Planting method of marigold in South Africa

The origin of South African marigold is South Africa, and it has only been introduced into China in recent years. It is a very good landscaping plant with high ornamental value. The flowers are delicate and beautiful, and South African marigolds are planted in many parks and families. Let's take a look at how to grow marigold in South Africa.

I. growth habits

South African marigold Xiyang, medium cold resistance, can tolerate low temperature of-3 ℃-5 ℃, drought tolerance, like loose and fertile sandy loam, better performance in moist, well-ventilated environment, strong branching, no need for coring. Early flowering, long florescence, low temperature is conducive to flower bud formation and flowering, mild climate can grow throughout the year.

II. Planting methods

1. The method of reproduction: it is generally propagated by sowing or cutting. Cuttings need to be planted in the rooting seedbed within 12 to 24 hours after harvesting. 20 to 23 degrees are beneficial to the rooting of cutting seedlings, and the temperature can be reduced after rooting. In addition, rooting hormones can be dipped to stimulate rooting ahead of time and improve the uniformity of rooting. Sowing generally chooses to sow in spring, the budding rate is high, and the survival rate is also relatively high.

two。 Soil: South African marigold likes rich and loose sandy soil, try not to choose very poor soil to grow, it is easy to lead to South African marigold bud phenomenon, which we need to pay special attention to.

3. Lighting: we need to make sure there is enough sunlight on this land. South African marigold has a very high demand for sunlight, and it is difficult for South African marigold to blossom if there is little or no sunlight.

4. Watering: we need to ensure reasonable watering. Generally, the soil needs to be watered once a day in the early stage, and the soil needs to be moist every time. In the later stage, we need to make sure that it needs to be watered every 2 days. Because South African marigold has a high demand for water.

5. Fertilization: South African marigold is usually best fertilized once every two months, and you can choose to apply compound fertilizer. Before applying fertilizer, you need to make sure that the soil is properly loosened, which is conducive to the rapid absorption of compound fertilizer and proper watering.

6. Pest control: it is common for South African marigold to have pests in the later stage. We generally need to look at the degree of pest erosion. If there are fewer pests, just throw those insects away. If there are many pests, then we need to use some low concentrations of pesticides to solve the problem.

South African marigold cultivation is relatively simple, flowering white, pink, red, purple, blue, purple and other colors, in full bloom after a cluster, very beautiful.