How to plant spring grass
Here is an introduction to the experience of planting spring grass and the maintenance of green plants for netizens, including detailed information on how to plant spring grass and related planting methods as follows:
Spring grass gets its name from its spiral-shaped leaves resembling a spring, and it is a newly introduced ornamental mini potted plant in recent years. It has a unique shape, with ancient bulbs and leaves that vary depending on the variety, resembling springs, seaweed in water, curly hair, or wrought iron products. Its lines are smooth and graceful, full of changes, with elegant and fresh flower colors, making it suitable for planting in small pots to decorate windowsills, tables, etc., which is unique and interesting.
How to plant spring grass
Spring grass has a different growth period from common green plants. Common green plants, excluding evergreens in the south, usually shed leaves in winter and sprout in the following spring. Spring grass is different; this plant hibernates in summer, sprouts in autumn, and can grow vigorously if the temperature is suitable in winter, then it starts hibernating again the following summer.
Therefore, the best time to sow spring grass seeds is in autumn, around September. After sowing, pay attention to keeping warm, and for hotter places like Guangdong, the time can be a bit later. In fact, the most suitable temperature for sowing spring grass is about 25 degrees Celsius.
Refer to this temperature and choose the best sowing time based on local climates. The seedbed should be made of well-draining materials like coal slag or perlite mixed with soil, or directly use sandy soil purchased from a nursery (not sand or soil, but sandy soil).
Before sowing, disinfect the soil first. You can look for specific disinfectants. This way, the seedbed is basically okay. Some people also put a layer of river sand on top, which might be better, but it's not clear. Then comes sowing; before sowing, the seeds are germinated with gibberellin.
Dissolve a small amount of gibberellin in warm water (20 degrees Celsius) and soak the seeds for 2 to 3 hours. Spring grass seeds are not easy to germinate, and this can promote germination. Then, sprinkle them on the seedbed. If the temperature is relatively low, it's best to keep the seedbed warm.
If you are growing it for fun, it's best to use a plastic box for the seedbed (make sure to punch holes in the bottom) to make it convenient for covering and keeping warm. If it is planted on a large scale in farmland, you need to cover it with plastic film or straw to keep warm.
Keep the seedbed moist and ventilate regularly, which should make germination easier. Depending on the conditions and whether or not germination is promoted, spring grass can germinate quickly, with sprouts appearing in a few days, or it may take more than a month without any signs of growth.
This article shares a comprehensive method for how to plant spring grass and related planting methods, hoping to provide a reference and solve your problems with green plants.