When to plant cosmos
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For cosmos, the best sowing time and maintenance aspects, flower enthusiasts must master
Also known as Gesanghua, cosmos have unique and beautiful flower shapes, especially ornamental value. The best planting time for cosmos is in spring and autumn because the weather is mild and it is the growing stage for many flowers, making it very suitable. Cosmos planted in spring can bloom in May, with a flowering period of three months. Don't think the flowering period is short; although there are only three months of viewing time, after the flowers fade, a second round of flowers will bloom after a short while. Cosmos are not one-time flowering plants and will stop flowering only when it gets cold at the start of winter. So, when is the best time to sow cosmos?
The sowing time for cosmos is in spring, and they grow very quickly, almost blooming at the same time as they are planted, usually flowering after March. If sown in February, you can see cosmos everywhere in May. After September, cosmos will start to wither, but new flower buds can be seen in a week or two. By October, a new batch of flowers will bloom. With good cultivation, flowers will bloom continuously, with the previous flowers fading and the next ones blooming, allowing them to flower from the blooming period straight through to winter. However, when it gets cold or after flowering once, the flowers may be smaller but this does not affect their beauty.
How to plant cosmos
Now is the most suitable time to plant cosmos. However, the weather has been quite overcast recently. If it's a cloudy day, first place the seeds you bought into a dry cloth bag and put it in a dry place to prevent them from molding or sprouting. Then, take out all the flower pots of different sizes at home. When planting, simply sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface without the need to dig holes. Planting cosmos in the ground is even simpler; just loosen the soil where cosmos are to be planted and sprinkle seeds on the surface.
When to plant cosmos
When cosmos are grown in pots, after sprinkling the seeds on the surface, cover them with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the seeds from being washed away when watering and to promote their growth by providing a better growth temperature. Seeds grown in such an environment will sprout in less than a week. They should not be exposed to sunlight before sprouting, but once seedlings appear, they must be moved to a sunny place to grow faster. Regular fertilizing and watering are also needed, but avoid frequent watering as it can lead to root rot and withering.
Before cosmos bloom, it is necessary to tidy up and trim the flower cores appropriately, which can promote the growth of more flower buds. After the first round of flowers fades, collect some seeds, place them in a dry cloth bag for storage, and make sure they do not get damp. Besides growing them yourself, you can also give some to friends, or give seeds instead if you don't want to part with the flowers, as they are relatively easy to cultivate.
The comprehensive explanation of when to plant cosmos and cosmos planting methods and timing mentioned above is hoped to be of help to you.