How do you get chrysanthemum seeds?

Where do chrysanthemum seeds come from?

The seeds of chrysanthemum are on the receptacle after the flower has bloomed. Its seeds are relatively small, and if you don’t look carefully, you can hardly see the seeds.

Seed appearance: Chrysanthemum seeds are very thin and small, mostly light brown, a few are dark brown, and are about 0.5 cm long.

Seed propagation method: Chrysanthemums grown in the wild generally spread their seeds through animal propagation, wind propagation, water propagation, catapult propagation, etc., while modern chrysanthemum cultivation relies on artificial seed propagation.

How to get chrysanthemum seeds

To harvest chrysanthemum seeds, you should wait until the seeds are fully mature. Prepare a bag, pick the mature chrysanthemum seeds, put them in the bag, and store them in a low temperature, dry and ventilated environment.

How to save chrysanthemum seeds

Chrysanthemum seed preservation and variety cultivation: There are many types of chrysanthemums, and you must choose varieties or types with good quality, high yield and suitable for cultivation in the region.

How to plant chrysanthemum seeds

Seed growth process: After the chrysanthemum is sown, it will sprout soon. When the seedlings grow 4-5 true leaves, they can be transplanted. After planting in the flowerpot, they can be pinched. No additional fertilizer is needed during the growth period of the seedlings to avoid causing the branches and leaves to grow too long and affecting flowering.

Seed sowing time: Chrysanthemum seeds are best sown in spring, generally from February to April. The temperature at this time is more suitable, the survival rate after planting is higher, and the growth is best.

Seed planting method: To plant chrysanthemum seeds, you need to use flower soil with good air permeability and high organic matter content. First, mix the seeds and some sand evenly, then sprinkle them on the surface of the flower soil, then cover it with a 1cm thin layer of soil, and place it in a semi-shaded place. After that, control the temperature at 18℃, and water it in time to keep the flower soil slightly moist, and it will sprout soon.