How to care for chrysanthemum
The editor will explain how to care for chrysanthemums and the planting methods and timing of chrysanthemum seeds in the aspect of green plants and flowers, and the editor will introduce next.
Chrysanthemum, also known as chrysanthemum, usually blooms in summer and has rich colors and a long blooming period, making it a favorite potted plant for many friends. So, when should chrysanthemums be sown? How to sow and cultivate seedlings?
There are also many varieties of chrysanthemums, with various flower colors, different heights, single and double petals, single and multi-colored, and it can satisfy you as long as you like. Now, more and more people like chrysanthemums, one of the important reasons being their long blooming period and bright colors. After choosing our favorite variety, we can start sowing at the appropriate time. Here are the sowing time and key points of chrysanthemums, which are now shared with everyone.
1. Chrysanthemum sowing is usually done in the middle to late April of spring. However, since chrysanthemum seeds prefer to germinate in a dark environment, a thin layer of soil or substances like perlite should be covered on top of the seeds after sowing.
2. About one week after sowing chrysanthemum seeds, they will germinate if the temperature and other conditions are suitable. From sowing to flowering, it usually takes at least two months. Various problems may arise, so it is recommended to do a good job of maintenance management during the cultivation process.
3. Chrysanthemum prefers a warm and sunny external environment. After the plant roots and leaves are strong enough and return to normal growth, it should be placed in a full light environment for maintenance management. If the plant grows in an environment with insufficient light, not only will the plant be very weak and have low resistance, but it may also easily show signs of excessive growth, which will seriously affect the quantity and quality of blooming later.
4. In addition to keeping the potting soil moist, it is recommended to spray a dilute liquid fertilizer once a week during the growing period. Chrysanthemum has a special liking for nitrate nitrogen, so we can dilute this liquid fertilizer and spray it at the appropriate time. However, chrysanthemum does not like ammonium nitrate, so ammonium nitrate should not be applied during the planting process.
5. When the chrysanthemum sprouts 2-3 true leaves, we can transplant it, which is the first transplanting. During the following process, it will need to be transplanted and planted 2-3 more times, and it is necessary to start pinching the plant from the growing period to encourage the young plant to produce more branches and leaves, making the whole plant more full and shaped.
The above introduction on how to care for chrysanthemum and the comprehensive introduction of chrysanthemum seed planting methods and timing will bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.