We invite you to familiarize yourself
with tips regarding chrysanthemum cultivation
We provide information on when to plant, how to grow individual varieties
and how to deal with pests.
Protection against pests
Protection against diseases
Cultivation of Cosmo variety
Cultivation of Cosmo variety with pinching
Planting date July 1-20
- depending on planting date, 4-5 seedlings per ø21 pot
- pinching 10-14 days after planting
Photoperiod control from August 15-16
- blackout from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- control until September 10 at the latest
Growth regulation
- first application 5-7 days after pinching at 0.3%-0.5% concentration
- subsequent applications every 7-10 days
Fertilization
- perform soil analysis and supplement nutrient deficiencies in substrate
- fertilize with Kristalon from 1 week after planting every 7 days at 0.1%-0.3% concentration (recommended fertilization method can be found in the catalog on page 86)
Plant protection against pests and diseases
- preventive spray once a week against pests and diseases
- upon detecting pests or diseases, spray every 4-5 days
Cultivation of Cosmo variety without pinching
Planting date August 1-5
- 10-14 days before starting photoperiod control
- ø17 pot – 3-5 pcs, ø21 pot – 7-9 pcs
Photoperiod control according to dates specified under the photo of each color
- blackout from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- control until September 10 at the latest
Growth regulation
- first application 5-7 days after planting at 0.3%-0.5% concentration
- subsequent applications every 7-10 days
Fertilization
- perform soil analysis and supplement nutrient deficiencies in substrate
- fertilize with Kristalon from 1 week after planting every 7 days at 0.1%-0.3% concentration (recommended fertilization method can be found in the catalog on page 86)
Plant protection against diseases and pests
- preventive spray once a week against pests and diseases
- upon detecting pests or diseases, spray every 4-5 days
Cultivation of cut varieties as potted plants
Cultivation of cut varieties as potted plants
Production recommendations for November 1
Planting date August 10-20
- depending on photoperiodic response of the variety, five days before starting control
- ø21 pot – 7 seedlings
Photoperiod control accelerated by 10 days relative to dates given in the table
- blackout from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Until September 10 at the latest
Growth regulation
- from fifth day after planting
- every seven days at 0.4-0.5% concentration until end of September
Fertilization
- once a week at 0.2-0.3% concentration
Plant protection against diseases and pests
- preventive spray once a week
All varieties are grown as single flowers.
Recommended varieties:
- Zembla family
- Anastasia family
- Radost family
- Country
- Rossano Charlotte
Cut Creamist cultivation
Cut Creamist cultivation
Cut Creamist – cultivation without photoperiod control
Planting: mid-June to July 10, in case of early planting, pinch after 7 days
Spacing: 48 pcs/m²
Growth regulation: first application when plant reaches about 50 cm height, second application when bud appears
Routine maintenance: watering, fertilization, protection against diseases and pests, removal of side shoots
Additional information: drought stress can cause uneven growth.
Avoid excessive fertilizer concentration in substrate (salinity leads to root system death and plant wilting). Protection required against thrips and leafminers which cause damage to growth cones.
Controlled cultivation of large-flowered cut varieties
Controlled cultivation of large-flowered cut varieties
Large-flowered cut varieties – controlled cultivation
Planting : end of June – July
Number of seedlings : 1 seedling = 1 flower
Spacing : from 48 pcs/m² for very large flowers e.g. Magnum to 64 pcs/m² for smaller flowers e.g. Marama Sunny
Growth regulation : first application when plant reaches about 50 cm height, second application when bud appears
Photoperiod control : according to dates specified in catalog for each variety but no later than September 10
Routine maintenance : watering, fertilization, protection against diseases and pests, removal of side shoots
Controlled cultivation of medium-flowered potted varieties
Medium-flowered potted varieties – controlled cultivation
Planting: early July to mid-August
Number of seedlings: 5-9 seedlings
Pot size: from Ø17 to Ø21
Pinching: once, 5-10 days after planting
Growth regulation: concentration 0.3% – 0.5%, first application when side shoots reach about 1 cm (after about 10 days), subsequent applications every 10-14 days until September 20 on non-colored bud
Cleaning: around September 10, number of buds left – according to customer preference
Photoperiod control: for November 1 – according to dates specified in catalog for each variety
Below is an example control schedule for May 26 (week 21)
- example variety Milwaukee – response time 8 weeks
Start of control: 8 weeks + 1 counted backwards
Control starts in week 12.
Planned flowering is week 21.
Cultivation of small-flowered potted varieties
Cultivation of small-flowered potted varieties
Planting: early May – mid-June
Number of seedlings: 1 seedling, 2-3 seedlings in later period
Pot size: Ø 21, Ø 23
Spacing: every 70 cm, must not touch
Pinching: once, 5-10 days after planting
Growth regulation: when plant covers pot diameter – around 4 weeks. Subsequent applications if necessary every 10-15 cm
Regular fertilization and spraying are very important.
Controlled cultivation of spray cut varieties
Controlled cultivation of spray cut varieties
Spray cut varieties – controlled cultivation
Planting : March – July
Spacing : from 48 pcs/m² e.g. Anastasia to 64 pcs/m² e.g. Froggy
Photoperiod control : for November 1 – according to dates specified in catalog for each variety but no later than September 10, in summer – until bud coloring
Growth regulation : concentration 0.2% – 0.3%, first application when plant reaches about 50 cm height, second application when bud appears
Routine maintenance: watering, fertilization, protection against pests and diseases.
Controlled cultivation of large-flowered potted varieties
Large-flowered potted varieties – controlled cultivation
Planting: early June – end of July
Number of seedlings: for single flower – min. 9 seedlings planted by August 5-10, with pinching – 4-7 seedlings planted by July 15
Pot size: Ø 21
Pinching: once, 5-10 days after planting
Growth regulation: concentration 0.3% – 0.5%, first application when side shoots reach about 1 cm (after about 10 days), subsequent applications every 8-10 days (depending on variety growth vigor) until September 20, until non-colored bud
Photoperiod control: according to dates specified in catalog for each variety
Cleaning: from side buds around September 10
Routine maintenance: watering, fertilization, protection against pests and diseases.
Concentration and fertilization
Concentration conversion and recommended fertilization method
