My Overwintering Mums Have Started Growing Should I Nip The Shoots Off

Question

i am keeping them in a dark cold porch the started shooting within three weeks they now seem to be wilting a bit i have tested the soil and its damp can you help

Answer 1

Unfortunately, it sounds like the soil has thawed out from freezing too early! If this is the case, you may want to put them into a higher lighting situation, such as indoors under grow lights.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/indoor-mum-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum