Summary
Question: In this area, should chrysanthemums be "pinched off"? If so, to what height and how long?
Answer: Pinching chrysanthemums is a must-do garden chore this time of year. If you neglect to do it, your mums will bloom in mid- summer rather than in the fall when their color is most needed in the garden. Ideally, they should be pinched twice; the first time in late May and the second time at the end of June. Pinching after July Fourth may result in no blooms at all, so good timing is critical. If you missed the late May opportunity, that's OK, just do one pinching now and mark the calendar in advance for next year.See the full content of this document
Extract
Careful Pruning Adds Blooms to Your Garden
Simply use your thumb and forefinger (or a clean, sharp scissors) to "pinch" off the terminal portion of each stem. I ...
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