How to Cultivate and Manage Daffodils
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For potted daffodils, commonly use pots of 15-20 centimeters in diameter, planting 3-5 bulbs per pot. Cover the bulbs with 6-8 centimeters of soil above them, water thoroughly after planting, and place them in a semi-shaded area.
Keep the potting soil moist during the root growth period in winter and the leaf growth period in spring, and the plants can bloom normally by March or April. Currently, the commonly used method for forcing the cultivation of potted daffodils involves storing the bulbs at 35℃ for 5 days, then storing them at 17℃ until the floral buds are fully differentiated, about 1 month. After that, store them at a low temperature of 9℃ for 6-8 weeks. After potting, maintain a daytime room temperature of 21℃ and a nighttime temperature of 15℃, and they will bloom after 60-70 days. During the leaf growth period, you can apply 'Huiyou' 15-15-30 special pot plant fertilizer or apply decomposed agricultural fertilizer 1-2 times.
Disease and Pest Control
Root rot and nematode diseases often occur. You can soak them in 0.1% mercuric chloride for 30 minutes, and during the growing period, spray with a 79% wettable powder of benomyl at a concentration of 700 times. For pest control, aphids and red spiders can be harmful. You can spray with a 40% dimethoate emulsion at a concentration of 1000 times for prevention and control.
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