free seeds. If the seeds are small and shriveled, the germination rate will be reduced.

If you use seedlings for planting, you should also choose seedlings that are strong, healthy, and have complete root systems . Seedlings that grow weakly will recover slowly after planting.

2. Planting preparation

If it is a potted plant, you need to prepare the flowerpot and soil first . The size of the flowerpot should be suitable and there should be drainage holes at the bottom. Rinse it before planting, dry it and put the loose and breathable soil in. The soil should be disinfected before use, and ceramsite should be laid at the bottom of the flowerpot to promote drainage .

If you are planting seedlings, you need to check the growth of the roots in advance, cut off the rotten or dry roots , apply wood ash to the roots after pruning, and finally place them in a cool environment to dry.

3. Planting

Water once before planting. After the water penetrates into the soil, sow the seeds into the soil, cover the seeds with soil, and then place the flower pot in a semi-shaded place to ensure air circulation. Try to control the germination temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

When planting seedlings, you need to first dig a hole in the soil, plant the treated seedlings, allow the roots to stretch, and then fill the soil.

What is the best month to transplant chrysanthemums?

There are many ways to propagate chrysanthemums, so the time of transplanting is also different. When propagating it by division , it can be transplanted in April to May . When propagating it by cuttings , it can be transplanted in May to June , so that the survival rate of chrysanthemums is higher.