Narcissus: What kind of soil is best for planting?
Here is an introduction to the best soil for planting narcissus and some tips for growing narcissus in soil, which will be shared with you next.
When it's getting close to the New Year, many flower enthusiasts like to buy some narcissus bulbs to plant them and let them grow leaves and bloom directly. Narcissus has a strong fragrance and a long blooming period, and it is very popular among plant lovers. So, how should we cultivate narcissus to make it root and bloom quickly?
Narcissus can be grown in water or soil, and both methods are fine. Today, let's talk about soil cultivation, as it is much better than water cultivation. Most narcissus grown in water are thrown away after blooming, but with soil cultivation, we can keep them for a while. If the bulb is large enough, it can bloom again in the second year.
Soil cultivation of narcissus is very simple. First, remove all the dry outer skin of the bulb, check if there is any rot on the surface, clean all the dry roots, and then find some carbendazim to dilute the water to a concentration of 1:800. Soak the bulbs in it to do a good job of sterilization. Generally, soaking for half an hour is enough. After soaking, take them out and dry the moisture adhering to the epidermis. Then, we need to prepare soil for planting. The soil should be as breathable and water-permeable as possible. Usually, a mixture of nutritious soil and river sand works very well. Choose a smaller and shallower pot and plant it directly. When planting, do not cover the whole bulb with soil. Leave the top exposed to make it sprout faster.
After planting, water it directly, adding some carbendazim and root-promoting liquid to the water, which will allow it to grow roots quickly without rotting. Once it is planted well, put it in a place with good ventilation and plenty of sunlight. It will slowly grow roots. The longer the roots grow, the more new buds will grow out. When the new buds start to grow, we can supplement some fertilizer. Choose a fertilizer with a high content of phosphorus and potassium and no lack of other elements, such as "Flower More 2," applying it 2-3 times a month.
With sufficient sunlight and nutrients, when the potting soil is dry for two to three centimeters, water it thoroughly. This will allow our narcissus to grow leaves and bloom quickly without lacking nutrients. The flowers will have a strong fragrance. After blooming, cut off thewithered flowers and supplement with plenty of fertilizer again. It will be able to last until summer, and the bulb will not become emaciated but grow larger. By the second year, it might even bloom again.
The above is a specific introduction to the best soil for planting narcissus and some tips for soil cultivation of narcissus, for reference by netizens.