Planting method of Platycodon grandiflorum "Prairie Gentian"

Platycodon grandiflorum is a flower species that many people like, beautiful and generous in color, unique and elegant in flower type. The price of eustoma sold in flower shops is not low, and the economic value of planting eustoma is quite high. So, what is the cultivation method of eugenol?

I. Introduction to Eustoma grandiflorum

Platycodon grandiflorum alias prairie gentian, native to the united states and mexico, horticultural varieties have single flowers and multi-petal flowers two varieties. Since the introduction and cultivation of Japan in the last century, it has been known to most people. Platycodon grandiflorum has a variety of colors, such as pink, purple, green, white, etc., and its appearance is fresh and refined, elegant and beautiful. It is loved by many people. Nowadays, popular flower arrangements also regard Platycodon grandiflorum as the main variety.

Second, the cultivation method of Eustoma grandiflorum

1. Seedling soil arrangement

Prepare seedling soil before sowing, prepare a flowerpot with a diameter of about 20cm, put seedling soil into the flowerpot and spray water to keep the soil moist.

2. Sowing method

The seeds are very small and should be carefully preserved. Here's a tip. Take an old chopstick, wet the tip of the chopstick, point it on the seed of Platycodon grandiflorum, stick the seed on it and put it into the pot, so as to prevent the seed from falling. Eustoma seeds can be sown in the soil, no need to cover soil.

3. Post-sowing management

In order to keep the soil moist after planting, the flower pot can be covered with a layer of plastic wrap and opened for 1 hour a day. In addition, after sowing should be appropriate amount of water every day.

4. Germination management

Seeds generally germinate from 2 weeks to about a month after sowing. Before germination, it is necessary to keep the soil moist and not to stir the soil. After germination, pay attention to windbreak and moderate water spray. In addition, proper light should be given after germination, but not sun exposure.

5, planting management

① Light

Eustoma grandiflorum belongs to light-loving plants. Long-term sunshine is beneficial to the growth and development of eustoma grandiflorum and the formation of flower buds, which can promote the flowering period ahead of schedule. If conditions permit, 16 hours of sunshine per day is preferred.

② Temperature

Eugenia likes light and warmth and needs the right light and temperature. The suitable temperature for growth period is 15-28 degrees, and the winter temperature drops below 5 degrees and cannot bloom.

③ watering

Eugenia likes moisture, but avoid excessive moisture that can lead to pests. After the buds grow, avoid soil moisture and exposure to sunlight. In addition, proper watering is needed during the growing period to bloom normally.

6, pest control

Common diseases and insect pests of Platycodon grandiflorum include stem blight, root rot, gray spot, leaf miner and aphid. The disease can be controlled by spraying 1% Bordeaux mixture or 50% Baicaoqing WP 500-800 times solution. Insect pests can be sprayed with 50% phoxim 1000 times solution or 40% omethoate 1000-1500 times solution for sterilization and pest control. These methods are more efficient and can reduce the damage degree of eugenol.

The above is the introduction of the cultivation method of Platycodon grandiflorum compiled by Xiaobian for you. Do you know it? Go buy some eustoma seeds and start planting!