Sowing time

The middle of August is generally selected. Melon leaf chrysanthemum likes cool climate, is not resistant to hot and high temperature, and grows moderately at 15 ℃ - 20 ℃. The seeding box should be placed under the shade or under the shade of trees; If border sowing is adopted, a shade must be built above the border soil to reduce the radiant heat of the sun

Cultivation substrate

The soil of the sowing basin is composed of 1 part of garden soil, 2 parts of rotten leaf soil and 2 parts of rice husk ash, plus a small amount of rotten base fertilizer and calcium superphosphate

Sowing method

Mix the seeds with a small amount of fine sand and sow them in a shallow basin. Pay attention to sowing evenly. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil, taking the absence of seeds as the degree. No sprinkler can be sprayed after sowing, so as to prevent the seeds from being exposed. It is possible to choose the soaking method or spray method to make the soil completely moist. Cover the basin with glass to keep it wet, but leave a gap on one side for ventilation. Then place the planter under the shade, or on the shady side of the cold bed or cold room, pay attention to ventilation and maintain a low temperature

Management after emergence

After emergence, gradually remove the shade and remove the glass to make the seedlings gradually exposed to the sun, but the shade must be provided at noon, and full light can be provided after two weeks. In order to prolong the flowering period, it can be sown in pots every 10 days or so. When the chrysanthemum has 2 leaves, it is transplanted into a 2-inch pot. When it grows to 6 and 8 leaves, it is moved into a 13 cm and 17 cm pot respectively and fertilized in order to promote growth