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Irrigation Strategies: Moisture levels directly
5 impact growth and flowering; more water promotes
growth and delays flowering, while less restricts
growth and speeds it up. Adjust moisture by
changing the frequency of irrigation, not duration,
and avoiding extremes that can damage roots. Note
that even budded plants can increase in size with
excess moisture.
Wilting can restrict branching and overall growth as
well as contribute to premature budding. Slight wilting
can be beneficial late in the crop to help harden the
plant off, control height, and promote more uniform
flowering.

Keeping plants moist (not wet) can increase overall
plant size even after buds are seen. This can be a
useful tool if plants look like they will finish too small.

If plants wilt during peak heat despite adequate soil
moisture, “syringe water” the crop by lightly misting the
foliage. This cools plants through evapotranspiration,
reducing stress without over-saturating the soil and
risking root disease. Always use clear water for this
method. Fertilizer solutions leave soluble salts on
foliage and may cause burn.
For complete culture information, tools and
Chrysanthemum Nutritional Observation
resources on garden mums, please visit https://
www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/.

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