How to Grow Chrysanthemums
Pick a spot outside that has access to sun 5-6 hours a day.. Ensure the soil is well-drained and fertile.. Provide the plants with protection from the wind.
Steps
Pick a spot outside that has access to sun 5-6 hours a day.
Pick a spot outside that has access to sun 5-6 hours a day.
Ensure the soil is well-drained and fertile.
Ensure the soil is well-drained and fertile.
Provide the plants with protection from the wind.
Provide the plants with protection from the wind.
Plant your mums 18–24 inches (46–61 cm) apart.
Plant your mums 18–24 inches (46–61 cm) apart.
Purchase seeds from a nursery or gardening store.
Purchase seeds from a nursery or gardening store.
Fill seed germination trays with a well-draining potting mix.
Fill seed germination trays with a well-draining potting mix.
Place 2-3 seeds into each cell of the germination tray.
Place 2-3 seeds into each cell of the germination tray.
Sprinkle a fine layer of soil over the seeds.
Sprinkle a fine layer of soil over the seeds.
Use a spray bottle to produce a fine mist over the soil.
Use a spray bottle to produce a fine mist over the soil.
Press the soil down lightly with your fingers.
Press the soil down lightly with your fingers.
Place the seed tray in a bright, sunny spot.
Place the seed tray in a bright, sunny spot.
Check the soil often to ensure it's moist.
Check the soil often to ensure it's moist.
Transfer the seeds into separate pots when they're a few inches high.
Transfer the seeds into separate pots when they're a few inches high.
Propagate chrysanthemums
Propagate chrysanthemums
Plant the chrysanthemums after the danger of frost is over.
Plant the chrysanthemums after the danger of frost is over.
Dig a hole that's twice the size of the roots of the plant.
Dig a hole that's twice the size of the roots of the plant.
Space the chrysanthemums 18–24 inches (46–61 cm) apart, if applicable.
Space the chrysanthemums 18–24 inches (46–61 cm) apart, if applicable.
Cover the roots and empty spaces with fresh soil.
Cover the roots and empty spaces with fresh soil.
Water the chrysanthemums at least once a week.
Water the chrysanthemums at least once a week.
Feed the mums liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, if desired.
Feed the mums liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, if desired.
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