Choose the right planting time Choose the right planting site Soil preparation Sowing method Seedling management Planting growth period pest control Harvest cockscomb sunflower, also known as cockscomb flower, is a common ornamental plant and is popular because of its unique cockscomb flower head. In home gardening, the planting of cockscomb sunflower can not only beautify the environment, but also bring people the joy of a bumper harvest. This article will introduce you in detail the planting method of cockscomb sunflower. Help you easily maintain this beautiful plant at home. Choose the right planting time. The best planting time for cockscomb sunflower is spring and autumn. Planting in spring can enjoy the beautiful scenery of blooming flowers in advance, while planting in autumn is conducive to the winter of plants. In warm areas, it can be planted all year round. Choose a suitable planting location. Celosia japonica likes a sunny environment, so you should choose a sunny place for planting, with good soil drainage to avoid water accumulation to prevent root rot. Soil preparation Celosia japonica is suitable for growing in loose, fertile and well-drained soil. Before planting, the soil should be deeply plowed and appropriate amount of organic fertilizers, such as decomposed chicken manure, sheep manure, etc., should be applied to provide sufficient nutrients. Sowing method 1. Sowing time: Spring sowing should be carried out from March to April, and autumn sowing should be carried out from August to September.
2. Sowing method: Sprinkle seeds evenly on the soil surface, cover them with about 1 cm of soil, and keep the soil moist.
3. Seed germination: About 10-15 days after sowing, seeds begin to germinate. Seedling management 1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid standing water.
2. Fertilization: Apply nitrogen fertilizer once during seedling stages to promote seedling growth.
3. Thinning: When the seedlings grow to 3-4 true leaves, thin the seedlings and retain strong seedlings with a spacing of 10-15 cm. Planting 1. Planting time: Planting is usually carried out when the seedlings grow to 15-20 cm high.
2. Planting method: dig a pit, put the seedlings into the pit, fill the soil and gently compact it. Growth period management 1. Watering: Keep the soil moist and water it in a timely manner according to the weather and soil conditions.
2. Fertilization: Compound fertilizers are applied every 20-30 days during the growth period to provide sufficient nutrients.
3. Weeding: Weeding in time to prevent weeds and cockscomb sunflower from competing for nutrients.
4. Support: For high-growing cockscomb sunflower, bamboo poles or wooden sticks can be used to support it to prevent lodging. Pest and insect pest control 1. Observe whether the plants have signs of pests and diseases, such as yellowing of leaves, curling leaves, etc.
2. When pests and diseases are discovered, take timely measures, such as spraying pesticides or cutting off diseased branches. After harvesting the flowers of cockscomb sunflower are ripe, they can be harvested. It usually takes 100-120 days from sowing to flowering. After harvesting, they can be dried and preserved or arranged directly.
The planting process of cockscomb sunflower is not complicated. As long as you master the key points of sowing time, soil preparation, seedling management, and growing period management, you can easily plant beautiful cockscomb sunflower. I hope this article can help you in your planting path.
Note: The content of this article is for reference only. The specific planting methods may vary depending on factors such as region and climate. During the planting process, please adjust them based on actual conditions.