Can I repot the roses that have already germinated?
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Previously, due to the impact of the epidemic, many of our friends didn't have time to repot the roses. Now, the roses have entered the germination period. Can we still repot the roses at this time?
In fact, it's still not too late to repot the roses now, but there will be some differences in the operation compared to winter, and it still needs attention, otherwise it's easy to cause the new buds to wither after repotting.
Precautions for repotting roses in early spring:
1. Avoid removing too much original soil
In the dormant period of winter, we can remove 1/2-2/3 of the original soil, but when repotting roses in the germination period of early spring, it's better to keep more soil and avoid removing too much. Just gently loosen the soil around the outer roots, remove 1/3 of the potting soil from the outside, and let the outer roots naturally relax.
2. Avoid excessive root pruning
After loosening the outer roots, observe the roots. If the roots are healthy, there's no need to prune. If there are some rotten or old roots, they can be pruned, and the long roots should also be shortened.
But if all the roots are healthy new ones, avoid forcing root pruning. The more the roots are damaged, the slower the recovery speed of the rose plant. However, since it has already germinated, it will have an adverse effect on the growth of the new buds.
After processing the original soil clump like the one in the picture above, it can be planted in a pot. When planting, special attention should be paid to the following points, otherwise it's easy to cause the new buds to wither.
3. Avoid applying fresh fertilizer
It's necessary to add a sufficient amount of base fertilizer when planting in a pot, but the base fertilizer is very particular. It must be fully fermented organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer used as the base fertilizer. I used a matrix companion organic fertilizer and bone meal with a small amount of calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer as the base fertilizer for planting.
Can I repot the roses that have already germinated?
The base fertilizer should be mixed with the potting soil, not piled together, as this can easily cause localized high fertility and result in root burning. After mixing, add some planting soil to cover a layer to prevent the rose roots from directly contacting the base fertilizer.
Then place the rose in the pot, add planting soil, and gently tap the pot wall while adding soil to make the soil closely combine with the rose roots.
4. Avoid using fast-acting fertilizer as base fertilizer
Some friends will use fast-acting compound fertilizer as the base fertilizer when repotting, which is very prone to fertilizer damage. The compound fertilizer will dissolve in water after being watered, releasing fertilizer quickly. The absorption capacity of the newly repotted rose seedlings is relatively poor, and it's difficult to tolerate such high concentrations of fertilizer, which can easily lead to root burning, black buds, or even direct withering.
5. Avoid not exposing the seedlings to the sun after repotting
After the roses are planted in the pot, water them thoroughly first to make the soil combine well with the rose roots. After watering, place them in a well-ventilated area or outside to dry excess moisture, then proceed with the slow acclimatization.
The slow acclimatization should be carried out according to the local weather conditions. In principle, newly repotted roses should not be exposed to rain for a long time, as it can easily cause the potting soil to accumulate water and affect survival. If the sunlight is not very strong, the roses can be directly exposed to full sunlight after repotting.
Some friends may worry that direct sunlight after repotting will kill the new buds. Green Plant Enthusiast Network suggests that you can first expose them to half-day sunlight, but definitely not in a place without direct sunlight. Roses in the germination period should maintain sufficient sunlight to make the new buds grow stronger, and the future flowering varieties will also be better.
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