How to Sow Baby's Breath Seeds
Sharing with everyone how to sow Baby's Breath seeds and a detailed explanation of the sowing method and flower care knowledge. Let the editor introduce the following.
There is such a flower that after a few days of sowing by flower enthusiasts in the forum, they thought they had planted some bean sprouts, but it was only after a month or two that they realized it was Baby's Breath. The flowers of Baby's Breath are very small and belong to the Caryophyllaceae family, usually appearing in large bunches.
Previously, Baby's Breath could only be seen as an accompanying flower in bouquets and hand-held flowers, but now more and more flower enthusiasts have discovered the charm of Baby's Breath. After flowering, you don't even need to look up to see the 'stars' in the sky from home. Don't be fooled by its appearance like bean sprouts, the flowers are incredibly beautiful.
I. Sowing Method of Baby's Breath
Baby's Breath can be sown for most of the year, but the best sowing time in the second half of the year is in late September. The seeds of Baby's Breath are very small, similar in size to granules of a cold remedy, and if they accidentally fall into the soil, they are hard to find again, so sowing requires great care.
1. Choose a part of peat soil as the substrate, first water the substrate thoroughly, and then sow the Baby's Breath seeds.
2. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, making sure the seeds are not exposed to light.
How to Sow Baby's Breath Seeds
3. Wrap the container with plastic wrap, and puncture a few small holes in the wrap with a toothpick to maintain some ventilation.
4. Place it in a cool and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight. In about 4 or 5 days, it will sprout 'small bean sprouts,' and in half a month, it will grow into a pot of 'bean sprouts.'
II. Baby's Breath Care Tips
1. Watering
Baby's Breath cannot lack water during its growth, and timely watering is necessary for rapid growth. During the growing period, keep the soil moist and don't forget to pinch the tips of the Baby's Breath.
When Baby's Breath starts to develop flower buds, you can gradually reduce the watering frequency. Until the flowers bloom, you can try not to water at all, which will make the flowers more uniform, extend the blooming time, and make it easier to create dried flowers later on.