Growing chrysanthemums from seed

 

The Chrysanthemums flowers are actually one of the most popular flowers in the world. The Chrysanthemums flowers are beautiful flowers and they are easy to grow and to add in any garden. Growing Chrysanthemums flowers from seed is simple and exciting. Some other flowers that look like chrysanthemums flowers are dahlias and asters, which can be grown and enjoyed similarly. These flowers actually offer a range of colors and shapes that can add beauty and diversity to any garden or landscape. With their stunning blooms and easy-to-grow nature, chrysanthemums flowers and other chrysanthemum-like flowers are a great choice for any gardener that is looking to add color and interest to their outdoor space.

 

Growing chrysanthemums from seed

Planting Indoors

Selecting the best quality chrysanthemum seeds: If you are selecting the chrysanthemum seeds, make sure you get the best seeds. Some of the things you should look for when choosing the chrysanthemum seeds include size, shape, and color. In addition, test the chrysanthemum seed for germination before planting them in your garden. If you are buying chrysanthemum seeds online or at a retail store, it’s also important to read the reviews to get an idea of what others have found helpful or not about this specific type of seed. Make sure to pick a reputable source if possible because purchasing from unauthorized dealers may result in inferior products or no products. Even though it’s not a surefire way to get the exact color of garden chrysanthemum you want, starting chrysanthemum seeds is an excellent way to save money and enjoy the process. Since garden chrysanthemums cross-pollinate easily, you never know what kind of flower will grow from chrysanthemum seeds. Most garden chrysanthemums sold commercially are grown from cuttings. This ensures that growers get the exact flower type and color they want.

The seeds of a chrysanthemum are really tiny. About 45,000 seeds fit into an ounce. Be very careful when you handle chrysanthemum seeds. Thousands of chrysanthemum seeds could be blown away by sneezing or a breeze coming through a window. Chrysanthemums can actually take up to sixteen weeks to bloom when grown from seeds. Most growers agree that it is best to start the chrysanthemum seeds indoors before there is no chance of frost.

Plant the chrysanthemum seeds in germination pots or seedling tray: You can easily plant the chrysanthemum seeds in either pots or seedling trays. If you are planting the chrysanthemum seeds in pots, make sure to fill them with enough soil so that the chrysanthemum roots will have plenty of room to grow. Pinch a few chrysanthemum seeds between your thumb and forefinger to make planting them easier. Gently rock them back and forth, preventing a clump from falling to the ground all at once. If you are planting your chrysanthemum seeds in seedling trays, make sure you water them well before adding them to the tray, and then add about ¼ inch of soil mix on top. Ensure adequate drainage and also keep the plants moist.

Water the newly planted chrysanthemum seeds: After planting the chrysanthemum seeds, it is important to keep them watered. You need to place the pots or trays in a spot that receives partial sunlight and water them once a week. If you are planting them in pots, top off the water reservoir as needed so that the plants don’t get root bound. Be very careful not to get water on the plant leaves as you water the seedlings’ roots.

Make sure you provide enough sunlight: To sprout, the chrysanthemum seeds must be exposed to light. Lightly cover them with more potting soil. Use it lightly and sparingly so that light can penetrate the seedlings. Spray the top layer of the soil mixture you just added with a spray bottle. Gently press down on the tops of the containers to ensure that the soil mixture is in contact with the chrysanthemum seeds. A connection like that is necessary for germination to take place. 

Sturdy chrysanthemum seedlings can’t be grown without plenty of light. The planting trays should be situated in front of a south or west-facing windows, or fluorescent growth lights should be used to supplement natural light. Wrap the pots in plastic and keep them warm with a heating coil or a propagation mat if you have neither. Seed trays need to have lights hung twelve to fifteen inches above them. The soil should be kept consistently moist until the chrysanthemum seeds sprout, which should take about ten to fifteen days. Soil moisture levels should be carefully monitored when using a heating coil or fluorescent lamp to speed up drying.

Temperature requirement: You need to make sure your seed-starting space is nice and toasty. To begin sprouting, chrysanthemum seeds prefer warm temperatures of around seventy to seventy-five degree Fahrenheit. A root zone heating mat can increase soil temperature and hasten germination. You can use a spray bottle to mist the soil surface to keep it moist while the chrysanthemum seeds germinate. Make sure the soil isn’t drying out too quickly by checking it more often if you use a heating mat.

Thinning out newly-emerged chrysanthemum seedlings: After the chrysanthemum seedling has emerged, it should be thinned out immediately in other to prevent overcrowding. Each of the pot should have its weakest seedlings discarded and its strongest ones retained.

Feeding the chrysanthemum seedlings: Feed the chrysanthemum seedlings once every 3 to 4 weeks with a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) as per the manufacturer’s instructions once the chrysanthemum seedlings reach 3 to 4 weeks.

Transplanting: Papery saplings right after they get their first true leaves. You can cut off the top of the chrysanthemum seedlings you don’t want to preserve. If you want to avoid uprooting the chrysanthemum seedlings, do not pull them from the soil. In ten to twenty-one days, the chrysanthemum seedlings will emerge.  

When the chrysanthemum seedlings have at least two sets of true leaves, you should consider transplanting them to three or four inch pots before putting them in the garden. This will give the plant more room to grow healthy roots. It is important to “harden off” the chrysanthemum seedlings indoors before transferring them to the garden. If you start by leaving them out for a few hours a day over 2 weeks, you should have them thoroughly acclimated to the outdoors. Relocate your chrysanthemum seedlings to a protected outdoor area for a week to get them used to the elements. At first, you should try to keep the wind and sun off of them. Containers should be brought indoors and kept until morning if frost is expected. The plant’s cellular structure is strengthened through this hardening-off procedure, making it more resistant to transplant shock and scalding stresses. When the soil is warm enough, transplant them to a sunny bed with rich, fast-draining soil, leaving twelve inches between each plant.

 

 

Planting Chrysanthemum Outdoors

You need to choose a spot with full sun and good, moist organic soil.

To get the bed ready, turn the soil over to a depth of six to twelve inches, remove the trash, and rake the soil as flat as possible.

Adding leaf mold, compost, or manure that has been broken down can help.

Planting on a cloudy day or in the late afternoon will actually lessen the shock of being moved.

For each of the plant, dig a big hole to hold the root ball.

Take the chrysanthemum plant out of its pot and gently use your hands to loosen the root ball. This will really help the roots grow well.

Set the top of the root ball at the same height as the soil around it. Fill up to the top of the root ball with the soil. Press down hard on the soil with your hand.

Use the plant tag as a way to find the plant.

Make sure you water the soil very well and put a thin layer of mulch (one to two inches) on top to save water and to also keep weeds from growing.