How to plant and care for cosmos
The editor answers for everyone how to plant and care for cosmos and shares experience in green plant care regarding cosmos planting methods and timing. Next, the editor will introduce to netizens.
For cosmos, it is essential for plant enthusiasts to master the best sowing time and care aspects.
Also known as the flower of happiness, cosmos has a unique and beautiful flower shape, especially ornamental value. The best planting time for cosmos is in spring and autumn because the weather is warm and cool, which is a growing stage for many flowers, making it very suitable. Cosmos planted in spring can bloom in May, and the flowering period can last for three months. Don't think the flowering period is short; although there are only three months of viewing time, after the flowers fade, a second bloom will appear soon. Cosmos is not a plant that flowers only once. It will stop flowering only when the weather gets cold at the beginning of winter. So, when is the best time to sow cosmos?
The sowing time for cosmos is in spring, and it grows very fast. The blooming time is almost the same as the planting time, usually flowering after March. By February sowing, you can see cosmos everywhere in May. Cosmos after September will gradually wither, but new flower buds will appear within a couple of weeks. After October, there will be a new batch of flowers. If well cared for, the flowers will bloom continuously, with the front flowers fading and the back ones blooming, allowing the flowering period to last until winter. However, the flowers will be smaller when the weather gets cold or after blooming once, but this does not affect their beauty.
How to sow cosmos
Now is the most suitable time to plant cosmos. However, the weather has been quite overcast recently. If it's cloudy, first put the seeds you bought into a dry cloth bag and place it in a dry place to prevent them from mildewing or sprouting. Then, take out all the flower pots of various sizes at home. When planting, sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface, and there's no need to dig holes to bury them. Planting cosmos in the ground is even simpler; just loosen the soil where you want to plant cosmos and sprinkle the seeds on the surface.
How to plant and care for cosmos
For cosmos grown in pots, after sprinkling the seeds on the surface, cover them with a layer of plastic wrap. This can prevent the seeds from being washed away when watering and promote seed growth by providing a better growth temperature. Seeds grown in this environment will sprout in less than a week. Before sprouting, they should not be exposed to sunlight, but once the seedlings are visible, they must be moved to a sunny place to speed up their growth. Regular fertilizing and watering are also necessary, but avoid excessive watering, which can cause root rot and lead to withering.
Before cosmos flowers, it is necessary to tidy up and trim the flower cores appropriately. This will promote the growth of more flower buds. After the first batch of flowers fades, collect some seeds to plant and store them in a dry cloth bag. Be sure not to let them get damp. In addition to growing them yourself, you can also give some to friends. If you don't want to give away flowers, you can give seeds instead, as they are also easy to grow.
The above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces how to plant and care for cosmos and related explanations of cosmos planting methods and timing, hoping to bring a little help to your life!