Preparations before orchid seed seedling raising Steps for orchid seed seedling Raising Precautions for orchid seed Raising Management after orchid seed seedling Orchids are known as the "gentleman among flowers" and have been loved by people since ancient times. With the continuous expansion of the orchid market, orchid seed seedling technology has also attracted increasing attention. This article will provide you a detailed analysis of orchid seed seedling raising methods, help novices quickly master this technology, and protect your path to orchid breeding. Preparations before seedling raising 1. Seed selection: Select healthy and plump orchid seeds to ensure germination rate.
2. Seed disinfection: Soak the orchid seeds in 75% alcohol for 30 seconds, then soak in 1% potassium permanganate solution for 10 minutes, and finally rinse them with clean water.
3. Nurturing substrate: Choose a seedling substrate with good air permeability and strong water retention, such as perlite, vermiculite, etc. Orchid seed seedling cultivation step 1. Soaking: Put the disinfected orchid seeds in clear water and soak them for 24 hours to fully absorb water.
2. Nurturing container: Select a suitable seedling container, such as seedling trays, plastic cups, etc., and have drainage holes at the bottom of the container.
3. Substrate preparation: Put the seedling substrate into a container and compact it to make the surface of the substrate smooth.
4. Sowing: Sprinkle the soaked orchid seeds evenly on the surface of the substrate and cover them with a thin layer of substrate.
5. Watering: Use a sprayer to gently spray water to make the substrate moist.
6. Temperature and humidity: Place the seedling container in an environment with suitable temperature and good ventilation, keeping the temperature at 20-25 ° C and the humidity at 60%-70%.
7. Light: Give orchid seeds a proper amount of scattered light every day to avoid direct sunlight.
8. Ventilation: Keep the seedling environment well ventilated to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases. 1, avoid high temperature: high temperature will lead to reduced germination rate of blue seeds, or even death.
2, control humidity: too high or too low humidity will affect the germination of orchid seeds.
3, pest control: regular inspection of blue seed seedling environment, timely prevention and control of pests and diseases.
4, observe the growth: pay close attention to the growth of blue seeds, timely adjust the temperature, humidity and other conditions. Management of orchid seeds after seedling raising 1. Transplanting: When orchid seeds germinate, they can be transplanted into nutritious soil.
2. Fertilization: According to the growth of orchid seeds, apply special fertilizer for orchids in a timely manner.
3. Pest and insect pest control: When pests and insect pests are discovered, take timely measures to prevent and control them.
Orchid seed seedling cultivation is a highly technical task that requires patience and care. Through the above analysis, I believe you have a comprehensive understanding of orchid seed cultivation methods. As long as you master the skills, I believe you will be able to cultivate beautiful orchids. Here, I wish the majority of orchid lovers successful breeding and full harvest!