When to Sow Celosia
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Celosia has a wide variety and a long flowering period, making it a very popular garden or indoor ornamental flower. The general propagation method of Celosia is the播种繁殖法 (播种繁殖 method), and the sowing time is usually carried out from April to May every year. Prepare suitable soil, maintain a certain temperature, water moderately after sowing, and it can bloom in August and September of the same year. The following will explain the播种繁殖 method (sowing propagation method) of Celosia in detail.
I. Potting Soil Selection
Celosia does not have high requirements for soil, but in order for the plant to grow healthier, it is best to choose loose, fertile, well-draining, and breathable acidic soil, and you can add some sawdust and sand. Before sowing, scatter a small amount of cake fertilizer or compost in the soil as a base fertilizer.
II. Seed Treatment
Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in cold water for about a week. Celosia seeds are small and can be mixed with some fine sand soil to avoid too dense sowing.
III. Sowing and Maintenance
Scatter the treated seeds on moist soil, cover with 2-3mm of soil, so that the seeds cannot be seen. After sowing, spray some water moderately and shade properly. It can take root and germinate within two weeks, and there is no need to water again during this period. After the seedlings have grown, it is necessary to apply organic fertilizer, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and be careful not to let the roots touch the fertilizer. Celosia growth also requires plenty of sunlight, and proper shading is needed when the sun is too strong in summer. It is best to keep the temperature between 15-30°C, water moderately, and keep the soil from drying out.
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