Cultivation and maintenance methods of corn chrysanthemum

Cornflower originated in Europe, is regarded as the national flower of Germany, cornflower can not only be seen but also tasted, is a good honey plant, and has a certain medicinal value, it can be said that the economic value is very high. Some flower friends like to plant cornflowers by themselves. The editor has sorted out the cultivation methods and some problems that need to be paid attention to in the cultivation process for you. Friends in need can understand them together.

Cornflower

Cornflowers like sunny, cool climate, avoid hot summer, suitable for fertile and loose soil. Because of the straight root, it is suitable for live broadcast. Autumn sowing is early flowering, overwintering in a cold bed, and cornflower can blossom at the end of spring. Cornflower is not tolerant to transplant, so it must bring soil mass when transplanting, otherwise it is not easy to slow down the seedlings. After the planting survived, the feces and urine of mature people with 5 times water were applied every 10 days or every month, and the fertilization was stopped in March of the following year to wait for flowering. If potted, the potted soil should be loose and fertile, and the rotten leaves of garden soil, ash of plants and trees should be mixed with mixed soil. when the seedlings have six or seven leaves, they will be transplanted for the first time; after growing, they will be changed to at least three pots, because the cornflower has a straight root system. Large seedlings are not resistant to transplanting. It can be continuously buried in the soil in winter and taken out in early March. Fertilizing should be diligent and stop fertilizing when the bud appears.

Strong cold tolerance, can be planted in the open field in East China, North China must be covered to survive the winter; like fertile and loose soil; like sufficient sunshine; self-sowing; strong adaptability, easy to cultivate. When cultivating cut flowers, the greenhouse is usually used to promote flowers: sowing in August, planting in September, and producing flowers in February of the following year. The warm land in the customs is generally sown from August to September, the open field is covered with overwintering, it is planted in early spring of the following year, and blossoms in early summer. The northeast is sown in spring in the greenhouse. Because the root of cornflower is taproot and the lateral root is very few, so transplanting should bring soil into the seedling, and if the seedling is large, it is not easy to survive, so it is often direct seeded in spring. Cornflower can also be self-sowing and reproduce, in addition, cornflower likes close planting, otherwise it will grow poorly.

Corn chrysanthemum is strong, cold-resistant, like sunshine, and requires fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It is generally broadcast in the seedbed in September and can be overwintered in the south of central China without cold protection in winter. It is transplanted in November or in early March of the following year. The autumn sowing seedlings in North China were transplanted once when they had 2 or 3 true leaves, moved forward to the sunny bed in winter, covered with cold protection in winter, and planted in the open field in the early spring of the following year. Base fertilizer should be applied before planting. 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. Chrysanthemum cornflower stem is thin and weak, easy to lodge, so the planting distance should not be too dense, to prevent the growth of too dense, poor ventilation and lodging. In the seedling stage, it is necessary to top and pick the heart to promote more branches and dwarf the plant, so that it blossoms more and the plant shape is beautiful. During the growing period, 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. At the same time, watering should be moderate, not too much, and we must pay attention to timely drainage in the rainy season, otherwise it will cause rotten roots and affect the normal growth of the plant.

Cultivation methods of cornflower planting skills of cornflower

Cornflower is a kind of herb of Compositae, the stem is straight, the whole is white, branching from the middle section, the leaves grow into lanceolate, the basal leaves are generally pinnately lobed, the stems and leaves are not thin spider silk hair, the lower part is thin velvet. The top inflorescence is panicle or corymbose, the flowers are blue, light red, white, lavender and so on, purple and blue are more expensive, will send out a faint fragrance. This plant is mainly abundant in Europe, especially in the German countryside. It can be seen everywhere and is regarded as the national flower.

Cornflower seeds are generally sown in spring and autumn, of which autumn is the best, probably from mid-August to mid-late September. When planting, sow the seeds in the seedbed in the open field, gently compaction, and then pour the right amount of water, covered with grass, can germinate quickly, and remove the grass after sprouting. When the leaves grow to 6-7, they can be planted in November, and then 1:5 of rotten human feces and urine will be applied every 10 days or half a month until February-March of the following year. Potted sowing requires fertile and loose soil, and mixed soil such as rotten leaves is recommended.

Culture method of cornflower

Cornflower is adaptable, easy to survive, easy to grow, has strong cold resistance, likes light, can be planted in places with sufficient light, smooth drainage and air circulation, and should not be placed in a damp environment.

Use soil: the soil quality should choose loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage. The cultivated soil had better maintain good ventilation and facilitate drainage. If the soil is too sticky, it can be mixed with serpent sawdust or perlite with 30% Mel and 40% perlite.

Watering: generally only need to water once a day to meet its needs, not often in hot and dry summer, watering once in the morning and evening respectively to meet the water demand, while cooling the soil, pay attention not to pour too much water to cause accumulation in the basin.

Fertilization: many plants need to have fertile soil, cornflower is no exception, the average growth period a month to apply three elements of diluent, if the leaf growth is too good, can appropriately reduce the composition of nitrogen fertilizer, early flowering can be applied phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote the growth of flowers.

Flowering management: this plant grows lateral branches, which is not conducive to the growth of flowers, so it can properly remove unnecessary lateral buds and retain some branchlets in order to make the flowers grow big and exuberant. As the cornflower needs long-term light, and the winter sun is insufficient, food lamps can be used to make up for the lack of sunlight and promote its flowering.

Corn chrysanthemum is strong, cold-resistant, like sunshine, and requires fertile, loose, well-drained soil. It is generally broadcast in the seedbed in September and can be overwintered in the south of central China without cold protection in winter. It is transplanted in November or in early March of the following year. The autumn sowing seedlings in North China were transplanted once when they had 2 or 3 true leaves, moved forward to the sunny bed in winter, covered with cold protection in winter, and planted in the open field in the early spring of the following year. Base fertilizer should be applied before planting. 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. Chrysanthemum cornflower stem is thin and weak, easy to lodge, so the planting distance should not be too dense, to prevent the growth of too dense, poor ventilation and lodging. In the seedling stage, it is necessary to top and pick the heart to promote more branches and dwarf the plant, so that it blossoms more and the plant shape is beautiful. During the growing period, 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. At the same time, watering should be moderate, not too much, and we must pay attention to timely drainage in the rainy season, otherwise it will cause rotten roots and affect the normal growth of the plant.

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Culture and action methods of cornflower

Cornflower

Aliases: blue hibiscus, litchi chrysanthemum, emerald blue.

Families and genera: native to Europe; annual herbs of the genus Chrysanthemum of Compositae.

Appearance form

Stem: there are tall and dwarf species, the stem is often toothed or pinnately cracked, and the plant height is 30cm to 90cm.

Branches: much branched, slender branches.

Leaves: stems and leaves have white hairs, leaves are linear, entire.

Flowers: summer is the season when the cornflower blossoms. The medium-sized heads grow at the top of the slender stem, the edge of the tongue flower is funnel-shaped, the petal edge is toothed, the central flower tube-shaped, showing white, red, blue, purple and other colors, but mostly blue.

Varieties: there are about 500 species of plants of the same genus, including American cornflower, fragrant cornflower, mountain cornflower, soft-haired cornflower and so on.

Maintenance essentials

Water: water should be properly watered during growth to prevent rotting roots.

Light: strong adaptability, like sufficient sunshine, not resistant to dampness, should be planted in a place with sufficient sunshine and good drainage, otherwise it will lead to death due to dampness.

Soil: like fertile, loose and well-drained sandy soil, if potted, pot soil should be loose and fertile, it is best to use garden soil, rotten leaves, plant ash and other mixed soil, when the seedling has 6 or 7 leaves, transplant for the first time; later, change to a larger pot, because the cornflower is a straight root system, the big seedling is not resistant to transplanting. It can be continuously buried in the soil in winter and taken out in early March.

Reproduction: generally use sowing method, autumn sowing is better.

Indoor use: cornflower can nourish beauty and relax mood. Many skin care products have cornflower ingredients. Because it is very mild, has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect, can soften and relieve the skin and make the skin full of elasticity and vitality, especially suitable for eye maintenance and care. Cornflower also has a good moisturizing effect, often wash hair with cornflower water, can maintain and moisturize hair, make hair fluttering.

In spring and autumn, when the climate is dry and the skin needs to replenish moisture in time, you might as well make a cup of cornflower moisturizing tea. The practice is very simple: 2 grams of cornflower and 2 grams of roses. After soaking in boiling water, add the right amount of honey to drink. This scented tea has the effect of nourishing liver function and regulating blood circulation, which can make the skin more tender and moist.

Special tip: corn chrysanthemum is afraid of heat and cold, so don't let the bright light shine directly and don't see the sun for a long time. When using cornflower for cosmetology, it is best to make it into dried flowers.