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Chrysanthemum Pot Plant Cultura 
The general rules pertaining to the use of lighted cuttings, lighting and shading and temperature apply 
to chrysanthemums grown as pot plants as stated for cut flowers. However, the pinching date and the 
varieties used are much different. To keep the plants low, compact, and shapely, they must be pinched 
soon after they are potted. 
Soil 
A good fibrous silt loam directly from the field to which one-quarter by volume of well-rotted manure 
has been added, plus an application of super phosphate will give excellent results. Steam steriliza- 
tion will eliminate all weed seeds and increase the granulation of the soil. Wait seven days before 
planting rooted cuttings into steam sterilized soil. 
Temperature 
Always grow in a 60-65° house as lower temperature will cause blindness and poor growth. After 
color shows, finish in a cooler temperature if possible, this would be advisable for Easter or Mother's 
Day crop. 
Planting and Pinching 
No Pinch Method. Plant 7 to 9 cuttings in a 6-inch pot and give short day treatment the same day. 
It is a very rapid way to grow potted plants the year around. The blooms will be very large and the 
stems will be very strong. 
Single Pinch Method. Plant 5 cuttings in a 6-inch pot. Pinch the plants 5 days after planting and give 
short day treatment the day you pinch. 
We suggest that those plants that are planted between October 15 and January | be given 5 to 12 
days of additional light before they are pinched and given short day treatment. This additional light 
will stretch the plants and make a more desirable height potted plant when in bloom. 
Two Pinch Method. Most common method of grow- 
ing early shaded pot plants today. Plant three or 
four cuttings in a 6-inch pot. Pinch the plants the 
first time 14 days after planting and wait 21 days 
and pinch the second time. Short day treatment 
should start at the time of the second pinch. 
Modified Three Pinch Method. Plant three or four 
cuttings to a 6-inch pot. Pinch the following day 
after planting. Pinch second time 14 to 21 days 
later, and the third pinch should be 21 days after 
the second pinching. The modified method can be 
carried out as fast as the regular two pinch method, 
the only difference is a larger plant with more 
blooms. 
Last pinch has generally been given the day black 
cloth treatment is to start. If you are troubled with 
plants that are too tall, it is suggested that you 
"last pinch'’ 5 or maybe 10 days after the shading 
program was started. Varieties such as Yellow Lace, 
Queen's Lace should always be pinched for the last 
time 10 days after starting the black cloth treatment. 
Bonnaffon Deluxe — Two Pinch Method 
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