How to plant double petal sunflowers
The web introduces how to plant double petal sunflowers and the experience of green plant maintenance in terms of planting methods and timing, followed by the site editor introducing to netizens.
Sunflowers are very easy to grow and look beautiful, many friends have raised them since childhood. They are not afraid of heat or sun exposure, and they germinate, grow, and bloom wherever their seeds fall. Generally, sunflowers grown from seeds are single-petal or have a few petals, but there are also various colors, colorful and beautiful when blooming.
How to sow sunflowers? A small "technique" for fast seedling emergence and lush growth, resulting in an abundance of blooms
Methods and techniques for sowing potted sunflowers at home
1. The sunflower seeds picked should be fresh, within two years is fine. If stored for too long, they will expire and affect the germination rate. Therefore, it's better to sow more seeds when播种ing.
2. When sowing, prepare a small pot, as a large pot may accumulate water and is not convenient for controlling watering, which is not conducive to its growth. Any round pot or other small pot will do. Since sunflower seeds are very tiny, when preparing the soil, if the potting soil is ordinary mud from outside, it's best to clean it and remove stones or large clumps of soil. Adding some sand can make the potting soil finer without debris or stones, resulting in a higher germination rate after sowing.
How to plant double petal sunflowers
3. Before sowing, soak the seeds in water for a period of time. If you want them to germinate faster, you can place them in moist gauze to induce germination until the white sprouts appear, then sow and cover with a thin layer of fine sand or soil. Since the seeds are very small, the soil should not be too thick. Actually, it's fine not to cover the soil, but when watering, it's best to use a spray bottle instead of a regular watering can to prevent the seeds from being washed away. Keep the potting soil moist but not waterlogged, and place it in a well-ventilated area with diffused light and no strong sunlight.
4. Generally, the seeds will germinate after 7 days if the temperature is suitable. At this time, they should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as this may cause the seedlings to wilt. Provide a little diffused light until the seedlings grow bigger and stronger, then gradually increase the sunlight. At this point, you can also apply some organic fertilizer, such as nitrogenous fertilizer, soybean cake fertilizer, or chicken manure to promote sturdy branches and lush growth. If there are too many seedlings and they are crowded, you can transplant them. As the seedlings grow, it's also necessary to pinch the tips and prune, which will result in a very lush and abundant plant with more and better blooms.