Sowing and selecting soil and fertilization, light and temperature, watering and pruning, pest control, reproduction and fragmentation of spring swords, as one of our country's traditional and precious flowers, are deeply loved by flower lovers for their elegant shape and fresh fragrance. It is not easy to plant spring swords well. This article will introduce you in detail the planting and management methods of spring swords, from sowing to maintenance, helping you easily become a master of spring sword planting. Sowing and seed selection 1. Choose high-quality seed balls: Before sowing, you must first choose high-quality seed balls that are healthy and free from pests and diseases. It is recommended to choose well-known brands or suppliers with good reputation.
2. Sowing time: The best time to sow spring swords is spring, and it is generally selected from March to April.
3. Sowing method: Embed the seed balls in the soil to a depth of about 3-5 cm to keep the soil moist. Soil and fertilization 1. Soil selection: Chunjian Xi soil with good drainage and strong air permeability can be used to mix soil such as legular soil, garden soil, sandy soil, etc.
2. Fertilization: After sowing, apply thin liquid fertilizer every 15 days to promote seedling growth. When the plant grows 3-5 leaves, the amount of fertilization can be gradually increased. Light and temperature 1. Light: Spring swords prefer semi-cloudy environments. In summer, 50%-70% of the sun needs to be shaded, and in winter, the light can be appropriately increased.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for spring sword growth is 15-25℃, and the room temperature needs to be kept above 5℃ in winter. Watering and pruning 1. Watering: Chunjian likes to wet the environment, but avoids standing water. When watering, keep the soil moist and avoid excessive watering.
2. Pruning: During the growth process of spring swords, the withered leaves and sick branches should be pruned in time to facilitate plant growth. Pest and insect pest control 1. Diseases: Common diseases in spring sword include leaf spot disease, anthracnose, etc. When diseases are discovered, remove the sick leaves in time and spray pesticides for control.
2. Pests: Common pests in spring swords include aphids, red spiders, etc. When pests are found, pesticides can be sprayed for control. Reproduction and rationing 1. Reproduction: Chunjian can be reproduced by sowing, rationing, cuttage and other methods.
2. Divide: The best time to divide Chunjian is spring and autumn. The plants are dug out of the soil, the roots are divided into several plants, and replanted.
Spring sword planting management is not difficult. As long as you master the key points of sowing, soil, fertilization, light, temperature, watering, pruning, pest control, etc., you can easily grow beautiful spring swords. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference. I wish you go further and further on the road of spring sword planting.
Note: This article refers to the relevant contents of "China Flowers" magazine and the book "Flower Cultivation Techniques", and is written based on actual planting experience.