The best kind of humus soil with loose and breathable properties
This article introduces the best soil for growing chrysanthemums as green plants and flowers. Detailed introduction is provided below.
What kind of soil is best for chrysanthemums? The best is humus soil with loose and breathable properties
Experienced gardeners know that choosing the right soil for planting flowers is half the success, and the same applies to growing chrysanthemums. What kind of soil is best for chrysanthemums? According to the growth habits of chrysanthemums, they prefer humus soil that is loose, fertilizing, water-retaining, and breathable. Some experienced gardeners believe that using the following five ingredients to prepare chrysanthemum nutrient soil yields good results.
One, forest leaf mold
It is best to use leaves that have been decomposed for many years in the sunny slopes and valleys of the mountains, which feel loose and light when picked up, are black-brown in color, and have a fresh smell. A mix of beech, oak, birch, and pine needle leaf mold is even better. If natural leaf mold is not available, collect fallen leaves in autumn, bury them in the ground, add a small amount of rice bran and human waste, and let them decompose for one or two years. Sieve them with a sieve the size of soybeans before using.
Two, horse manure soil
Prepare nutrient soil with well-fermented and decomposed horse manure, preferably the one stained by horse urine. The fermentation method is: choose a sunny area without积水, pile the horse manure naturally there, surround it with soil or a small wall made of two layers of bricks, water it properly to keep it moist, and turn the pile every 40 days during the summer and autumn seasons for better fermentation. After one or two summers, the horse manure will turn into a deep brown and can be sieved for use.
Three,炉灰渣 (coarse ash)
Select coarse ash the size of sorghum grains to prepare nutrient soil, which not only adds certain minerals and trace elements to the soil but also helps with aeration.
Four, sod soil
It is best to choose wild grasslands that have grown for many years,铲 half a spade deep of grass roots and leaves, and use it after one year of decomposition.
Five, river sand
It must be sieved and washed before use.
Using the above five materials as ingredients and the following eight formulas can yield ideal chrysanthemum plants.
(1) 8 parts of leaf mold soil and 2 parts of river sand (especially suitable for small plants); (2) 7 parts of horse manure soil and 3 parts of river sand; (3) 6 parts of leaf mold soil, 2 parts of river sand, and 2 parts of coarse ash; (4) 5 parts of horse manure soil, 3 parts of river sand soil, and 2 parts of coarse ash; (5) 4 parts of leaf mold soil, 3 parts of river sand soil, and 3 parts of horse manure soil; (6) 7 parts of leaf mold soil, 2 parts of sod soil, and 1 part of coarse ash; (7) 6 parts of leaf mold soil, 3 parts of horse manure soil, and 1 part of coarse ash; (8) 5 parts of leaf mold soil, 3 parts of horse manure soil, 1 part of coarse ash, and 1 part of river sand.
Amateur chrysanthemum enthusiasts can flexibly use the above eight formulas according to their material conditions, and can also combine two formulas to observe and summarize their own experience. The standard for checking whether the soil is suitable is to see if the fleshy roots are thick, extended, white, and have many root hairs. Experience has shown that if the soil is not suitable, the fleshy roots often grow thin and curly, with a dark color and more root hairs. Due to poor metabolic function, the leaves grow narrow and thin.
Chrysanthemums prefer slightly acidic soil. Enthusiasts with conditions can measure the soil pH with a test paper. The best pH range is between 5.5 and 6.5. If it exceeds 7, add a small amount of aluminum sulfate or ferrous sulfate to the soil, or pour a small amount of beer to neutralize it.
In summary, no matter what method is used to prepare the nutrient soil, always place a layer of small stones, broken tiles, small pieces of coarse ash, or large river sand at the bottom of the pot when potting, to facilitate drainage and prevent root rot. Additionally, if the bottom hole of the pot is too small, enlarge the hole or drill one or two more holes next to the original hole. The above is an introduction to the best soil for growing chrysanthemums.
The specific introduction of the best soil for growing chrysanthemums with loose and breathable humus soil shared above is for reference by netizens.