How to Plant Cosmos
For many girls, understanding how to plant cosmos and the green plant care experience of cosmos planting methods and management points, let's learn about it together.
The scientific name of cosmos is "Cosmos bipinnatus," originally distributed in the Mexico region of the Americas, and it is widely cultivated in Yunnan, Sichuan, and other places in China. Cosmos generally grows on ridges or along streams, and in addition to its ornamental value, it also has medicinal properties for clearing heat and detoxifying. Next, let's delve into the planting methods of cosmos from aspects such as planting time, soil conditions, and plant care.
1. Planting Time
If you want to have flowers in the summer, the planting time for cosmos is usually in February to March of early spring each year, when the temperature and sunlight are very suitable for cosmos growth. If it is planted outdoors, the planting time should be in April each year. For autumn flowering, the planting time is in July to August. The planting time of cosmos changes according to different needs.
2. Soil Conditions
Cosmos thrives in fertile, loose soil that contains organic matter. Before sowing, some decomposed organic fertilizer can be applied to the soil to increase soil fertility and promote plant growth. When sowing, mix cosmos seeds with sandy soil, sprinkle them on the seedbed, and cover them with a layer of fine soil about 1 centimeter thick. Maintain the temperature at around 18°C and keep the soil slightly moist.
3. Plant Care
About 20-30 days after sowing, cosmos will take root and sprout. When the seedlings have 4-5 true leaves, they can be transplanted into pots and pinched to promote flowering. Cosmos has large flower shapes, so multiple pinching is necessary during growth to encourage branching and flowering, and to prevent dwarfing of the plant. During care, the plants should be provided with ample sunlight and water, but the watering amount should be controlled to avoid waterlogging and root rot. No additional fertilization is needed during the growing period, as this can easily cause the stems and leaves to grow excessively, affecting flowering.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to plant cosmos and the planting methods and management points of cosmos. Do you understand now?