Sunflower planting methods Sunflower maintenance skills Sunflower, because of its bright flowers and tenacious vitality, has become the favorite of many families and gardening enthusiasts. This annual herb not only has high ornamental value, but also planting and maintenance are relatively simple. This article will introduce the planting methods and maintenance skills of sunflower in detail to help you grow beautiful sunflowers in your own garden. Planting method of sunflowers 1. Choose the right planting time and sunflowers are suitable for planting in spring or autumn. Planting in spring can allow sunflowers to grow better in a warm climate; planting in autumn can allow sunflowers to grow before winter comes. Fully mature.
2. Choose the right soil. Sunflowers like well-drained and fertile soil. Before planting, you can appropriately add organic fertilizers, such as decomposed chicken manure or cow dung, to improve soil fertility.
3. Planting method Sprinkle the seeds of sunflower on the soil surface, gently compress them, and cover them with a thin layer of soil. The germination temperature of the seeds is between about 15℃ and 25℃, and the appropriate germination time is 7 to 14 days.
4. Planting spacing Sunflowers grow rapidly. Pay attention to maintaining a certain spacing when planting. Generally, the distance between each plant is 30 to 50 centimeters to facilitate plant growth and lighting. Maintenance tips for sunflowers 1. Watering sunflowers like moist soil, but they are not resistant to waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist, but do not accumulate water. When high temperatures in summer, you can increase the watering frequency appropriately.
2. Fertilization During the growth period, compound fertilizers are applied every other month to provide sufficient nutrients. Before flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied to promote the opening of flowers.
3. Weeding During the growth of sunflowers, weeding should be done in time to prevent weeds and sunflowers from competing for nutrients and water.
4. Prevent pests and diseases Sunflowers are vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken, such as spraying pesticides or using biological control methods.
5. Trim In order to keep the plants neat and beautiful, they can be trimmed appropriately. During the growth period, yellow leaves and sick branches can be cut off to promote the healthy growth of the plants.
Sunflowers are an easy plant to plant and maintain. As long as you master the correct planting methods and maintenance skills, you can enjoy beautiful sunflowers in your own garden. According to the "China Flower Market Report", sunflowers are loved by more and more consumers because of their bright colors and long flowering periods. I hope the introduction of this article can help you avoid detours in the process of planting sunflowers and let your garden bloom with endless sunshine. The beauty of sunshine.