How To Grow Chrysanthemum Seeds/ plants in India?

Chrysanthemum seeds are easy to grow and are the most widely cultivated flower. The garden filled with the bright colors of chrysanthemum is every gardener’s pleasure. 

The chrysanthemum is also known as the “Glory Of The East”. The flower is available in many colors and shapes.

So, in this article, we will guide you to grow chrysanthemum seeds in your garden.

How To Sow Chrysanthemum Seeds?

1. Take a small shallow container and fill it with water and soak the seeds for 18-24 hours.
2. Take a Seedling Tray and fill it with Cocopeat.
3. Make ½ inch deep holes and put 4 seeds in each hole.
4. Fill the hole with Cocopeat and spray with water.
5. Seeds will germinate within a week.
6. The time to flower is 8 weeks.
7. The best time to sow chrysanthemum seeds is in early summer.

How Much Water Does Chrysanthemum Seeds Need?

1. Water them 3-4 times a week.
2. Don’t water them on the leaves.
3. Water them on the root area.
4. Make a drainage system, so the excess water can flow.
5. Make a drainage hole, if you are growing in a pot.

Do Chrysanthemum Seeds Need Full Sunlight?

1. Yes, chrysanthemum seeds need full sunlight.
2. But protect them from excess heat.
3. The ideal temperature to grow chrysanthemum is 20° C to 28° C.

Which Type Of Soil Is Best For Chrysanthemum?

1. The soil type must be fertile, loamy, sandy, and well-drained.
2. The best pH of soil must be around 6.5.

Which Fertilizer Is Best For Chrysanthemum?

1. VermiCompost for nutrients every week.
2. Seaweed for better germination.
3. Epsom salt for fruits once a month.

Also,

1. If you want to grow in a pot, then take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix. The potting mix contains all the essential nutrients that a plant needs.
2. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, VermiCompost, and Seaweed.

Varieties Of Chrysanthemum

1. Single bloom
2. Quilled bloom
3. Spider bloom
4. Anemone
5. Pompoms
6. Decorative blooms
7. Reflex mums
8. Brush chrysanthemums
9. Miscellaneous mums