2005 Annual Report for FNC05-550
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2005: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2007
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
David Coveyou
COVEYOU FARMS
Winter Hardiness Trials of New Garden Chrysanthemum Varieties and Farm Research on Effectiveness of Winter Mulching Techniques
Objectives/Performance Targets
Evaluate, compare, and document the winter hardiness of 50 of the most popular potted garden mum varieties commonly grown by farmers for retail sales. Also evaluate effect on winter hardiness that comes from planting mums grown in recycled cardboard fiber pots directly in the ground, and evaluate the effect of different over wintering mulches on mums.