Chrysanthemum
Year-round pot Chrysanthemums continue to be the undisputed number one pot plant among major pot crops. Numerous cultivars of the Chrysanthemum were grown in Europe prior to 1800 as garden flowers. Since that time the Chrysanthemum has been refined and developed to the point where it is now a year-round crop and the primary pot plant grown in much of the world. The real growth in the pot mum industry has occurred since the 1940's and new innovations are being developed every day.
Additional:
Educate workers and customers to accept flowers that are from two thirds to three quarters open as these flowers will last longer that the tighter harvested ones.
Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Temperature - Provide temperatures of 65° to 70° for optimal indoor performance. Location - Place plants in areas providing good light levels, but avoid direct sun contact and air drafts. Irrigation - Keep soil uniformly moist. Key is to prevent wilting. Grooming - Remove all yellow leaves and dead flowers. Light - Provide natural and artificial levels of light.
