Harvesting
Usually Chrysanthemum plants take 5 to 6 months
from planting to flowering. It all depends on the cultivar (varieties), plant
starts yielding flowers after 3 to 4 months of transplanting in the field. For
cut-flower purpose, stem should be cut about 10 cm above the soil to avoid
cutting into wooden tissue. The lower 1/3 of stem should be placed in water to
extend the life of cut flowers. The best way to protect the flowers is to
sleeve the flower bunch with a transparent plastic sleeve. The right stage for
harvesting depends on the variety grown, marketing and purpose.