When is the best time to plant勋章菊
Talking about when it's best to plant勋章菊 and the green plant flower introduction of勋章菊 planting methods and timing, next[] the editor will introduce.
Introduction: Chrysanthemum has always been a very respected flower variety in Chinese traditional culture, especially favored by ancient scholars and literati. In today's flower cultivation circle, chrysanthemum also occupies a very important position. As one of the most exquisite and beautiful varieties of chrysanthemum,勋章菊 is also favored by many flower enthusiasts. The center of the勋章菊 petals has a distinct dark flower heart, which contrasts sharply with the petal color, like a medal, hence the name勋章菊. However, in Africa,勋章菊 is also called the African sunflower. The main propagation methods of勋章菊 are sowing, cutting, and dividing, among which sowing is most suitable for home use.
The sowing process of勋章菊 is relatively simple, and the survival rate is relatively high. In general, seedlings can emerge within three days of sowing, and flowers can begin to bloom within three months. Flowers can bloom in the same year they are planted, which is the biggest advantage of sowing勋章菊. Today, Ayong will tell you about the detailed steps of sowing勋章菊, focusing on 6 key points for fast germination and high survival rate.
Sowing time for勋章菊
Sunflower can be sown in spring, summer, and autumn, but in order to improve the germination rate of the seeds and considering the limitations of home care for勋章菊, it is usually best to sow when the temperature is around 20 degrees.
If we use a constant temperature box to plant, then the sowing time can be more flexible. But if we just plant勋章菊 in a normal family environment, it is best to choose April in spring or September in autumn, and Ayong's most recommended is April. Sowing at this time,勋章菊 can start to bloom around July. If sown in September, blooming will have to wait until the following year. In any case, we should sow勋章菊 when the temperature is stable at around 20 degrees.
Selecting seeds to improve germination rate
The seeds of勋章菊 vary in size depending on their source. If we collect the seeds ourselves, there are 500 to 600 seeds per gram, which are relatively small in volume. If purchased online, because they have a coating, the seeds are relatively larger. However, the presence of the coating prevents us from directly seeing the seeds, making it impossible to accurately judge the seed quality. Therefore, what we are going to focus on today is the sowing method for self-collected勋章菊 seeds.
Before sowing, first, roughly screen the seeds, selecting those that are plump and removing any that are shrunken, damaged, dull, or hollow, especially hollow seeds, as they have lost the germination embryo structure and should be discarded.
Tip: When screening勋章菊 seeds, we can gently blow on the seeds. Hollow seeds, being lighter, will be blown away first. However, be careful not to blow too hard at once; gradually increase the force to screen out the hollow seeds.
When is the best time to plant勋章菊
Prepare well-drained acidic soil and choose the right pot
Soil: The germination process of勋章菊 is relatively fast, so it doesn't have a strong dependence on the soil. We only need to give it a bed environment. At this time, the soil can be mainly granular soil mixed with a small amount of nutrient soil, such as peat soil and coarse river sand mixed in equal proportions. When it's time to repot the勋章菊, the soil can be reconfigured.
Pot: The root growth ability of勋章菊 is relatively strong, and the growth speed is relatively fast. Therefore, when sowing勋章菊, we cannot use too shallow or too small pots. However, if the pot is too large, it can easily cause waterlogging in the soil. So, we should choose the size of the pot based on the number of seeds we are sowing, maintaining an average growing area of about 5 square centimeters per seedling, with the pot depth between 5 to 10 centimeters. The material of the pot should be permeable and breathable, and the bottom should have drainage holes.
Sow in moist soil and cover with a thin layer of soil
The seedling emergence speed of勋章菊 is relatively fast, so soil disinfection can be done or not. Of course, if conditions permit, it's best to消毒 the soil roughly, which can make the root growth environment of勋章菊 cleaner and the roots stronger, making later care simpler.
1. Before sowing勋章菊, wet the soil with a spray bottle first. The humidity can be a bit higher, but be sure to keep the soil moisture uniform. You can also water the soil thoroughly and then let it dry for 1-2 hours before sowing勋章菊.
2. When sowing勋章菊, be careful not to sprinkle the seeds too densely. Each sowing position can scatter 1-2 seeds, and there should be a distance of about 5 centimeters between each sowing position.
3. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. However, because the seeds of勋章菊 are small, if the soil layer is too thick, the germination of the seeds will be severely hindered. If no soil is covered, the seeds can easily dehydrate and dry out, also affecting the rooting efficiency. Therefore, the thickness of the soil cover should be kept between 0.5 to 1 centimeter.