When will the black chrysanthemum sow? What is the specific planting method?

Black heart chrysanthemum is also known as black heart golden chrysanthemum, although the name is called black heart, but in fact it also has green heart, purple heart, red heart and other colors of fruit, this is a kind of flower completely delayed by its name. It is mainly produced in North America and is a perennial herb, mostly cultivated in 2012. It is resistant to both cold and drought. Like to Yang ventilated environment, have self-sowing habits. It can be cultivated in general soil, and the florescence is from May to September. When will the black chrysanthemum sow? What is the specific planting method?

When will the black chrysanthemum be sown?

There are two options for sowing black chrysanthemum: spring sowing and autumn sowing. If you choose spring sowing, you need to sow in March, and if you choose autumn sowing, you need to sow in September. The biggest difference between spring sowing and autumn sowing is the flowering period. Spring sowing black chrysanthemum will bloom in June and July, while autumn sowing will not blossom until May of the following year. However, the climate varies greatly from country to country, and the most suitable sowing time is also different.

2. specific planting methods of black-hearted chrysanthemum

1. Soil: black chrysanthemum has strong vitality and good adaptability to the growth environment. The soil only needs to be drained, breathable, loose and fertile. The general sandy loam is breathable, moisture permeable and fertile, so it is very suitable for chrysanthemum cultivation.

2. Temperature: black chrysanthemum likes a warm and ventilated environment, and the suitable temperature for plant germination is about 21 to 30 degrees, while the general suitable temperature for growth is about 10 to 30 degrees, which is relatively cold-resistant, but it is not very resistant to high temperature. The planting temperature should not exceed 26 degrees in the daytime, while the temperature at night needs to be maintained at about 10 to 15 degrees in order to bloom continuously.

3. Lighting: black chrysanthemum likes plenty of light, although, like many plants, black heart chrysanthemum is very taboo about strong sunshine in summer, so it needs proper shading and cooling, because long-term sunshine and strong light can burn plants. And weak light in winter, lack of light may affect plant growth, it needs to be placed in the indoor sunny place for careful maintenance.

4. Water and fertilizer: black-hearted chrysanthemum is very adaptable, the requirements for water and fertilizer are not very strict, and black-hearted chrysanthemum is also drought-resistant, so daily watering should not be too much, generally follow the principle of dry and wet watering, water should not be too much, affect the growth and health of plant roots, and fertilization only needs to apply some fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium at the right time.

5. Pruning: when the flowering period of the black-hearted chrysanthemum is over, some residual branches and rotten leaves should be cut off in time to promote its regeneration and flowering. For black chrysanthemum for cut flowers, coring can be carried out appropriately to prolong its florescence. For some perennial plants, it is necessary to force the split, so as not to affect the growth and flowering.

6. Diseases and insect pests: the diseases and insect pests of Chrysanthemum morifolium are usually very few, and there are only common plant and flower diseases such as root rot, which is mainly due to excessive plant moisture, poor drainage and ventilation, so in the process of daily maintenance, it must be properly watered and cultured in an indoor ventilated place to strictly prevent the occurrence of diseases.