Planting methods and matters needing attention of Cornflower Seeds

Planting cornflower is a process of planting warmth and happiness, from the quietly sprouting of planting, to the growth of branches and leaves, and then to the blooming of buds, growing not only plants, but also more people's expectations and hopes. And all the investment in the middle is watering a very mature dream.

How to plant cornflower seeds

1. Sowing time of cornflower

Cornflower is a herbaceous plant with fresh and lovely flowers and simple cultivation, so many people like to raise potted chrysanthemum at home. Cornflower can be sown in spring and autumn, and it is better to sow in autumn.

2. Sowing method of cornflower

Corn chrysanthemum can be sown in mid-late September

In the prepared pot soil, sprinkle an appropriate amount of cornflower seeds, the seeds should be healthy and full; then sprinkle a little soil, cover the soil to see the seeds for the degree; after sprinkling a small amount of soil, a little compaction, be careful not to force too much, otherwise the seeds are not easy to be unearthed; pour enough water to flow out from the mouth of the bottom of the flowerpot; after that, you should often water, often keep the soil moist, and often observe. After the planting has survived, apply appropriate amount of fertilizer every 10 days or half a month, and stop fertilizing in March of the following year to wait for flowering.

3. Matters needing attention in sowing cornflower

Because the cornflower is native to the fields of Europe, it is more hardy, likes cool and sunny environment. Therefore, the cultivated soil should be loose and fertile sandy loam with good drainage. If the basin soil is loose and fertile, it is best to use garden soil rotten leaves, plant ash and so on to form a mixed soil. when the seedlings have 6-7 leaves, they are transplanted for the first time, and the dwarf seedlings are replaced into the tube basin.

Planting method of cornflower

1. Basin soil requirements

Cornflower prefers loose, fertile and well-drained sandy loam. Therefore, the corn chrysanthemum basin soil should be drained and well ventilated as far as possible. If the soil is more viscous, it can be improved by mixing sawdust or perlite. Garden soil rotten leaves, plant ash and other mixed soil is the best choice for cornflower basin soil.

2. Light regulation

The cornflower is a long-day plant and needs a long time of light, so pay attention to putting the cornflower where the sun shines in winter.

In winter, the sunshine time is relatively short, sometimes can not meet the needs of the cornflower itself, you can use plant lamps to supplement lighting at night, can blossom early.

The sun is strong in summer, so you can't put the cornflower in the direct sunlight. You should pay attention to shading and receive some scattered light.

3. Regulation of water and fertilizer.

Watering the cornflower once a day is actually enough, but when it is drier in summer, it is necessary to properly water more water, usually once in the morning and evening, to keep the pot soil moist and reduce the temperature of the potted plant, but do not have stagnant water.

Cornflowers like how fat they are. If the leaves are too luxuriant, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced appropriately, and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied before flowering in order to make it bloom with large and beautiful flowers.

4. Disease and pest control

There are fewer insect pests in cornflower. As long as you pay attention to water control, appropriate fertilization, increase light, and maintain ventilation. In severe cases, properly increase the spraying of insecticides.

Matters needing attention in the culture of cornflower

1. The cornflower is strong, cold-resistant and sunny, requiring fertile, loose and well-drained soil.

2. Basal fertilizer should be applied before planting cornflower. Because the cornflower has a straight root system and is not resistant to transplantation, it is necessary to bring a larger soil mass when transplanting.

3. The stem of Chrysanthemum morifolium is thin and weak and is easy to lodge, so the planting distance should not be too dense. It is necessary to prevent the lodging caused by overdense growth and poor ventilation.

4. Cornflower needs to top and pick the heart at the seedling stage to promote more branches and dwarf the plant, so that it blossoms more and the plant shape is beautiful.

5. During the growing period of cornflower, liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 20 days, but it should be noted that more nitrogen fertilizer should be applied, and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied properly to make the stem firm and the flower color bright.

6. the cornflower should be watered properly, not too much, and pay attention to timely drainage in the rainy season, otherwise it will cause rotten roots and affect the normal growth of the plant.

Flowering period of cornflower

The flowering period of cornflower is from April to May every year, but during viewing, it will also be artificially regulated to make it blossom at the right time. In addition, the cornflower enters the fruiting stage after flowering, and the ripening period is from May to June.

The cultivation of cornflower should not only pay attention to how the seeds are planted, but also the regulation of the environment, the care after germination and growth, and the beautification of appearance, which is related to the final beauty of cornflower. Therefore, it can not be ignored, of course, the most advanced cultivation is respect for the personality of the plant itself.