Choose the right seed ball to prepare planting soil planting time Planting method Maintenance management Harvest and preserve hyacinth, with its unique blue bouquet and fresh floral fragrance, has become a popular choice on the winter flower market. For home gardening enthusiasts, hyacinth seed ball soil cultivation is not only a decoration, but also a kind of enjoyment. This article will introduce you in detail the method of soil cultivation of hyacinth seed ball and help you easily plant beautiful hyacinth at home. It is crucial to choose a suitable bulb to choose a healthy hyacinth bulb that is free from pests and diseases. It is recommended to buy a large-sized bulb because the big bulb has a higher flowering rate and larger flowers. The bulb should have a full appearance and be free from damage and rot. Preparing soil hyacinth does not have strict requirements on the soil, but it is better to use well-drained and fertile sandy loam soil. You can choose planting soil specially prepared for hyacinth, or prepare it yourself. The preparation method is as follows: mix peat soil, Leus soil and coarse sand in a ratio of 2:2:1. Planting time The planting time of hyacinth is generally from autumn to winter. The specific time depends on the local climate conditions. It is most appropriate to plant before frost, so that the ball can fully absorb nutrients in winter and prepare for spring flowering. Planting method 1. Prepare planting containers: You can choose flower pots with good air permeability, and the size is determined according to the number and size of the seed balls.
2. Lay a drainage layer on the bottom of the container, such as broken tiles or coarse sand.
3. Fill the prepared planting soil into a container with a thickness of about 10 cm.
4. Place the hyacinth seed ball into the planting soil, with the top of the seed ball about 2-3 cm away from the soil surface.
5. Gently compact around the seed ball with planting soil, and then continue to fill the soil to the edge of the container. Maintenance and management 1. Watering: After planting, keep the soil slightly moist. After the spring temperature rises, gradually increase the watering frequency to keep the soil moist.
2. Fertilization: Before planting, an appropriate amount of base fertilizer can be applied to the planting soil. Before and after flowering, an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied to promote the growth and opening of flowers.
3. Light: Hyacinth prefers semi-shaded environments and avoids direct strong light. During spring flowering, appropriately increase light to facilitate the opening and viewing of flowers. Harvest and preserve hyacinth After the flowering period, when the flowers wither, you can cut off the stems, keep the bulbs, take out the bulbs, dry them, and store them in a cool and dry place for planting in the coming year.
Although hyacinth planting balls in soil may seem simple, attention needs to be paid to details. As long as you follow the above methods, I believe you will be able to successfully grow beautiful hyacinth at home. Let us enjoy this beauty from nature together!