How
to Grow Chrysanthemums from Seeds:
Mums
(Chrysanthemum flowers) can grow rapidly from seeds in just 10 to 15 days.
However,
seeds must be planted at the right time of year and kept under appropriate
conditions to perform their best.
Mums
take up to four months to flower from seed.
Therefore,
the best time to start with seeds is by sowing them indoors in early spring.
Start
the seeds about eight weeks before the last spring frost, which is
approximately mid-February.
The
seeds can also be started outdoors from after the last spring frost until two
months before the first autumn frost.
But
the seeds germinate less reliably when sown outdoors due to temperature and
moisture changes in soil.
Planting
Chrysanthemum seeds indoor:
·
A warm room and light exposure is key to successfully germinating
mum seeds.
·
Sow the seeds by lightly pressing them onto the surface of the
soil.
·
Spread a very thin layer of soil on top so they are covered but
still somewhat exposed to the light.
·
Mist the surface with a spray bottle and gently tamp it down to
increase contact with the seeds.
·
Keep the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil moderately moist during the
germination process using a spray bottle.
·
If the room receives less than six hours of bright, natural
sunlight each day, suspend a fluorescent grow lamp 12 to 15 inches above the
pots to supplement the available light.
·
The temperatures should stay reliably above 70-75 degrees
Fahrenheit. If not, warm the pots with a heating coil or propagation mat
and keep them covered with plastic wrap.
·
Closely monitor the moisture level in the soil when using a
heating coil or fluorescent lamp because artificial heat will cause it to dry
out faster.
·
Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days.
·
Once sprouted, the emergent seedlings must be thinned out promptly
to prevent overcrowding.
·
Remove the spindliest seedlings from each pot and leave the most
robust one.
·
Water at the base of the seedlings, taking care not to splash
water onto the leaves.
·
Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks
old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant
food) according to manufacturer’s directions.
·
If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the
seedlings to 3- or 4-inch pots when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of true
leaves before transplanting into the garden so they have enough room to develop
strong roots.
·
Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be
“hardened off”.
·
Leave them out for a few hours each day, gradually increasing the length
of time over the course of two weeks.
·
Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a
sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot
sun at first. If frost threatens at night bring containers indoors, then take
them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the
plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
·
Then, transplant them 12 inches apart in a sunny bed with rich,
fast-draining soil once the soil warms up.
Planting
in the Garden:
·
Select a location in full sun with good rich moist organic soil.
·
Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 6-12
inches removing any debris and raking as level as possible.
·
The addition of leaf mold, compost or well-rotted manure can add a
benefit.
·
Plant on a cloudy day or in late afternoon to reduce transplant
shock.
·
Dig a hole for each plant large enough to accommodate the root
ball.
·
Unpot the plant and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to
encourage good root growth.
·
Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the
surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press the soil
down firmly with your hand.
·
Use the plant tag as a location marker.
·
Thoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil
(1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important, Please read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Mason (verified owner) –
Great germination.
Kayden (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Nathaniel (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Tyler (verified owner) –
The seeds had a great germination rate
Kevin (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.