How to plant and care for cosmos
This article provides a detailed explanation for netizens who are concerned about how to plant and care for cosmos, as well as the cultivation and management essentials of green plant flowers. Below is an introduction for you.
For cosmos, it is essential for enthusiasts to master the best sowing time and aspects of care.
Also known as Gesang flower, cosmos have unique and beautiful flower shapes, making them particularly ornamental. The best planting time for cosmos is in spring and autumn, as the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, which is suitable for the growth of many flowers. Cosmos planted in spring can bloom in May, and the blooming period can last for three months. Don't worry about the short blooming period; even though it only has a three-month viewing period, cosmos will bloom again after a short break. Cosmos are not one-time blooming plants; they will continue to bloom until the start of winter when the weather gets cold. So, when is the best sowing time for cosmos?
The sowing time for cosmos is in spring, and they grow very fast. It usually takes about the same time to bloom, almost all blooming after March. If you sow in February, you can see cosmos everywhere in May. Cosmos planted after September will gradually wither, but you can see new flower buds within a few weeks. After October, there will be a new batch of flowers. With proper care, they will bloom continuously, with new flowers replacing the old ones, blooming from the blooming period straight through to winter. However, the flowers may be smaller when the weather gets cold or after they have bloomed once, but this does not affect their beauty.
How to sow cosmos
Now is the most suitable time to plant cosmos. However, the weather has been quite overcast lately. If it's cloudy, first place the seeds you bought in 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 various sizes and simply sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface during planting, without the need to dig holes to bury them. Planting cosmos in the ground is even simpler; just loosen the soil where you plan to plant cosmos and sprinkle the seeds on the surface.
How to plant and care for cosmos
When growing cosmos 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 during watering and to promote seed growth by providing a better growing temperature. Seeds grown in this environment will sprout in less than a week. They should not be exposed to sunlight before sprouting, but once the seedlings appear, they must be moved to a sunny location to grow faster. It's also important to fertilize and water regularly, but not too frequently, as excessive watering can cause root rot and lead to withering.
Before cosmos bloom, it is necessary to tidy up and trim the flower cores a bit, which can promote the growth of more flower buds. After the first batch of flowers fades, you can collect some seeds, place them in a dry cloth bag, and store them carefully to prevent them from getting damp. Besides growing them yourself, you can also give some to friends. If you don't want to give away flowers, you can give seeds instead, as they are also easy to grow.
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