| Common Name | Chrysanthemum, Mums, Chrysanths |
| Genus | Chrysanthemum |
| Species | C. morifolium |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Tender perennial, usually treated as an annual. |
| Tray Size | 50 plugs (half tray) |
| Plug Care | Harden off plugs on arrival and transplant or bump up immediately. Always transplant Mums into moist soil. |
| Netting / Staking | 2 layers of Hortonova netting |
| Temperature Range | Plant when soil is above 55F and stays above 55F. Mums love warmth! |
| Spacing | 6"x6" (one plant per square of Hortonova netting) |
| Soil Preference | Mums require a plentiful amount of water and fertilizer. Constant liquid fertilization is recommended. |
| Day Length | Long days encourage vegetative growth and long stems; short days are required to initiate flowering. |
| Pinching | Pinch approximately 3 weeks after planting, leaving 5-6 leaf nodes. |
| When to Plant | Plant when nighttime temps are above 65F |
| Harvesting | Fertilization should be reduced or eliminated during the final two to three weeks of the crop to improve postharvest life. Ideal to harvest when flower or spray is 50% open. |
| Post Harvest Care | Use a holding solution for keeping the water clean and providing sugars. Slow-release chlorine tablets like Chrysal CVBN work great. Strip foliage and don't let it get in the water. Vase life is 2-3 weeks if handled properly. |
| Diseases / Insects | Aphids, fungus gnats, leafminers, spider mites, thrips, powdery mildew, rusts, Botrytis. Scout often. |
| Bailey's Notes | See the Syngenta Flowers Cut Mums Culture Guide below for complete instructions. Please note: The mums we sell are patented plants, and propagation is illegal. |
| Resources |
Syngenta Flowers Cut Mum Culture Guide Watch the video Growing Mums for Cuts, with Bailey Hale and Alicain Carlson, Ph.D of Syngenta Flowers |
