Thirteenth Odd Tip for Flower Cultivation: Force-Feeding to Fatten Up Monthlies
Sharing knowledge about roses and monthlies with everyone, the thirteenth odd tip for flower cultivation: force-feeding to fatten up monthlies, here is a detailed introduction.
The method of force-feeding to fatten up monthlies is applied to large plants of monthlies when the limited potting soil cannot provide enough nutrients to meet the growth needs of the plant, allowing the flowers to be large, vibrant, and full of vitality. Interested friends might as well give it a try——
One, in early spring, before the monthlies are about to sprout, repot or turn the pot, and make sure to apply enough fermented base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.
Two, the second step is to promote germination. When the plants are germinating, apply 1-2 times of solid nitrogen fertilizer such as urea or ammonium sulfate, strictly following the proportions indicated in the instructions and diluting with water; do not make it too concentrated, as it may burn the roots. After about a week, dozens of tender buds will densely grow, at which point you should thin them appropriately based on the size of the plant and shaping requirements.
Three, the third and most important step is the force-feeding fertilization:
1. After germination, first, strengthen the supply of nitrogen fertilizer to make the new buds strong.
Use diluted, fully fermented soybean cake liquid for watering and 1/1000 urea solution for spraying on leaves and tender branches, alternating once a week.
2. When the new buds grow to about 2 inches, start using phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizers. Apply diluted fish intestine fertilizer or other phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the potting soil and 1/1000 phosphorus acid hydrogen potassium spray on the leaves and branch tips, also alternating once a week. Soon, a flower bud will appear at the end of each branch. To ensure even distribution of flower buds, thin them appropriately.
3. Continue to alternate the use of phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizers every week to benefit the next batch of flowers. In between, apply nitrogen fertilizer once a month.
Note: Apply organic fertilizers to the potting soil, and inorganic fertilizers to the leaves, and do not arbitrarily increase the concentration; in case of heavy rain, avoid or shield from rain to prevent the loss of potting soil and nutrients; it is best to add a certain proportion of coal ash to the potting soil, which is both breathable and has the function of adsorbing nutrients, and releases them more evenly.
The above is the complete introduction to the thirteenth odd tip for flower cultivation: force-feeding to fatten up monthlies, for everyone to learn and understand!