How to prevent hyacinths from flowering with a bent stem
If you want to know about the bulbous flower hyacinth, specifically how to prevent hyacinths from flowering with a bent stem, let's take a look together.
Many friends have cultivated hyacinths, and the issue of bent stems is quite common. There is a method circulating online suggesting that to prevent bent stems, hyacinth bulbs should be treated at low temperatures, but I don't know if anyone has tried it. In fact, this is completely ineffective (I have tried it). Low-temperature treatment is just a way to wake up the hyacinth, not a method to treat bent stems.
Here is how I cultivate hyacinths to prevent bent stems:
1. Bulb selection: Choose bulbs that have not sprouted or have sprouted no more than 0.5 cm (the bulb selection time is from the end of September to mid-November. After this time, the sprouts of the bulbs have generally grown a lot, and without root absorption, they rely solely on the bulb itself. After flowering once, the bulb will degenerate and disappear), which can not only prevent bent stems but is also an indicator for flowering next year.
2. Temperature: It is best to maintain a temperature between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius for 2 months before the hyacinth flowers. Two months, that's right, this is for root care and bulb care. Of course, if you are hydroponic, there's no need to expect flowering next year.
3. Fertilization: A balanced compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium must be evenly mixed into the flower soil (use a small amount in the early stage). Do not just place it at the bottom of the pot, because after watering, some of the fertilizer will be washed away with the water. The root growth stage is short, and the roots cannot reach the rich nutrients at the bottom of the pot. Also, too much watering will wash away all the nutrients.
4. Position: This is key. If possible, place it in a dark room and expose it to the "moonlight" at night. If not, put it in a dark corner with good ventilation. Definitely do not place it near a drain pipe or in the bathroom, as it can be easily attacked by various moisture-loving insects. In summary, two words: avoid light.
When you see that the leaves of the hyacinth are still tightly wrapped together (during this period, the leaves should be yellow-green, preferably more yellow, as long as the leaves are shiny, it is not sick), and have already grown to a height of 10 to 12 cm, start placing them in a place with diffused light to bask in the sun. At this time, the hyacinth will continue to grow taller, the leaves will start to turn from yellow to green, and slightly spread apart. When the flower stem reaches a height of 15 cm, you can place it outside in the sun. The flower stem will continue to grow taller. Don't worry because the initial care was very good, so there's no need to worry about the stem breaking. After basking, the flower color is bright, the fragrance is rich, the leaves are lush and healthy (the bulbs should be treated with carbendazim in the early stage). This method of care will definitely not result in bent stems, and it's also possible to flower in the second or third year. When the temperature is low during the flowering period, the flowers can usually be viewed for 10 to 20 days. A flower stem height of 20 cm is not a dream.
If you want to flower next year, cut the stem in time after flowering, do not cut the leaves, give a thick dose of fertilizer, mainly nitrogen and potassium fertilizer, care for the leaves for half a month, and then cut the leaves 8 to 10 cm from the flower bulb. At this time, the nutrients will be transported to the bulb until it's hot, the leaves naturally turn yellow and dry, and the bulb is dried and placed in a well-ventilated, cool, and shaded place.
The summary is complete. More experienced gardeners are welcome to offer suggestions. Thank you to all the flower-loving friends for reading patiently!
以上就是风信子如何不夹箭（10年经验）的具体介绍，希望大家能喜欢！ is translated to: The above is a detailed introduction to how to prevent hyacinths from flowering with a bent stem (10 years of experience), hoping everyone will like it!