How to Sow Flower Seeds
The editor explains how to sow flower seeds and shares common sowing methods for green plants and flower introductions, details are as follows:
Sowing flowers is a very rewarding experience. There are enthusiasts who are passionate about collecting various flower species, some who enjoy visiting flower markets every day, and others who prefer to grow their favorite flowers from seeds. Today, XiaoYe will talk about the common ways to sow flowers using seeds!
1: Direct Sowing
Seeds like marigolds and snapdragons can be sown directly without any treatment.
2: Soaking in Warm Water
Seeds with hard shells like peonies and tree peonies can be soaked in 60℃ water for 24 hours before sowing.
3: Mixing with Wood Ash
Seeds with waxy shells, like magnolia, can be mixed with a paste made of wood ash and water to help remove the wax.
4: Abrading the Seed Coat
For seeds like lotus and cannas, abrade the seed coat on a file before soaking in warm water for 24 hours. The hard seed coat will absorb water and swell, promoting faster germination.
5: Frost Cracking Method
For seeds like Chinese plum, sow and water thoroughly before the ground freezes in winter. The seed shell will crack due to freezing, and the seeds will germinate in the following spring.
6: Sand Storage Method
Seeds like osmanthus and roses, after harvesting, can be mixed with moist sand and placed in a flower pot. Then, put it in a trench about half a meter deep, cover it with straw, and take it out to sow after the spring of the following year, which can promote rapid germination.
In addition to the sowing methods, flower enthusiasts should also pay attention to two other points when sowing flowers. First, we must pay attention to the sowing period according to the habits of the flowers, climate, and cultivation purposes, because there are so many flowers in the world. We must identify the variety of flowers before determining the sowing method.
Second is a concern for many flower enthusiasts: how to water appropriately after sowing based on soil moisture levels. How much water to pour depends on the growing medium used, whether the growing environment is ventilated, and whether the air is dry. Just keep the soil moist but not wet. Do not let it get too dry, as this is not conducive to seed growth. As long as these two points are mastered, sowing flowers from seeds can be very simple!
The above introduces how to sow flower seeds and shares the specific introduction of common sowing methods for flowers. I hope you will like it!