How to plant February兰花 seeds
Today's experience sharing: Tips on how to plant February兰花 seeds and the cultivation methods and precautions for maintaining green plants. Let's learn about it together below.
February兰花 is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 50 centimeters tall. February兰花 is a type of wild flower and vegetable, widely promoted as an ornamental flower and for greening due to its versatility and cold tolerance. The blooming period is from April to May, and the fruiting period is from May to June. So, how to maintain and manage after planting? Today, I will introduce the post-management knowledge of February兰花.
February兰花
The best time to sow February兰花 seeds is in autumn, and in the deep autumn of the south, it can also be sown. In the north, it should be sown slightly earlier, with temperatures between 15-25 degrees Celsius being the best for germination and growth. February兰花 is highly adaptable to soil, whether acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline. It grows well in loose, fertile, and deep soil layers, yielding higher产量. With enhanced management and maintenance, yields will also increase.
February兰花
I. Maintenance Methods:
1. Temperature: The best time to sow February兰花 seeds is in autumn, and in the deep autumn of the south, it can also be sown. In the north, it should be sown slightly earlier. Generally, it grows well at temperatures between 10-30 degrees Celsius, with 15-25 degrees Celsius being the optimal temperature for germination and growth. It also has strong cold tolerance and can adapt to temperatures in the north.
2. Light: February兰花 prefers a cool and shaded environment, avoiding direct sunlight, especially in warmer areas, as it can easily wither.
If it is potted, it can be placed in a semi-shaded position with a little light.
February兰花
3. Seedling Supplement: One week after transplanting, check the survival of the seedlings. If there are missing or skipped seedlings, they should be supplemented in a timely manner.
4. Weeding: After thinning and transplanting, it is necessary to cultivate the soil and remove weeds, keeping the lower part of the soil moist to promote deep root penetration and fast growth in the later stage.
5. Fertilization: Watering and fertilizing should be carried out according to the growth of the seedlings. After removing the outer leaves, it is necessary to apply manure water or fast-acting nitrogen fertilizer to promote seedling growth, and then apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once in the later stage to increase flowering and fruiting.
How to plant February兰花 seeds
February兰花
II. Breeding Techniques:
1. Propagation: The most common planting method for February兰花 is seed propagation, which can be carried out through broadcasting and drilling. Before planting, select good seeds and find loose, nutrient-rich soil for sowing. After sowing, water is needed.
2. Pruning: Pruning is important during the growth of February兰花 to control its height. In the fruiting period, the height can be controlled at about 10-15 centimeters for pruning. Dry and yellow leaves should also be pruned, and fallen leaves need to be dealt with promptly.
February兰花
III. Disease and Pest Control:
Downy Mildew: In April every year, when temperatures rise, February兰花 is prone to downy mildew. Initially, yellow-green spots appear on the plant leaves, and if not treated in time, a layer of downy mildew will gradually develop, making management more difficult. At this time, it is necessary to spray metalaxyl-manganese zinc wettable powder once every 7 days to effectively prevent and treat downy mildew.
Leaf Spot Disease: February兰花 can also suffer from a disease called leaf spot, which causes varying sizes of brown spots to appear on the leaves in the early stages, followed by drying and falling off. Prompt pruning is required, and once a week, a 1000-fold dilution of carbendazim wettable powder can be sprayed on the leaves.
February兰花
Aphids: The main pest affecting February兰花 is aphids, which reproduce quickly. If the weather is hot and humid, it will accelerate the reproduction of aphids. Therefore, it is necessary to spray orange peel water on the affected areas in a timely manner, doing so every 3 days.
Spider Mites: Spider mites are also one of the most common diseases affecting February兰花, causing significant damage to the plants. If there are too many spider mites, a 1000-fold dilution of dicofol wettable powder can be sprayed on the affected areas, continuing for 3 times to effectively treat spider mites.
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