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PLANTING 
Chrysanthemums grow wtp as well on a raised bench or on a ground bed. The care is slightly 
different in that raised benches dry out more frequently during the summer and early fall months. 
It must be remembered that a good circulation of air is desirable, yet a direct draft is not advisable. 
Planting Date 
The proper date of planting will naturally vary according to when the crop is to bloom. For natural 
blooming we prefer to plant three or four weeks before the last pinching date. When flowering from 
August to October we suggest you plant 3 weeks before the pinching date. In the continuous 
flowering schedule where no pinch is followed we have given the advised planting dates in that schedule. 
Planting Rooted Cuttings 
Many florists are planting rooted cuttings directly into permanent locations. This not only reduces 
several handlings and production costs, but also produces a better quality bloom. We fully realize 
that it is often an impossibility for all to treat their chrysanthemums this way. However, we have 
found that young, soft plants are superior to hard woody plants. Never plant cuttings any deeper than 
what they were in the propagating media; too déep will cause stem rot: Water heavily after planting. 
If new white roots are not formed within the first 12 hours, something is not quite right. 
Single Stem Method 
Cuttings are planted and allowed to grow without pinching. It is an essential practice if three crops 
a year are to be realized in the continuous flowering schedule. Where crops are planted from Septem- 
ber 15 to February |, no pinch method produces a superior crop, whereas a pinched crop is weaker 
and of poorer quality. 
Light Intensity 
When planting rooted cuttings into their permanent position it is necessary to shade the glass or to 
put aster cloth directly over the eye plants until they are established. When shading the glass be 
sure that the material is applied lightly. 
When growing quality chrysanthemums, the higher the light intensity or the least amount of shade 
over the plants during the growing season, the better the quality of bloom. In cloth houses the amber 
saran is superior to the green because of more light under the amber covering. Naturally the plants 
require more water when growing under high light intensities. 
It is recommended to shade the plants when flowers are about one-half open to prevent them from 
sunburning. When growing standards a good practice would be to stretch muslin directly over the 
open blooms, this not only prevents sunburning but also keeps the blooms free from dirt. 
Distance of Planting 
For good quality pompons we preter to plant 7x8 inches or 8x8 inches pinched once, and, thin the 
shoots to three per plant. The outside rows will support one more stem than the center rows in the bed. 
Nothing is gained by planting at a closer distance. Light intensity should be high at the base of the 
plant for quality blooms and if planted too close 
we have lost the factor which promotes quality. 
Large flowered varieties are generally planted 
8x8 inches or 8x9 inches, this also applies to 
disbud anemone and single varieties. 
PLANTING DISTANCE 
FOR NO-PINCH METHOD 
Flowering Date Pompons Standards 
May 15—September 15 4x6 6x5 
September 15—November 15 4x7 6x6 
November 15—March 15 4x8 6x7 
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March 15—May 15 4x7 6x6 
Applying Additional Light to an Entire House 
