When is the best time to plant saffron?
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When is the best time to plant saffron?
Saffron is generally planted in September, the autumn. After germination, the seedlings are broadcast on the cultivated soil, but attention should be paid not to plant too densely, and keep the spacing between rows at about 20-35cm. Water it thoroughly once, cover it with a layer of straw, and then cover it with 6-8cm of soil. Keep the potting soil moist, and place it in a warm environment.
Best time to plant saffron
The saffron bulbs are placed indoors from June to October. A room of 10 square meters can accommodate one mu of saffron bulbs. The flowers are harvested from late October to early November. The growing period of indoor flowers is about 60 days. The bulbs are transplanted to the field before mid-November of the same year, and the bulbs can be harvested in early May of the following year. When is the best time to plant saffron seeds? The planting time of saffron is also limited. If you want the planting method of saffron to be relatively simple, it is generally planted in September of autumn. Due to the differences between the south and north of our country, it should be earlier in the north and later in the south. The main thing is to plant early and bloom early. This is also the fastest growing period of saffron. How long does it take for saffron to bloom after planting? Under normal cultivation conditions, the whole growth period of saffron is about 210 days, whether it is spring flowering or autumn flowering, they are autumn planting bulbs.How to plant saffron
Spread the germinated seedlings on the cultivated soil, be sure not to plant too densely, keep the spacing between rows at about 20-35cm, water it thoroughly once, cover it with a layer of straw, and then cover it with 6-8cm of soil. Keep the potting soil moist, and place it in a warm environment.Precautions for saffron planting management
After planting, water thoroughly, keep the soil moist at all times, and drain during the rainy season in the south. Water thoroughly before winter, and spray phosphate potassium solution on the leaves once every half month during the growing period. In the later stage of flowering, apply a solution of decomposed cake fertilizer once, and take antifreeze measures in winter.This article "When is the best time to plant saffron" is compiled by flower friends. If there are any inappropriate contents, please contact us for modification. If this content unintentionally infringes upon your rights, please contact QQ: 58589584 for immediate deletion.
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How to plant saffron bulbs
When planting saffron bulbs, it should be noted that it is best to soak them in a disinfectant solution for disinfection before planting. It takes about half an hour. In addition, after planting the bulbs, place them in a dark and ventilated place for maintenance. The early stage is its rooting period, and a low-temperature environment should be provided, about 5 to 9 degrees Celsius. The roots can grow out in about three weeks, and the later stage is the growing period. Increase the temperature to 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. It will take about another month to germinate and bloom.Saffron is a very famous variety of flowers, which has certain ornamental value, and its medicinal value is also very important. Generally, the stamens of saffron are used as medicine, which is why it attracts many people to plant it. Many people do not know the specific planting methods and time of saffron bulbs, so let's understand it together.
How to plant saffron bulbs
1. Select the bulbs
In the spring after flowering, remove the withered flowers immediately to avoid nutrient consumption, and apply 1 to 2 times of phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer solution to promote the growth of the bulb, and continue normal maintenance. When the aboveground part turns yellow in summer, remove the bulbs, dry them in the shade, and then store them.
2. Store the bulbs
Trim off the withered leaves at the top, remove the residual mother bulb, and then move it indoors. Grade them according to size and place them on the shelves indoors. There is no need to bury them in the soil. Place the bulbs with the buds facing upwards and flat in the tray, with a small gap between them.
3. Indoor potting and division
In autumn, according to the shape of the bulbs, those with daughter bulbs can be divided. Simply tear them apart by hand and plant them in pots.
4. Care after division
After division, increase the humidity of the indoor air appropriately, keep the soil moist, and promote bulb germination. After mid-August, when the temperature drops, generally no cooling measures are required. The suitable temperature for saffron is 15~18℃, and controlling the indoor temperature after division can promote flowering.
Planting techniques and management of saffron
1. Watering
Usually planted in autumn, winter and spring are its growing season, with cold and dry climate, which requires appropriate watering. Seedlings will emerge about 20 days after planting, and water once before germination to facilitate seedling emergence.
Water once before winter to increase the temperature of the soil. Generally, water once in mid-April to reduce the harm of dry hot winds. Pay attention when watering, do not pour ice water when the temperature is low, the water temperature should be similar to the room temperature, so as not to freeze the soil and affect the growth of plants.
2. Fertilizing
Before planting, sufficient base fertilizer should be added to the potting soil, such as cake fertilizer, farmyard manure, burnt soil, plant ash, chicken and duck manure, etc., and some superphosphate should also be applied.
After rooting, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer of nitrogen and phosphorus every 10 days, but we should pay attention that fertilizing should not be too concentrated, so as not to cause leaf overgrowth and affect the growth of flower buds. Generally, during the cultivation process, after the flowers bloom in October, apply 1 to 2 times of balanced quick-acting fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to promote the growth and development of bulbs.
How to care for potted saffron
Saffron is beautiful, easy to plant and can be eaten. It has a low plant type, suitable for pot planting and can also be planted in the ground. Dense planting looks very beautiful. The upper part of the stigma of the saffron flower column can also be picked and soaked in water to drink. Saffron planting is very simple and friendly to beginners. Saffron likes cool climate, has strong cold resistance, does not tolerate heat, and will enter dormancy in summer. The planting time of saffron is generally after September in autumn, and it can also be planted in March-April in spring.
Saffron has strong reproductive ability. If you plant saffron at home, it is recommended to choose larger bulbs. Small bulbs may not bloom in the same year, while large bulbs can not only bloom in the same year, but also bloom several flowers, with higher cost performance.
Saffron has relatively low requirements for soil. It is best to choose loose, breathable and fertile soil. When planting, the bud point should be upward, and the soil should be covered with a thickness of 3-4cm. After planting, water thoroughly once, and then place it in a cool and ventilated place to wait for germination. Generally, saffron will germinate in about ten days and a half. After saffron germinates, the light should be gradually increased until it is fully exposed to the sun.
And keep applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every 7-10 days. With sufficient fertilizer and water, saffron will bloom more and the flowers will be larger. When watering saffron potted plants, adhere to the principle of watering thoroughly after drying, and do not accumulate water to avoid bulb rot. In winter, if the temperature is lower than 5 degrees Celsius, attention should be paid to insulation, because the low temperature will cause the growth of saffron to stagnate. If the environment is kept warm, saffron will continue to grow, which is conducive to the recovery of bulbs.
In summer, the aboveground part of saffron will wither and enter the dormant period. At this time, the bulbs should be dug out, placed in a cool and ventilated place to dry the surface moisture of the bulbs, and then hung in a net bag or placed in a paper box, stored in a cool and ventilated place.
Saffron can also be watered. When watered, choose larger bulbs. Watering saffron consumes a lot of bulbs, and the bulbs will degenerate after flowering, which may not bloom again. If you want saffron to bloom every year, it is recommended to use soil cultivation, keep the fertilizer and water sufficient, and saffron can grow more and more.
When is the best time to plant saffron seeds?
Generally, saffron seeds can be planted around April, when the climate is relatively suitable for the growth of saffron. After sowing the seeds, it will germinate in about a week. Its growth cycle is about 3 months. Generally, saffron will bloom in October of each year, and seeds can be collected after November. Just pick the seeds by hand.
Planting time of saffron seeds
Saffron is a perennial plant. It will germinate in about a week after sowing the seeds. The growth cycle of saffron is about 3 months. Generally, saffron seeds can be planted around April, when the climate is relatively suitable for the growth of saffron.
Planting method of saffron seeds
1. Before planting saffron, it is necessary to choose relatively healthy and full seeds, which can improve its survival rate.
2. Generally, when planting saffron, it is necessary to use relatively loose and fertile soil, which can help it discharge excess water quickly.
3. Generally, after planting saffron, it is necessary to ensure that fertilizer is applied once a month, which is conducive to promoting the rapid growth of saffron.
Collection of saffron seeds
Saffron generally blooms in October of each year, and seeds can be collected after November. Just pick the seeds by hand.
Appearance of saffron seeds
The seeds of saffron are oval, usually yellowish white, and their appearance is relatively larger than that of ordinary plant seeds, and the grains are relatively full, with high survival ability.
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