Soil

• The best temperature for growing chrysanthemum ranges from 20 - 28^oC for day and 15 - 20^oC for night.
• Chrysanthemums are short day plant, which requires short days or long nights to flower.
• The critical day length is 14 - 15 hours for flower initiation and 13 -14 hours for development.

Soil

• Any soil that permits good drainage and aeration is suitable for chrysanthemum.
• pH of 6.0 - 6.5 is recommended.