Mums by - Jolly Farmer

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Mums by - Jolly Farmer
2017 Fall
MUM & ASTER LINERS
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Mums are a beautiful fall crop that definitely take a little extra TLC to
make sure they hit the mark. We want you to be completely successful. In
addition to our cultural tips on page 26, here are some essential guidelines
we’d like to suggest.
Explained
2 X 1 0 0 T R AY
True-size tray. A low-cost alternative for
Asters & Mums. Half box minimum. Asters
are pinched, mums are unpinched. One
strip counts as ½ tray toward volume
discount.
Observe the crop – check weekly to make sure the roots are developing
properly and plants are healthy. Crop losses are usually a result of poor
observation.
Watch the weather – and understand its affect on your crop. For example,
heavy rains can leach the nutrients from your soil and cause root rot. Cold
nights in June can cause premature budding. Pro-act, don’t just react.
Index
Tray Sizes
10" x 20"
Introduction������������������������������������ i
Introduction Letter�������������������� i
Tray Sizes Explained����������������� i
Mums��������������������������������������������� 1
Easy Selections������������������������� 1
Best Sellers List������������������������ 2
Listing by Color & Week����������� 4
Notes about Mums�������������������� 5
Belgian Mums®������������������������ 5
Yoder® Mums��������������������������14
Monitor soil nutrition – take samples regularly and have them analyzed so
Asters������������������������������������������� 24
you know how to adjust fertilizer.
Cultural Tips�������������������������������� 25
Know your target – monitor the crop to be sure it is going to meet the size
your customers expect, and use PGR’s, fertilizer, or growth accelerators to
meet your goals.
Lastly, our consultant, Ron Adams is available to answer any questions. I
welcome you to take advantage of his 30 years experience!
2 X 5 1 T R AY
Mum Culture�������������������������� 25
True-size tray. Two strips of 51 each sold
as 50 count. Asters are available in 51
strips as pinched. Mums are available only
unpinched. Half box minimum. One strip
counts as ½ tray toward volume discount.
Aster Culture�������������������������� 28
Scheduling������������������������������ 29
Have a great season, and thank you for choosing Jolly Farmer!
All the best,
©2017 JOLLY FARMER PRODUCTS INC All rights reserved. This catalog is protected by copyright. No part
of this catalog may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including photocopying, without written
permission from Jolly Farmer Products Inc. Items may not be exactly as pictured.
10" x 20"
Cover & leader photos © Jolly Farmer.
WITH HELP FROM
OUR SUPPLIERS,
WE’VE ASSEMBLED
A LIST OF
easy
selections
These include each major color group, primarily
blooming in the mid-September range. For first
time growers, or those completely overwhelmed, we
hope this list gives you a place to start. Also, on the
next page are varieties and color types that we have
found to be most popular. More specifics about
each variety can be found in the catalog. Whatever
varieties you select, we wish you the best of success.
To see our complete listing of mums, turn
to page 5, where the Belgian Mums® start,
or page 14, for the Yoder® Mums.
Belgian® Mums Yoder® Mums
Easy Selections
Easy Selections
Allegra Yellow wk 36.5
Chelsey Pink wk 37.5
Conaco Orange wk 39
Chelsey White wk 37.5
Conaco Yellow wk 39
Chelsey Yellow wk 37.5
Granata Red wk 36.5
Danielle Red wk 37
Lava Red wk 40
Dazzling Stacy Orange wk 37.5
Nerola Orange wk 38.5
Golden Cheryl wk 39
Padre Pink wk 38.5
Jacqueline Orange Fusion wk 36
Padre White wk 38.5
Jacqueline Pink Imp wk 36
Padre Yellow wk 38.5
Jacqueline Yellow Imp wk 36
Pobo Lavender wk 37
Wanda Red wk 38.5
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Our Best
Sellers
Golden Cheryl
Padre Yellow
2
3
Padre Yellow
4
Savona Red
5
Adiva Purple
6
Camina Red
7
Sparkling Cheryl Yellow
8
Chelsey White
9
Dazzling Stacy Orange
10
Regal Cheryl Purple
11
Brandi Burgundy
12
Padre Orange
13
Chelsey Yellow
14
Cesaro Yellow
15
Chelsey Pink
Conaco Yellow
Wilma Yellow
PERCENT OF
Spicy Cheryl Orange
Dazzling Stacy Orange
SALES BY
Padre Orange
Conaco Orange
COLOR
Jaqueline Orange Fusion
Adiva Purple
Regal Cheryl Purple
Chelsey Pink
Jaqueline Pink Imp
Padre Pink
Savona Red
Camina Red
Brandi Burgundy
Jolly Cheryl Red
Edna Red
Chelsey White
Frosty Cheryl White
Padre White
Chelsey Coral
Coral 2.6%
Golden Cheryl
Jacqueline Yellow Imp
White 10.5%
2
Cesaro Yellow
Red 18.2%
Spicy Cheryl Orange
Chelsey Yellow
Pink & Lavender 20.0%
1
Sparkling Cheryl Yellow
Yellow 26.2%
To p 15 V a r i e t i e s
Bronze & Orange 22.6%
North
Best in Color
Choosing from the wide selection of mums
that we offer can be mind-boggling! Using
history as our teacher, our sales records from
last season show our best-selling varieties.
Best in Color
Cesaro Yellow
Padre Yellow
Golden Cheryl
Wilma Yellow
For further information about each variety, see the descriptions in
the various sections. Belgian Mums® p.5 | Yoder® Mums p.14
Conaco Yellow
1
Padre Yellow
2
Dazzling Stacy Orange
3
Golden Cheryl
4
Spicy Cheryl Orange
5
Wilma Yellow
6
Conaco Yellow
7
Savona Red
8
Pomona Violet
Chelsey Yellow
9
Savona Red
Conaco Orange
10
Sparkling Cheryl Yellow
11
Wanda Purple
12
Mary Yellow
13
Padre Orange
14
Edna Red
15
Sparkling Cheryl Yellow
Mary Yellow
Dazzling Stacy Orange
PERCENT OF
Spicy Cheryl Orange
SALES BY
Conaco Orange
Padre Orange
COLOR
Conaco Gold
Wanda Purple
Adiva Purple
Regal Cheryl Purple
Padre Pink
Edana Red
Tabitha Scarlet
Lava Red
Chelsey White
Yellow 35.8%
Bronze & Orange 19.7%
Red 16.7%
Pink & Lavender 16.6%
Camina Red
White 9.6%
To p 15 V a r i e t i e s
Cesaro Yellow
Chelsey Yellow
Coral 1.5%
South
Padre White
Wilma White
Jacqueline Peach Fusion
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Color & Bloom Time
for all mums
Y Electra Amber Imp
35
B Veritas Orange
Y Fancy Ursula Orange
36
Y Yvette Orange Bicolor
Y Hannah Orange
36
B Staviski Orange
40
40.5
41
AUGUST 2017
wk
S
M
T
31
1
32 6 7 8
33 13 14 15
34 20 21 22
35 27 28 29
SEPTEMBER 2017
W
T
F
S
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
wk
S
M
T
35
36 3 4 5
37 10 11 12
38 17 18 19
39 24 25 26
W
6
13
20
27
OCTOBER 2017
T
F
S
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
wk S M T W T
39 1 2 3 4 5
40 8 9 10 11 12
41 15 16 17 18 19
42 22 23 24 25 26
43 29 30 31
37
Y Yolanda (Yellow)
F
S
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Y Gigi Dark Pink
37.5
B Camina (Red)
37
B Prima White
Y Stacy Pink
37.5
Y Danielle Red
37
Y Chelsey White
37.5
B Akilon Gold
37.5
37
B Adiva Purple
38
Y Tabitha Scarlet
37
Y Gigi Snow
37.5
Y Chelsey Yellow
37.5
Y Jacqueline Orange Fusion
36
B Antica Bronze
41.5
Y Alisha Dark Pink
38
B Amadora Red
38
B Mabel White
37.5
Y Gigi Yellow
37.5
B Urano Orange
36
B Jasoda Orange
41.5
Y Wanda Lavender
38
Y Brandi Burgundy
38
B Margo White
38
Y Okra Yellow
37.5
B Urano Red/Bronze
36
Y Nikki Orange
41.5
B Morato (Pink)
38.5
Y Patty Pomegranate
38
B Rosalba White
38
Y Sunny Monica (Yellow)
37.5
Y Keeley Orange
36.5
B Ilvico Orange
B Mika Orange
36.5
B Vigorelli Orange
Y Nutty Fiona Bronze
36.5
Y Aubrey Orange
37
Y Beverly Bronze
37.5
Y Dazzling Stacy Orange
37.5
Y Gigi Orange
37.5
Y Miranda Orange
37.5
B Miora Orange
37.5
B Rhinos Orange
38
B Conella Orange
38.5
Y Hailey Orange
38.5
B Nerola Orange
38.5
B Padre Orange
38.5
Y Ashley Dark Orange
39
Y Beverly Orange
39
B Conaco Gold
39
B Conaco Orange
39
Y Spicy Cheryl Orange
39
B Amiko Bronze
39.5
Y Makenna Orange
39.5
B Milano Orange
39.5
Y Emma Orange Bicolor
40
B Izola Orange
40
Y Stephany Bronze
40
B Padre (Pink)
38.5
B Pobo Red
42.5
Y Wanda Purple
38.5
B Padre Cerise
38.5
B Padre White
Y Rhonda Bronze
43
B Magnus Violet
39
Y Wanda Red
38.5
B Espero White
Y Fiona Coral Orange
36
39
Y Edana Red
39
Y Frosty Cheryl (White)
Y Jacqueline Peach Fusion
36
B Amiko Violet
39.5
Y Jolly Cheryl Red
39
B Aluga White
39.5
Y Jazzy Ursula Coral
36
Y Cheryl Pink
39.5
B Pizarra Red
39
B Amiko White
39.5
B Atlantico Yellow
39
B Milano Pink
39.5
Y Gigi Coral
Y Chelsey Coral
Y Susan Coral Pink
37.5
38
38.5
Y Emma Coral Bicolor
40
B Sonoma Coral
41
Y Jacqueline Pink Imp
36
Y Marsha Pink
36
B Akilon Pink
36.5
Y Arlette Purple
36.5
Y Beth Violet
36.5
B Girona Lilac
36.5
B Molfetta (Pink)
36.5
Y Patty Purple
36.5
Y Ursula Lavender
36.5
Y Danielle Purple
37
B Fiora Pink
37
B Pobo Lavender
Y Chelsey Pink
Key: Color · B/ Y: Belgian or Yoder · Name · Week number for Stage 1
4
42
37
37.5
Y Regal Cheryl Purple
38
Y Wilma White
38
38.5
Y Wilma Yellow
38
B Conella Yellow
38.5
39
Y Mary Yellow
38.5
39
B Matador Yellow
38.5
B Padre Yellow
38.5
Y Raquel Ruby Red
39
Y Makenzie White
39.5
B Conaco Yellow
39
Y Emelda Purple
40
B Savona (Red)
39
B Milano (White)
40
B Espero Yellow
39
B Galatino Purple
40
B Pavia Red
39.5
Y Mildred White
40
Y Golden Cheryl
39
B Pomona Violet
40
Y Christina Red
40
B Staviski White
B Coparo Purple
41
Y Emelda Red
40
B Jasoda White
B Remos Lilac
41
B Lava Red
40
B Aramis White
42
Y Rhonda White
43
B Staviski Pink
41
Y Ashley Red
40.5
B Jasoda Purple
41.5
B Colina Red
40.5
Y Nikki Dark Pink
41.5
Y Kathleen Dark Red
B Mefisto Purple
42
B Vigorelli Violet
42.5
B Staviski Red
B Jasoda Red
41
41
41.5
Y Rhonda Pink
43
B Thera Red
42
Y Rhonda Purple
43
Y Rhonda Red
43
Y Aideen Red Fire
35.5
Y Edith White
35
Y Bonnie Red
Y Michelle Gold
41
41.5
34.5
Y Brittany Yellow
35
Y Bernadette Yellow
36
Y Elena Gold
36
Y Jacqueline Yellow Imp
36
Y Sunny Ursula(Yellow)
36
B Allegra Yellow
36.5
35.5
Y Shannon White
35
Y Dawn Yellow
36.5
Y Hestia Hot Red
36
Y Jacqueline Pearl
36
B Sinelli Yellow
36.5
B Vega Red
36
Y Vanna Snow
36
Y Gigi Gold
37
Y Olga Yellow
37
B Urano Yellow
37
B Granata Red
36.5
Y Bertha White
Y Helen Maroon
36.5
B Lesconil White
36.5
37
Y Sparkling Cheryl Yellow
39
B Aluga Yellow
39.5
B Amiko Yellow
39.5
Y Bethany Yellow
39.5
B Cesaro (Yellow)
39.5
Y Makayla Yellow
39.5
B Malmo Yellow
39.5
B Milano Yellow
39.5
Y Mildred Yellow
40
Y Stephany Yellow
40
B Staviski Yellow
41
B Jasoda Yellow
41.5
Y Nikki Yellow
41.5
B Mouria Yellow
B Dark Veria (Yellow)
Y Rhonda Yellow
42
42.5
43
A few notes
about Mums
For both Belgium and Yoder mums, the
timing chart is based on
Stage 1 flowering – visible color.
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Choose an unpinched 51 ct strip or
an unpinched 100 ct strip. One tag
per plant provided.
51 ct unpinched
100 ct unpinched
All mums are
protected varieties.
Propagation
prohibited.
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Belgian®
Mums
Drops & Subs
Dropped
Sub
Carpino Purple
Coparo, Galatino
Gold Crest Yellow
Conella Yellow
Viviana Yellow
Matador Yellow
CONELLA ORANGE
Bronze
& Orange
AMIKO BRONZE
Big · Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
CONACO ORANGE
Big · Vigor 2 · 7 wks
IZOLA ORANGE
Vigor 4 · 6 wks
6
ANTICA BRONZE
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
CONELLA ORANGE
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
CONACO GOLD
Big, Bicolor · Vigor 2 · 7 wks
ILVICO ORANGE
Bicolor · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Vigor 2 · 8 wks
JASODA ORANGE
MIKA ORANGE
Vigor 2 · 6.5 wks
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
MILANO ORANGE
MIORA ORANGE
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Vigor 2-3 · 6 wks
STAVISKI ORANGE
URANO ORANGE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
Vigor 2 · 5.5 wks
Coral
Variety
Stage 1 Stage 1
North South
Sonoma Coral
wk 41
NEROLA ORANGE
Vigor 3 · 8 wks
URANO RED/BRONZE
Vigor 2 · 5.5 wks
PADRE ORANGE
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
VERITAS ORANGE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
RHINOS ORANGE
Bicolor · Vigor 4 · 7 wks
VIGORELLI ORANGE
Vigor 2-3 · 8 wks
Variety
Stage 1
North
Stage 1
South
Urano Orange
wk 36
wk 37.5
Urano Red/Bronze
wk 36
wk 37.5
Mika Orange
wk 36.5
wk 38
Miora Orange
wk 37.5
wk 38.5
Rhinos Orange
wk 38
wk 40
Conella Orange
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Nerola Orange
wk 38.5
wk 40
Padre Orange
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Conaco Gold
wk 39
wk 40
Conaco Orange
wk 39
wk 40
Amiko Bronze
wk 39.5
wk 43
Milano Orange
wk 39.5
wk 41
Izola Orange
wk 40
wk 41
Veritas Orange
wk 40
wk 41.5
Staviski Orange
wk 41
wk 42.5
Antica Bronze
wk 41.5
wk 43
Jasoda Orange
wk 41.5
wk 43
Ilvico Orange
wk 42
wk 43
Vigorelli Orange
wk 42.5
wk 43
wk 43
SONOMA CORAL
Bicolor · Vigor 3 · 7 wks
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MAGNUS VIOLET
Pink &
Lavender
ADIVA PURPLE
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
COPARO PURPLE
FIORA PINK
GIRONA LILAC
JASODA PURPLE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
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AKILON PINK
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
Vigor 2 · 6.5 wks
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
AMIKO VIOLET
Big · Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
GALATINO PURPLE
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
MAGNUS VIOLET
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
MEFISTO PURPLE
Vigor 2 · 7.5 wks
POBO LAVENDER
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
MILANO PINK
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
POMONA VIOLET
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
MOLFETTA (PINK)
Bicolor · Vigor 4 · 6.5 wks
REMOS LILAC
Big · Vigor 3 · 7.5 wks
MORATO (PINK)
Big · Vigor 3 · 7.5 wks
STAVISKI PINK
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
PADRE (PINK)
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
VIGORELLI VIOLET
Vigor 3 · 8 wks
Variety
Stage 1
North
Stage 1
South
Akilon Pink
wk 36.5
wk 38.5
Girona Lilac
wk 36.5
wk 38
Molfetta (Pink)
wk 36.5
wk 38.5
Fiora Pink
wk 37
wk 38.5
Pobo Lavender
wk 37
wk 38.5
Adiva Purple
wk 38
wk 38
Morato (Pink)
wk 38.5
wk 41.5
Padre (Pink)
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Magnus Violet
wk 39
wk 40.5
Amiko Violet
wk 39.5
wk 43
Milano Pink
wk 39.5
wk 41.5
Galatino Purple
wk 40
wk 42.5
Pomona Violet
wk 40
wk 41
Coparo Purple
wk 41
wk 42
Remos Lilac
wk 41
wk 43
Staviski Pink
wk 41
wk 42.5
Jasoda Purple
wk 41.5
wk 43
Mefisto Purple
wk 42
wk 44
Vigorelli Violet
wk 42.5
wk 43
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ROSABLA WHITE
Red &
White
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
AMADORA RED
CAMINA (RED)
GRANATA RED
JASODA RED
Vigor 2 · 6.5 wks
Big · Vigor 3 · 7 wks
PADRE CERISE
PAVIA RED
PIZARRA RED
Big · Vigor 3 · 7 wks
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
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Key to
Vigor 2 · 6 wks
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
COLINA RED
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
LAVA RED
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
NEW
POBO RED
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
ALUGA WHITE
Big · Vigor 3 · 8 wks
LESCONIL WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
PRIMA WHITE
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
SAVONA (RED)
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
AMIKO WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
MABEL WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
ROSALBA WHITE
Vigor 4 · 6.5 wks
STAVISKI RED
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
ARAMIS WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
MARGO WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
THERA RED
Vigor 3 · 7.5 wks
ESPERO WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
MILANO (WHITE)
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
VEGA RED
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
JASODA WHITE
Vigor 2 · 6.5 wks
PADRE WHITE
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
Variety
Stage 1
North
Stage 1
South
Vega Red
wk 36
wk 38
Granata Red
wk 36.5
wk 38.5
Camina (Red)
wk 37
wk 38
Amadora Red
wk 38
wk 39.5
Pobo Red
wk 38
wk 39.5
Padre Cerise
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Pizarra Red
wk 39
wk 39.5
Savona (Red)
wk 39
wk 40
Pavia Red
wk 39.5
wk 41
Lava Red
wk 40
wk 41
Colina Red
wk 40.5
wk 42.5
Staviski Red
wk 41
wk 42.5
Jasoda Red
wk 41.5
wk 43
Thera Red
wk 42
wk 43
Lesconil White
wk 37
wk 38.5
Prima White
wk 37
wk 38.5
Mabel White
wk 37.5
wk 37.5
Margo White
wk 38
wk 39.5
Rosalba White
wk 38
wk 39.5
Padre White
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Espero White
wk 39
wk 40
Aluga White
wk 39.5
wk 41.5
Amiko White
wk 39.5
wk 43
Milano (White)
wk 40
wk 41.5
Staviski White
wk 41
wk 42.5
Jasoda White
wk 41.5
wk 43
Aramis White
wk 42
wk 43
STAVISKI WHITE
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
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AMIKO YELLOW
Yellow
AKILON GOLD
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
AMIKO YELLOW
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
ALUGA YELLOW
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Big · Vigor 3 · 7.5 wks
Big · Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
ATLANTICO YELLOW
CESARO (YELLOW)
CONACO YELLOW
CONELLA YELLOW
DARK VERIA (YELLOW)
Big · Vigor 2 · 7 wks
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ALLEGRA YELLOW
Key to
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
Vigor 4 · 6 wks
Vigor 3 · 7 wks
ESPERO YELLOW
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
MOURIA YELLOW
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
JASODA YELLOW
Vigor 2 · 6.5 wks
PADRE YELLOW
Vigor 4 · 7.5 wks
MALMO YELLOW
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
SINELLI YELLOW
Vigor 4 · 6.5 wks
MATADOR YELLOW
Vigor 3 · 6 wks
STAVISKI YELLOW
Vigor 3 · 6.5 wks
MILANO YELLOW
Big · Vigor 3 · 6 wks
URANO YELLOW
Vigor 2 · 5.5 wks
Variety
Stage 1
North
Stage 1
South
Allegra Yellow
wk 36.5
wk 37.5
Sinelli Yellow
wk 36.5
wk 38
Urano Yellow
wk 37
wk 38
Akilon Gold
wk 37.5
wk 38.5
Conella Yellow
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Matador Yellow
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Padre Yellow
wk 38.5
wk 39.5
Atlantico Yellow
wk 39
wk 39.5
Conaco Yellow
wk 39
wk 40
Espero Yellow
wk 39
wk 40
Aluga Yellow
wk 39.5
wk 41.5
Amiko Yellow
wk 39.5
wk 43
Cesaro (Yellow)
wk 39.5
wk 40
Malmo Yellow
wk 39.5
wk 41
Milano Yellow
wk 39.5
wk 41
Staviski Yellow
wk 41
wk 42.5
Jasoda Yellow
wk 41.5
wk 43
Mouria Yellow
wk 42
wk 44
Dark Veria (Yellow) wk 42.5
wk 44.5
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®
Yoder®
Mums
Drops & Subs
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Dropped
Sub
Symphony Pink
Arlette Purple
Diana Yellow
Brittany Yellow
Harmony Bronze
Bicolor
Beverly Bronze
Erica Yellow
Wilma Yellow
Olivia Orange
Hailey Orange
Foxy Marjorie Red
Christina Red
Ashley Cinnamon
Ashley Red
Brunette Barbie
Nikki Orange
Barbie Lavender
Nikki Dark Pink
GIGI CORAL
Coral
Key to
Captions:
Variety
Stage 1 N S
Fiona Coral Orange
wk 36
f
Jacqueline Peach Fusion wk 36
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
Jazzy Ursula Coral
wk 36
Gigi Coral
wk 37.5
Chelsey Coral
wk 38
Susan Coral Pink
wk 38.5
Emma Coral Bicolor
wk 40
f
s
For regions N (North) and S (South), " f " is 6
or more days faster to Stage 1 and "s" is slower
by the same amount.
CHELSEY CORAL
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
GIGI CORAL
EMMA CORAL BICOLOR
Bicolor · Vigor Med · 8 wks
FIONA CORAL ORANGE
Vigor Sm/Med · 7 wks
JAZZY URSULA CORAL
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
Vigor Sm · 6.5 wks
JACQUELINE PEACH FUSION
SUSAN CORAL PINK
Bicolor · Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
Spider Flower · Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
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KEELEY ORANGE
Bronze
& Orange
ASHLEY DARK ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
AUBREY ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
BEVERLY BRONZE
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
BEVERLY ORANGE
DAZZLING STACY ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
Bicolor · Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
EMMA ORANGE BICOLOR
FANCY URSULA ORANGE
GIGI ORANGE
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
Bicolor · Vigor Med · 8 wks
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Vigor Sm · 6.5 wks
ELECTRA AMBER IMPROVED
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
NEW
Variety
Stage 1 N S
Electra Amber Imp
wk 35
Fancy Ursula Orange
wk 36
Hannah Orange
wk 36
f
f
Jacqueline Orange Fusion wk 36
HAILEY ORANGE
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
HANNAH ORANGE
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
JACQUELINE ORANGE FUSION
Bicolor · Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
MIRANDA ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
NIKKI ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
NEW
STEPHANY BRONZE
Vigor Sm · 7.5 wks
YVETTE ORANGE BICOLOR
Vigor Med · 7 wks
KEELEY ORANGE
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
MAKENNA ORANGE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
NEW
NUTTY FIONA BRONZE
Vigor Sm/Med · 7 wks
RHONDA BRONZE
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
SPICY CHERYL ORANGE
Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
Keeley Orange
wk 36.5
Nutty Fiona Bronze
wk 36.5
Aubrey Orange
wk 37
Beverly Bronze
wk 37.5
Dazzling Stacy Orange
wk 37.5
Gigi Orange
wk 37.5
Miranda Orange
wk 37.5
s
Hailey Orange
wk 38.5
s
Ashley Dark Orange
wk 39
s
Beverly Orange
wk 39
Spicy Cheryl Orange
wk 39
Makenna Orange
wk 39.5
Stephany Bronze
wk 40
Emma Orange Bicolor
wk 40
Yvette Orange Bicolor
wk 40.5
Nikki Orange
wk 41.5
Rhonda Bronze
wk 43
f
f
f
s
s
For regions N (North) and S (South), " f " is 6
or more days faster to Stage 1 and "s" is slower
by the same amount.
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WANDA PURPLE
Pink &
Lavender
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
NEW
Vigor Med · 7 wks
ALISHA DARK PINK
Vigor Sm · 6.5 wks
ARLETTE PURPLE
BETH VIOLET
CHELSEY PINK
CHERYL PINK
DANIELLE PURPLE
GIGI DARK PINK
JACQUELINE PINK IMP
Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
EMELDA PURPLE
Vigor Sm · 7.5 wks
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Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
Vigor Med · 7 wks
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
MARSHA PINK
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
NIKKI DARK PINK
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
NEW
PATTY PURPLE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
REGAL CHERYL PURPLE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
RHONDA PINK
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
NEW
RHONDA PURPLE
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
STACY PINK
Bicolor · Vigor Med · 7 wks
URSULA LAVENDER
Vigor Sm · 6.5 wks
WANDA LAVENDER
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
WANDA PURPLE
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
Variety
Stage 1 N S
Jacqueline Pink Imp
wk 36
Marsha Pink
wk 36
Arlette Purple
wk 36.5
Beth Violet
wk 36.5
f
Patty Purple
wk 36.5
f
Ursula Lavender
wk 36.5
Danielle Purple
wk 37
Chelsey Pink
wk 37.5
Gigi Dark Pink
wk 37.5
Stacy Pink
wk 37.5
Alisha Dark Pink
wk 38
Wanda Lavender
wk 38
s
Wanda Purple
wk 38.5
s
Regal Cheryl Purple
wk 39
Cheryl Pink
wk 39.5
Emelda Purple
wk 40
Nikki Dark Pink
wk 41.5
Rhonda Pink
wk 43
Rhonda Purple
wk 43
f
s
s
f
s
For regions N (North) and S (South), " f " is 6 or
more days faster to Stage 1 and "s" is slower by the
same amount.
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TABITHA SCARLET & BERTHA WHITE
Red &
White
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
NEW
AIDEEN RED FIRE
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
ASHLEY RED
Vigor Med · 7 wks
BONNIE RED
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
BRANDI BURGUNDY
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
EDANA RED
EMELDA RED
Vigor Med · 7 wks
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CHRISTINA RED
Vigor Med · 7 wks
Vigor Sm · 7.5 wks
DANIELLE RED
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
HELEN MAROON
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
NEW
HESTIA HOT RED
Vigor Med · 6 wks
RAQUEL RUBY RED
Vigor Lg · 7 wks
EDITH WHITE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
JOLLY CHERYL RED
Vigor Lg · 7 wks
TABITHA SCARLET
Vigor Med · 7 wks
FROSTY CHERYL (WHITE)
Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
KATHLEEN DARK RED
Vigor Sm · 7.5 wks
WANDA RED
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
GIGI SNOW
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
PATTY POMEGRANATE
Vigor Med · 7 wks
BERTHA WHITE
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
JACQUELINE PEARL
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
RHONDA RED
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
CHELSEY WHITE
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
MAKENZIE WHITE
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
NEW
Variety
Stage 1 N S
Aideen Red Fire
wk 35.5
f
Bonnie Red
wk 35.5
f
Hestia Hot Red
wk 36
s
Helen Maroon
wk 36.5
Danielle Red
wk 37
Tabitha Scarlet
wk 37
Brandi Burgundy
wk 38
Patty Pomegranate
wk 38
Wanda Red
wk 38.5
s
Edana Red
wk 39
s
Jolly Cheryl Red
wk 39
Raquel Ruby Red
wk 39
Christina Red
wk 40
Emelda Red
wk 40
Ashley Red
wk 40.5
Kathleen Dark Red
wk 41
Rhonda Red
wk 43
Edith White
wk 35
Shannon White
wk 35
Jacqueline Pearl
wk 36
Vanna Snow
wk 36
Bertha White
wk 36.5
Chelsey White
wk 37.5
Gigi Snow
wk 37.5
Wilma White
wk 38
f
s
s
f
s
f
f
s
s
Frosty Cheryl (White) wk 39
MILDRED WHITE
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
RHONDA WHITE
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
SHANNON WHITE
Vigor Med/Lg · 6 wks
VANNA SNOW
Vigor Med · 7 wks
WILMA WHITE
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
Makenzie White
wk 39.5
Mildred White
wk 40
Rhonda White
wk 43
f
s
For regions N (North) and S (South), " f " is 6
or more days faster to Stage 1 and "s" is slower
by the same amount.
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MICHELLE GOLD
Yellow
BERNADETTE YELLOW
Vigor Sm/Med · 7 wks
CHELSEY YELLOW
DAWN YELLOW
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
GIGI GOLD
Bicolor · Vigor Sm · 7 wks
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BETHANY YELLOW
Vigor Lg · 6.5 wks
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
GIGI YELLOW
Vigor Sm · 7 wks
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
BRITTANY YELLOW
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
ELENA GOLD
Vigor Sm/Med · 7 wks
GOLDEN CHERYL
Bicolor · Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
JACQUELINE YELLOW IMP
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
MAKAYLA YELLOW
Vigor Med · 7 wks
MARY YELLOW
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
NEW
NIKKI YELLOW
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
MICHELLE GOLD
Vigor Sm/Med · 6 wks
MILDRED YELLOW
Vigor Med · 7.5 wks
NEW
OKRA YELLOW
Vigor Med · 8 wks
OLGA YELLOW
Vigor Med/Lg · 6.5 wks
RHONDA YELLOW
Vigor Med/Lg · 8.5 wks
SPARKLING CHERYL YELLOW
Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
Variety
Stage 1 N S
Michelle Gold
wk 34.5
Brittany Yellow
wk 35
Bernadette Yellow
wk 36
s
Elena Gold
wk 36
f
Jacqueline Yellow Imp
wk 36
Sunny Ursula(Yellow)
wk 36
Dawn Yellow
wk 36.5
Gigi Gold
wk 37
Olga Yellow
wk 37
Yolanda (Yellow)
wk 37
Chelsey Yellow
wk 37.5
Gigi Yellow
wk 37.5
Okra Yellow
wk 37.5
Sunny Monica(Yellow)
wk 37.5
Wilma Yellow
wk 38
Mary Yellow
wk 38.5
Golden Cheryl
wk 39
f
s
Sparkling Cheryl Yellow wk 39
STEPHANY YELLOW
Vigor Sm · 7.5 wks
SUNNY MONICA (YELLOW)
Vigor Med/Lg · 7 wks
SUNNY URSULA (YELLOW)
Vigor Sm · 6.5 wks
WILMA YELLOW
Vigor Med · 6.5 wks
YOLANDA (YELLOW)
Vigor Sm/Med · 6.5 wks
Bethany Yellow
wk 39.5
Makayla Yellow
wk 39.5
Stephany Yellow
wk 40
Mildred Yellow
wk 40
Nikki Yellow
wk 41.5
Rhonda Yellow
wk 43
s
s
For regions N (North) and S (South), " f " is 6 or
more days faster to Stage 1 and "s" is slower by the
same amount.
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DAYS BLUE
Asters
Key to
Captions:
Bloom Description
Vigor (Scale: 1-5)
Blackcloth Response
Asters are an ideal fall-blooming perennial,
complementing a fall mum program by adding the colors
blue and raspberry. These hardy asters perform well in
pots, tubs, and perennial gardens. Cultural practices are
similar to garden mums, making it simple to expand your
line. Aster cuttings are “pinched”. Available in 51 count
strip and 100 count strip – see introduction. One tag per
plant. Propagation prohibited.
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Natural
Response
BELIEVER PURPLE
Vigor Med · 4.5 wks
HENRY I BLUE
Double · Vigor Med · 5 wks
DAYDREAM LAVENDER
Vigor Med · 4.5 wks
HENRY I PINK
Double · Vigor Med · 5 wks
HENRY III PURPLE
PETER III BLUE
HENRY I PURPLE
Double · Vigor Med · 5 wks
MAGIC PINK
Double · Vigor Med · 6 wks
Double · Vigor Med · 5 wks
DAYS BLUE
Vigor Med · 4 wks
Vigor Med · 4.5 wks
PUFF WHITE
Vigor Med · 5.5 wks
DRAGON BLUE
Vigor Med · 4.5 wks
HAZY DARK PINK
Vigor Med · 5 wks
HENRY III PINK
Double · Vigor Med · 6 wks
MAGIC PURPLE
Vigor Med · 4.5 wks
Variety
North South
Dragon Blue
wk 36
wk 34
Magic Pink
wk 36
wk 34
Magic Purple
wk 36
wk 34
Puff White
wk 36
wk 34
Daydream Lavender
wk 36.5
wk 34.5
Henry I Blue
wk 36.5
wk 34.5
Henry I Pink
wk 36.5
wk 34.5
Henry I Purple
wk 36.5
wk 34.5
Believer Purple
wk 37
wk 35
Days Blue
wk 37
wk 35
Hazy Dark Pink
wk 37
wk 35.5
Marie III Dark Pink
wk 38.5
wk 37.5
Henry III Pink
wk 39
wk 37.5
Henry III Purple
wk 39
wk 37.5
Peter III Blue
wk 39
wk 38
Montauk Daisy
wk 39.5
wk 39.5
MARIE III DARK PINK
Double · Vigor Sm · 4.5 wks
MONTAUK DAISY
7 wks
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Culture Tips
Mums
Cultural Tips
INFORMATION COURTESY OF BERNARD CHODYLA,
TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT GEDIFLORA, WITH
ADDITIONS FROM RON ADAMS AND STAFF
MEMBERS OF JOLLY FARMER GROWING TEAM.
Transplanting
Transplant rooted cuttings as soon
as possible after arrival. Any delay in
planting or excessive drying will restrict
vegetative growth after transplanting and
may cause premature budding. Before
you are ready to start planting, have
your finished pots completely filled with
media. Partially filled pots will wilt sooner
and contribute to uneven plants. Make
sure media is evenly moist throughout
the entire pot, not just the top few inches.
Never plant dry cuttings.
Do not bury the crowns of rooted
cuttings. Keep soil moist for the first
several weeks after transplanting to
promote the vegetative growth. You may
need to sprinkle your plants hourly for
the first few days after moving outside
to prevent any leaf burn and excessive
wilting. Garden mums require a high light
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intensity for good quality, ideally in full
sun. Maintain at least 6000 foot candles
in growing area. Shading will increase
plant stretch and the need for plant
growth regulators.
When transplanting multiple plants
per pot, keep the cuttings closer to the
center of the pot to help reduce individual plant separation at finish. In general,
plant cuttings no more than four to five
inches apart near the center of the pot.
This allows the cuttings to grow together
early in the crop and create a stronger
plant base.
Growing Media
For mum production, the growing
medium should retain adequate water
after irrigation but also drain sufficiently
to provide aeration during rainy weather.
Many growers use peat based mixes
commonly used for bedding plants and
baskets. Some growers prefer heavier
bark-based mixes. Of the two types of
growing medium, bark based mixes are
more porous and might require 20%
more nitrogen with the feed program.
In either case, be sure that the growing
mix is well drained with 12-18% air-filled
pore space. The pH range should be
5.8-6.2. If a very lightweight mix is used,
large plants can be top heavy and prone
to tipping over in windy conditions. If
this is a problem, use a growing mix that
contains a heavier component (like bark)
to provide weight and stability to the
pots.
Fertilization
Feed after transplanting with 250300 ppm fertilizer containing a high
percentage of ammonium nitrogen
such as constant 20-10-20 or 20-20-20,
adding 100 ppmN ammonium nitrate
to the 20-10-20. Start alternating with
calcium based fertilizer such as 15-0-15
after about 3 weeks, repeating it every
3rd-4th feeding. You should maintain a
soil solution pH at 5.7-6.0. After flower
buds reach pea size, reduce feed to 200
ppmN once a week, using calcium and
potassium based fertilizers only. You
may have to reapply 20-10-20 during
extended periods of rain.
For garden mums grown with slow-release fertilizer choose one of the newer
types on the market that is less likely to
release solely on soil temperature. You
can use a 3-4 month release type at
manufacturer’s recommended rates for
southern locations. Northern growers
often get better results using a five to six
months or eight to nine month longevity
product. Slow release fertilizer at half
rate could be used in combination with
liquid feed. Use weekly soil test results
to monitor pH and EC of your crop and
adjust the feed program accordingly.
Spacing
Spacing will vary from grower to grower,
depending on finished pot size and
your target sales market. For the best
results we recommend that the foliage
not touch. Proper spacing will prevent
tall ‘stovepipe’ growth, yellow foliage,
disease and unsaleable plants.
Watering
Drip tubes or drip tape is recommended
instead of hand watering or overhead
irrigation. Drip irrigation helps to keep
foliage dry and prevents the spread
of bacterial leaf spot. During the first
few weeks of growth, keep the plants
evenly moist but not soaked. It is best to
irrigate at sunrise or just before. Mums
can tolerate some later afternoon wilt,
but they should be watered thoroughly
early the next morning. Avoid fluctuations
between too wet or too dry. Try to water
the plants on a regular basis in order to
prevent excessive drying. On the other
hand over-watering will only cause root
disease and a poor finished plant. Avoid
feeding wilted plants. Instead, use clear
water until plants regain turgidity.
Pinching
Many garden mum varieties can be
treated as no-pinch varieties if grown in
a 6” or larger container. Smaller pots do
not have sufficient time to develop and
branch without a pinch. If a grower is
more comfortable with doing a pinch, this
is fine and can be done when planting
the rooted cutting to save time and labor.
When pinching, always do a “soft pinch”
removing only ½” or less from the cutting
tip. Pinching hard or pinching after July 15
may delay flowering.
Premature Budding
Early budding can be caused by extreme
conditions such as too dry or too cool.
In the North, cool night temperatures
in June could be a common cause of
premature budding. Avoid moving plants
outside too early. If premature budding
occurs, feed plants 2-3 times with an
ammonium-based fertilizer at 300 ppm N
to bypass the buds with new vegetative
growth.
Hot Weather Issues
If your geographical area is receiving
prolonged hot weather, beware of high
growing media temperatures especially
in plants on black landscape cloth. Very
hot weather over an extended period of
time can cause the slow release fertilizer
to release early, burn roots and weaken
the plants. Once this happens, the soil
remains saturated for longer periods of
time when wet, and root diseases can
set in. To avoid this, use lower rates of
slow release products, and do more
liquid feeding. Any root stress from high
temperatures or pots sitting wet for
prolonged periods can result in pythium,
fusarium or phytopthora.
Growth Regulators
In most cases, if proper varieties are
being used along with the correct sched-
ule, no growth regulators are needed.
Smaller finished products, such as market
packs or 4”, may benefit from the use of
growth regulators. B-9 sprayed at 2500
to 5000 ppm will slow the growth and
a Bonzi drench at 2-3 ppm will virtually
stop all growth. The last PGR application
should be no later than 4 weeks before
first color. Excessive or late applications
of growth regulators will delay flowering.
Florel will significantly delay natural day
flowering if applied after June 20th.
Insects
Potential insect problems include aphids,
caterpillars, mites, thrips, leaf miners,
and whiteflies. Always take the extra
precaution of weekly scouting and
prevention. The sooner the infestation is
found, the fewer plants will be affected.
Rotate insecticides and miticides to avoid
resistance and control a wide range of
pests and their development stages. The
following spray program can be used for
mite and thrips control, using chemicals
available in the US. Other chemical
names would be used in Canada.
• For spider mite control: Floramite,
Hexygon, Judo, Ovation, Sammite
• For thrips control: Flagship, Orthene,
Safari, Preclude
• For leaf miners control: Azatin,
Decathlon, Flagship, Safari
• For whitefly control: Distance, Endeavor, Flagship, Marathon II, Preclude,
Safari, Tristar
When applying pesticides:
• Always experiment with any new
chemical on a few plants before
treating your entire crop.
• Always use label rates.
• Always use label rates.
Make sure these products are available
for use and labeled for mums in your
state or province.
For issues concerning chrysanthemum
white rust control and prevention go to:
www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/
plant_pest_info.
Further information on premature budding and hot weather growing problems
are available online.
Make sure these products are available
for use and labeled for mums in your
state or province.
Diseases
The above combinations should be
applied twice in a row and then should
not be reapplied until at least two other
insecticides with different modes of
action are applied to avoid resistance
build up.
The most common disease problems on
garden mums include: botrytis, pythium,
rhizoctonia, fusarium and bacterial leaf
spot. Thorough monitoring of your crop,
implementing an IPM program and
prevention are the best defense options
against disease problems. It is very
important to use drip irrigation, sterilize
production areas, remove weeds and use
healthy plant material. This will reduce
the need for chemical control of disease
problems. Inspect roots periodically to
determine plant health. Chemical control
could be very effective if quick diagnosis
from the lab is performed and correct
fungicides or bactericides are selected.
Other recommended pesticides include:
When applying pesticides:
Avid + Pylon tank mix
Conserve + DuraGuard tank mix
Citation + Mesurol tank mix
Pedestal
• Always experiment with any new
chemical on a few plants before
treating your entire crop.
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Asters
Cultural Tips
INFORMATION COURTESY OF SYNGENTA FLOWERS.
Asters are the perfect companion for
garden mums. Like garden mums, they
can be used in summer and fall. They
also have similar cultural requirements.
There are a few differences from garden
mum culture, which are highlighted
below.
Growing Media &
Fertilization
The same soilless media and the same
300 – 400 ppm N constant liquid feed
program from a complete fertilizer used
for garden mums will work for asters (see
Growing Media and Fertilization sections
in Garden Mum Cultural Information).
Maximum growth is attained when water
and fertilizer are not limited, similar to
garden mums. Asters are more sensitive
to salts in the root zone. Be sure solution
comes out of the pot at every irrigation. If
you notice foliage tip burn, you may need
to leach. Monitor the pot EC to prevent
damage. Target should be approximately
75% of the garden mum target.
Flowering Response
Asters flower under short days, and tend
to bud easier than garden mums. Asters
flower faster than mums once short days
begin. Most flower in five weeks, com-
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pared to seven for mums. Avoid blackout
periods longer than 13 hours since some
varieties can abort flower buds. Artificial
short days should be used from March
15 – August 15. We recommend retailing
asters earlier than mums, when color is
just starting to show, for better consumer
longevity. In natural-season programs,
asters flower faster under hot and bright
conditions. Asters grown in the South
flower seven to 10 days faster than the
same variety grown in the North.
Pinching
Traditionally, fall aster crops have been
pinched at least once. (Liners from Jolly
Farmer have been pinched.) With the
new, better-branching varieties, aster
pinch requirements have been reduced.
For our trials we now use multiple
cuttings, but just one pinch for black cloth
and one cutting with no pinch for natural
season.
For black cloth crops, the pinch should
be given when roots are well developed.
This is generally 10 – 14 days after
planting a rooted cutting or 21 – 24 days
after a direct stick. Pinch off the top to
leave four to six leaves on the cuttings.
Rooted cuttings naturally become taller
during propagation than cuttings that are
direct-stuck. The first pinch on rooted cuttings will be harder than for direct-stick
unrooted cuttings. If you pinch more than
once, allow enough growth for three to
four leaves to remain after pinching.
Pinching can be done every two to
three weeks. Be sure to pinch all shoots
or there will be uneven growth and
flowering. Pinching is not required
on natural-season crops. Pinching
natural season crops after mid-July is not
recommended as the plants are too close
to bud initiation.
Spacing
As with garden mums, proper spacing
is critical. Asters are generally smaller in
size than garden mums and therefore can
be grown tighter.
Crop Scheduling
Plant on the same schedule as your
mum crop. Flowering times vary as per
information given in your catalog.
Height Control
With today’s free branching varieties, less
growth regulator is needed to control
height. B-Nine and Bonzi are used
successfully and rates are similar to those
for garden mums.
Insect Control
Whiteflies and thrips and occasional
spider mites are the key insect pests. For
additional information on pesticide use,
refer to our Chrysanthemum Pest Control
tip sheet at www.syngentaflowersinc.
com.
Disease Control
Asters are susceptible to some different
diseases than garden mums, primarily
powdery mildew and rust. Some varieties
are more resistant to disease than others,
but disease expression is also weather
dependent and varies from year to
year. These diseases generally do not
spread to an adjacent garden mum crop.
Good cultural practices that create an
unsuitable environment for the disease
reduces their incidence. For additional
information on pesticide use, refer to our
Chrysanthemum Pest Control tip sheet at
www.syngentaflowersinc.com.
For outdoor aster production, we
strongly recommend a preventative
spray program with a myclobutanil
chemical such as Eagle® or Hoist® to
control powdery mildew and rust. Scout
crops regularly and apply protective
fungicides as needed. Try to limit the
number of sprays applied as they can
have a growth retardant effect. Before
using any pesticides, be sure that they
are registered for use in your state or
province. See label for use rates and
application methods. Always follow label
directions. The label is the law.
Important: Always read and follow label
instructions before buying or using Syngenta products. The instructions contain
important conditions of sale, including
limitations of warranty and remedy.
HOIST® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF PROKOZ,
INC. EAGLE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF
DOW AGROSCIENCES, LLC
Crop Scheduling Charts
Mum Crop Scheduling Guidelines
Size
Transplant outside
Per pot
Space
Florel spray*
Ready**
Total crop time
6" pot
Wk 26
1 plant
14" b/t pots
Once only before July 1
Wk 37-39
11-13 wks fr transplant
8" pot
Wk 24
1 plant
19" b/t pots
Wk 24 & Wk 26
Wk 37-39
13-15 wks fr transplant
10" pot
Wk 24
3 plants
22" b/t pots
Wk 24 & Wk 26
Wk 37-39
13-15 wks fr transplant
*@ 500 ppm after transplant ** depending on variety
Delay transplanting by 2 wks for plants needing to be ready by wks 40, 41 and 42 on all sizes. No Florel needed in such a case.
Aster Crop Scheduling Guidelines
Size
Transplant outside
Per pot
Space
Florel spray*
Ready**
Total crop time
6" pot
Wk 24
1 plant
15" b/t pots
Once only before July 1
Wk 37-39
11-13 wks fr transplant
8" pot
Wk 22
1 plant
20" b/t pots
Wk 24 & Wk 26
Wk 37-39
13-15 wks fr transplant
*@ 500 ppm after transplant ** depending on variety
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