Golden Iris, with its unique blue-purple flowers and elegant lines, has become a beautiful landscape in spring. As a perennial herbaceous plant, Golden Iris not only has high ornamental value but also strong adaptability and is easy to maintain. This article will introduce the sowing method of Golden Iris in detail to help you plant in spring and look forward to the beautiful blooming in autumn.
Sowing TimeThe best sowing time for Golden Iris is in spring, usually between March and May, when the temperature gradually warms up and the soil begins to thaw, providing good conditions for seed germination.
Sowing Preparation1. Seed Selection: Choose fresh, mature, and disease-free Golden Iris seeds.
2. Soil Preparation: Choose well-drained soil rich in organic matter, which can be mixed with decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and sand soil in proportion.
3. Sowing Container: Choose a container with good breathability and drainage holes at the bottom.
Sowing Steps1. Soaking Seeds: Soak Golden Iris seeds in warm water for 24 hours to promote water absorption and seed expansion.
2. Sowing: Spread the soaked seeds evenly on the surface of the prepared soil, with a covering thickness of about 1 centimeter.
3. Watering: Water thoroughly after sowing to keep the soil moist.
4. Shading: It is necessary to shade properly in the early stage to avoid direct sunlight.
Maintenance Management1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. As the plant grows, gradually increase the watering frequency.
2. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing period to promote plant growth.
3. Weeding: Remove weeds in a timely manner to prevent them from competing with Golden Iris for nutrients.
4. Pest and Disease Control: Pay attention to the plants and control pests and diseases in a timely manner when found.
Precautions1. After sowing, keep the soil moist to facilitate seed germination.
2. After the seeds germinate, gradually increase the duration of sunlight to promote plant growth.
3. Avoid high sowing density to prevent affecting plant growth.
The sowing method of Golden Iris is simple, and the maintenance management is easy. As long as you master the sowing time, soil preparation, sowing steps, and maintenance management, you can plant in spring and look forward to the beautiful blooming in autumn. Let's enjoy this gift from nature together!
(Note: The content of this article is for reference only. Specific operations should be adjusted according to actual conditions.)
References:
《China Flower Planting Technique Manual》 (China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018)
《Flower Horticulture》 (China Flower Association, Issue 2, 2019)