How to manage ground-planted roses during consecutive rainy days?
This article introduces the management of ground-planted roses during consecutive rainy days, with the following details:
In the article from the day before yesterday, we discussed the fertilization management of potted roses during consecutive rainy days, and many flower enthusiasts left comments saying it was biased, and why not discuss the management of ground-planted roses in the rain? So today, let's talk about the management precautions for ground-planted roses during consecutive rainy days.
Management precautions for ground-planted roses during consecutive cloudy and rainy days
The management of ground-planted roses is relatively simple, but if there is consecutive rain, we need to pay attention to the following three issues.
1. Avoid waterlogging
When planting roses on the ground, we often dig a hole in the ground, put the rose seedling in, and cover it with soil. After getting rained on, we may find that the previously raised soil around the planted roses has become lower, which can easily lead to waterlogging during consecutive rainy days.
Therefore, when planting, one should note that the hole should be dug shallow and the soil mounded high. But if it's already planted, what should we do now since we can't dig it up?
My personal suggestion is: during consecutive rainy days, dig ditches around the ground-planted roses for drainage to prevent waterlogging in the root zone of the roses, which is very important. Once waterlogged, the roses will quickly wither after the weather clears.
2. Spray pesticides when the weather clears
Preventing waterlogging in ground-planted roses is very important, but preventing diseases and pests is equally important!
What if it rains every day and we can't spray pesticides?
For us flower enthusiasts, it's indeed difficult to spray pesticides when it rains every day, but there's no other option. If we can catch a few hours of rain-free time, we should spray the pesticides immediately.
Usually, the pesticides we spray can take effect after 2 hours of rain. If the leaves still have water droplets and are quite wet when spraying, the concentration of the mixed pesticide can be slightly higher, considering the wet leaf surface and the upcoming rain. However, the concentration should not be too high, or it can easily cause phytotoxicity.
If there's really no chance to spray, one might as well buy some systemic fungicides and insecticides, such as carbendazim, dinotefuran, and other pink and purple medications, and directly sprinkle them around the soil of the rose roots. After being absorbed by the roses, they can also prevent diseases and kill pests.
3. Timely top-dressing
Ground-planted roses may also show signs of nutrient deficiency after prolonged rain. During long rainy periods, water-soluble fertilizers can be used and directly sprinkled around the root zone. With the rain, these fertilizers will also enter the soil and be absorbed and utilized by the plants. When applying fertilizer, be sure to avoid sprinkling it on the main roots and leaves.
The above are some tips and knowledge on how to manage ground-planted roses during consecutive rainy days. I hope this article can provide you with some help!