How to plant Ranunculus bulbs
Main content introduction: This article provides an introduction to planting Ranunculus bulbs and seeds, as well as the timing of green plant flowers. Hereinafter, the editor will introduce to netizens.
Ranunculus is also known as the "celery flower." It has a rich variety of colors, but its flower shape resembles peonies, often making friends feel as if they are seeing the "shadow" of someone else. However, this resemblance does not make people dislike it; on the contrary, it is even more loved and has attracted a large number of true fans. Ranunculus is a perennial bulbous flower. Let's follow the editor to learn its planting methods.
How to plant Ranunculus seeds
1. Sowing time
The best germination temperature for Ranunculus seeds is between 10-15°C, usually choosing to sow in October, and sowing can start in September to extend the growing period.
2. Sowing box
For easy management, Ranunculus is commonly sown in a sowing box. Ranunculus prefers fertile, loose, and well-draining sandy soil rich in humus, so the sowing soil should be prepared before sowing.
Use broken tiles to cover the bottom of the sowing box with a drainage hole and then place 1 to 2 centimeters of coarse sand, followed by adding the prepared sowing soil until 2 to 3 centimeters from the box opening, and level and compact it with a木板.
3. Sowing
Use fresh seeds for sowing, as fresh seeds have higher viability. Then, sprinkle the seeds on the sowing box, cover them with fine soil, and make sure the seeds are not visible. Press lightly with a木板, then place it in a container filled with water (or in a pre-dug trench, pouring water into the trench), allowing water to seep into the box and moisten the soil. Note that the water level should not be higher than the surface of the box soil to avoid washing away the seeds.
Planting methods
1. Soil: Ranunculus prefers well-drained, fertile, loose, neutral, or slightly alkaline soil. Apply sufficient base fertilizer when planting. For pot cultivation, use sandy soil rich in humus, loose and fertile, with a mixture of 2 parts garden soil, 1 part decomposed leaf soil, and 1 part manure.
2. Light: Ranunculus does not tolerate strong sunlight and prefers a semi-shaded environment. In winter, the light should be sufficient, and in spring, as the temperature rises and the light intensity increases, it should be moderately shaded and well-ventilated. Additionally, Ranunculus is a long-day plant, and the flowering period can be controlled according to its characteristics.
3. Watering: Ranunculus prefers moisture but dislikes waterlogging and can tolerate drought to some extent. After planting, the first watering should be sufficient, and subsequent watering should be timely and balanced, avoiding excessive dryness or wetness. The watering level should be such that the soil surface is dry, and the leaves do not show signs of wilting.
4. Fertilization: Before planting Ranunculus, use decomposed cake fertilizer or livestock manure as the base fertilizer and spread it evenly. After transplanting, start top dressing when the plant shows obvious growth or new leaves, with urea in the early stage and compound fertilizer in the later stage, applying once every 7 days.
5. Temperature: Ranunculus prefers a cool environment, with the optimal daytime growth temperature of 15-20°C and nighttime temperature of 7-8°C. The temperature should not be too high or too low, and the day-night temperature difference should not be too large, as this may affect the growth and development of Ranunculus, leading to a decrease in the number and quality of flowers.
Precautions
1. Pests: During the growing period, if the temperature and humidity are high, Ranunculus can easily cause plant lodging, yellow leaves, and stem base rot. The main pests are root maggots and leaf miners, which can be controlled by spraying 40% omethoate emulsion 1000 times, and root rot can be treated with 50% benlate wettable powder 1000 times solution.
2. Pruning: Ranunculus is a beautiful and colorful flowering plant that grows relatively quickly. In the early stage of budding, select 3-5 healthy buds per plant and remove the rest. At this time, the pot soil should be slightly dry. If seeds are not needed after flowering, the spent flowers should be removed in time.
The above sharing on how to plant Ranunculus bulbs and the comprehensive knowledge of planting Ranunculus seeds and timing, hoping it can help you.