When is the best time to sow chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum sowing time

Chrysanthemum is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family and the Chrysanthemum genus. It is generally propagated by sowing and cuttings. It takes about three months from sowing to flowering.

Chrysanthemum can be sown in spring, summer and autumn, but the best time is April or September. It should be done when the weather is warm, which is conducive to the survival of the plant.

How to sow chrysanthemum

1. Planting

Chrysanthemum can be sown by broadcasting, then covering the seeds with 0.8 cm thick fine soil, maintaining the temperature at around 20°C, and then spraying water appropriately.

2. Transplanting

When the seeds of the medallion chrysanthemum grow into seedlings, they can be transplanted. You can choose a small container for cultivation at the beginning. It is best to control the temperature at around 15-20℃, and place the plants in an environment with sufficient light and ventilation.

Key points and techniques for planting chrysanthemum

1. After the medal chrysanthemum germinates, the main root of the plant will extend rapidly. When the true leaves begin to grow, it needs to be supplemented with some compound fertilizer mainly containing calcium.

2. During the growth stage of the medal chrysanthemum, it is necessary to ensure that fertilizer is applied 1-2 times a week. The fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer, and the concentration of the fertilizer should also be increased accordingly, because the plant consumes more nutrients at this time.