When will the Persian chrysanthemum sow? What is the planting method?

Persian chrysanthemum is a variety of colorful flowers, often used in grass, trees, roadside green plants, can also be used for indoor greening, so when to sow Persian chrysanthemum? If you want to raise Persian chrysanthemum, what is the planting method?

First, the basic introduction of Persian chrysanthemum

Persian chrysanthemum is an autumn British plant of Compositae, which is native to America and Mexico. It is an annual or perennial herb. It is also planted in many areas in China, and it is widely planted in Yunnan and Sichuan.

Persian chrysanthemum is a kind of ornamental flower, which is mainly used for greening and planting in parks, gardens, grass edges, roads and residential areas. it can also be used as medicine, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification and dissolving dampness.

When will the Persian chrysanthemum be sown?

The sowing time of Persian chrysanthemum is generally in April of each year, but the climatic conditions in different regions are different, and the sowing time is not exactly the same, so it is necessary to adjust the planting time according to climate and temperature.

The suitable germination temperature of Persian chrysanthemum is 15 ℃-20 ℃, so the temperature during the period of planting Persian chrysanthemum is generally in this range.

If the temperature drops suddenly or rises after sowing, heat preservation or cooling measures should be taken in time to prevent the seeds from dying without germination.

If you are afraid that sowing is difficult to sprout, you can also take the way of cutting to plant Persian chrysanthemum, which is generally carried out in early summer or August-September. The specific operation is: cut off the top tip of the branch 7-10 cm, insert it into the prepared seedbed, water and shade, and take root in about 2 weeks.

What is the planting method of Persian chrysanthemum?

1. Transplanting

After successfully propagating Persian chrysanthemum by sowing or cutting, the seedlings can be transplanted after growing for a period of time (with 4-5 true leaves), and basal fertilizer can be applied properly before transplanting.

2. Pick the heart

If Persian chrysanthemum grows too fast and only grows tall but not branches, then it can be heart-picked and generally bred into short plants, that is, the top is removed when the seedling is 20-30cm high, and then the new terminal buds are removed several times in a row, so that the number of flowering will be more, and the plant is not easy to lodge.

3. Other management

During the growth period of Persian chrysanthemum, it is also necessary to do a good job in watering, lighting, fertilization and other management, so that Persian chrysanthemum can grow better, of which:

Lighting: Persian chrysanthemum likes light and is resistant to drought, so it can be planted in areas with sufficient scattered light, and pay attention to sunscreen when the summer weather is hot.

Fertilization and watering: the fertilization of Persian chrysanthemum is generally applied with 5 times water of mature urine every 10 days during the growth period, and 2-3 times of water during drought.

In addition to planting Persian chrysanthemum at the right time, late management is also very important. Only by taking good care of it can good-looking Persian chrysanthemum be cultivated.