Introduction to the Germination Method for Full Bloom Star Seeds
The web tells everyone about the experience of propagating Full Bloom Star flowers, introducing the germination method for Full Bloom Star seeds. Let's take a look together.
Many flower enthusiasts have a low germination rate when sowing Full Bloom Star seeds, so they think of germination. Below, we summarize the germination of Full Bloom Star based on some common germination methods and the experience of some online flower enthusiasts.
Since Full Bloom Star is heat-sensitive during the whole growing period and the optimal sowing temperature is 15-20℃, it is usually sown in the late September to October: Disinfect the sowing substrate, the best method is to heat it in a pan, which can kill any pests and diseases (it is recommended to use specialized sowing peat for sowing).
Points to note during sowing:
1. Wet the soil first, then sow the seeds.
2. Avoid light, cover the seeds with soil (just covering the seeds is fine).
3. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce small holes in the wrap with a toothpick.
4. Place in a shaded and well-ventilated area.
Sowing Process
1. On October 11, 2011, I placed the seeds in a wet paper towel to germinate, putting them on a windowsill that gets a bit of sunlight. Paper towel germination method: https://fanzhi/2011/1119/1902.html
2. On October 12, 2011, I saw that 3 seeds had white spots (actually roots) in the evening. After drinking a yogurt, I planted these 3 seeds in a yogurt box first and covered them with plastic wrap, then placed them under the glass countertop in the dining area.
3. On October 13, 2011, half of the seeds germinated white roots, so I sowed them all, haha.
4. On October 16, 2011, most of the seeds have germinated, but the seedlings are very thin and long, I don't know if they are easy to care for. Online, it is said that Full Bloom Star is easy to germinate but hard to grow.
5. On October 25, 2011, the germination rate of Full Bloom Star is quite high, and it grows fast. However, my seedlings are very leggy (they are placed on the windowsill to bask in the sun every day, I don't know why). I've added flower soil several times, and 3-4 seedlings have been transplanted. I started watering with rice washing water last night, I don't know if it will make them stronger.
The true leaves have started to grow, originally there were 3 seedlings in this yogurt box, and 2 have fallen over.
6. On November 2, 2011, I feel heartbroken looking at these long stems, worried that they might fall over. I tried moving a few (one seedling accidentally broke), and there are many roots growing below.
Seedling Management:
1. The stems of Full Bloom Star are long and thin, I thought it was because of leggy growth, trying to let the seedlings get more sunlight. Later, I found online:
Most Dianthus species are like this, actually, the treatment is simple: the deep burial method. Either plant the seedlings deeper when transplanting or add soil in the original pot, and keep burying as the seedlings grow. Haha, I'll add soil to the seedlings tonight.
Points to note during transplanting:
1. Full Bloom Star is easy to die when changing pots, but if it is transplanted with soil, it can be done at any time. Just be very careful with watering after transplanting, don't let the small seedlings fall over!
Keep the pot in a shaded area for about 3 days after transplanting.
Full Bloom Star grows very thinly as a single plant, even 3 plants may not be very dense, a pot of 15-18cm is large enough.
2. This flower is not suitable for transplanting, so you must use (Z-B). When the mother plant has grown to 4-5 nodes, the lateral buds can be cut as cuttings and transplanted in spring and autumn, which is very easy to survive. Note that you should fertilize every half month, increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in the later stage, and pinch the tips to promote branching and increase the number of flowers. To prevent lodging, you can use bamboo stakes for support.
Transplanting Process:
1. Add fertilizer every half month, then increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and promote branching.
2. It may fall over, you need to set up stakes (I used toothpicks, you figure it out for yourself).
Care Points:
Fertilization: Vegetative growth stage - after slow growth until before bolting. Use urea, ordinary calcium, and potassium sulfate diluted in water as top dressing, with a concentration of 1-3%, watered once a week. The fertilizer ratio is 2:2:1. Reproductive growth stage - bolting to flowering; during this period, apply N, P, K 1:1:1 compound fertilizer every 10-15 days, with a concentration of 3-5%.
Pinching: About 20-35 days after planting, the lower part of the plant starts to sprout lateral buds. At this time, you can leave 3-4 pairs of leaves at the bottom and pinch off the main top to promote the growth of lateral branches, in order to obtain high yield. Generally, 6-8 lateral branches are retained per plant. Most varieties need 70-90 days from pinching to flowering. Of course, you can also not pinch, but the yield will be slightly lower and the flowering time will be 7-10 days earlier.
Pest Control: Leafminer, which can harm Full Bloom Star throughout its growing period, is most serious during the vegetative growth stage. Use Bordan, Aifuding, Abading, and蝇蛆净 for control. Cabbage worm: Use efforts and other control methods.
Disease Control: Root rot, use protected cultivation, improve field drainage, avoid continuous cropping, and spray Shadوفان for prevention and control at the initial stage of the disease. However, it should not be used more than three times during the entire growth period, otherwise, it will increase the chlorophyll in the plant, affecting the quality of the flowers. Powdery mildew, which often occurs in seasons with low humidity. Apply Xinxing spray for prevention and control at the initial stage, which is very effective.
The above is a detailed introduction to the germination method for Full Bloom Star seeds, do you understand now?