Best time for planting peony seedlings
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Everyone is familiar with peony flowers. They are a very valuable type of ornamental flowers in our country and are also a favorite type of vegetable for many people. Let's talk about the key points of peony cultivation techniques below.
I. Planting Time for Peony Seedlings
Many people think that the best time to plant peony seedlings is in spring, but that's not true. The best planting time for peony seedlings is in autumn, from the eighth to ninth month of the lunar calendar. Planting peonies in autumn can be postponed to the first ten days of the tenth lunar month at the latest (in the south, where temperatures are higher, the planting time of peonies can be appropriately postponed).
II. Planting Methods for Peony Seedlings
1. Soil. When planting peonies, choose a sandy loam soil that is loose, fertile, and well-ventilated.
2. Base fertilizer. Peonies like fertilizer, and base fertilizer is indispensable when planting peony flowers. You can choose well-fermented farm manure, cake fertilizer (such as animal and human dung, rapeseed cake, etc.) and mix it evenly with the soil for later use.
3. Planting. Dig a pit of appropriate depth based on the size of the peony seedling, place the seedling in the pit, straighten it, fill in the soil, and compact it. The soil should be buried level with the top of the seedling's roots. Be sure to compact the soil well, as poor contact between the peony seedling and the soil may cause the seedling to "hang" and die.
4. Watering. After planting the peony seedlings, water them thoroughly. Generally, no watering is needed in winter, and in other seasons, water only when the soil is dry.
5. Top-dressing. No top-dressing is needed in the first year after planting. Starting from the second year, at least three fertilizations are needed each year: before flowering, after flowering, and for overwintering.
6. Pruning. Around the time of the spring equinox, prune dead, injured, diseased, and excessive lateral branches.
III. Precautions for Planting Peony Seedlings
1. Peonies are not suitable for planting in saline-alkaline soil and should be planted in loose and fertile sandy loam soil.
2. Peony seedlings should be protected from direct sunlight during hot summer weather. Shading nets can be used to shield them from the sun to prevent sunburn.
3. Special attention should be taken to prevent prolonged waterlogging when planting peony seedlings, as it can cause root rot and death.
The above points are about the timing and methods for planting peonies, which those interested in planting should be aware of.
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