How to grow forsythia to make the roots thicker (tips on how to make the stems of forsythia thicker)

How to grow jasmine to make it grow thicker

First, root storage

When selecting seedlings, choose seedlings with thick taproots for planting, which can greatly shorten the time it takes for the roots to grow thicker.

The growth of roots is like branches and leaves. You can also "nurture" the roots by pruning them during repotting. The roots can be divided into multiple levels and grow in multiples to form a dense network of fibrous roots on the ground, which can increase nutrient absorption.

When planting, plant in a horizontal position, try to retain the fibrous roots, then cut off the large roots to form a wound, and then trim the wound to make it smooth and without burrs. When the wound heals later, more lateral roots will grow at the wound site.

Root storage and taproot maintenance are the most easily overlooked issues when planting.

Second, the soil for planting

The growth of roots is closely related to the soil environment. The roots of winter jasmine are suitable for loose, breathable, non-compacted, non-waterlogged, lightly fertile, slightly acidic soil. It is recommended to use mixed soil when planting to give the roots the best growth environment.

When mixing the soil, you can use 1/3 of each of garden soil + humus soil + freshwater river sand. Then add a layer of honeycomb coal powder. This mixed soil is the best soil for planting winter jasmine.

Potted forsythia is limited by the lack of soil and the volume of the flowerpot. We can put a large pot at the bottom of the flowerpot to allow the roots to steal into the large pot.

In this way, the root system can increase its spreading area, absorb nutrients from more soil, and the roots can grow thicker faster.

Third, the issue of watering

We know that when caring for forsythia, stagnant water will cause root rot, and loss of water will easily cause the roots to wither.

To replenish water for forsythia, not only must there be sufficient water to supply the needs of growth, but the soil must also be alternately dry and wet. When it is dry, oxygen can enter the soil, allowing the roots to breathe more smoothly .

When watering, the main method is to judge by the dryness of the shallow surface soil about 3 cm. During daily maintenance, use your fingers to dig into the shallow surface soil about 3 cm. When it is dry, you can immediately water it thoroughly, so as to achieve "don't water if it is not dry, and water it thoroughly if you do."

In spring, you can extend the watering time by 1 to 2 days. In hot weather, you can add spraying to supplement water.

Fourth, the planting environment

The environment is the most critical factor for plant growth. In an environment suitable for plant growth, the plants will be more flexible in coordinating water, soil, fertilizer, etc.

The maintenance location requires good ventilation, sufficient light, a temperature between approximately 15 and 32 degrees Celsius in the suitable growth range, and an air humidity of more than 65%.

When caring for the forsythia at home, it needs shade except in the hot summer. It can be kept in an open location on all sides at other times. More light can promote higher and better photosynthesis of the forsythia and increase the efficiency of nutrient absorption.

If the humidity is not enough, you can use spray to increase the humidity of the environment, so that the roots can better replenish water without causing water accumulation.

Fifth, fertilization

When fertilizing forsythia, the nutrients must be balanced to ensure the growth of the upper branches and leaves and the growth of the roots in the pot.

When applying fertilizer, mainly add "nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium". "Nitrogen" can promote the growth of branches and leaves and produce more side branches. "Phosphorus and potassium" can promote the growth of roots and promote photosynthesis. It is recommended to use "organic fertilizer" with compound nutrients for fertilization.

For daily fertilization, "fermented organic fertilizer" should be buried shallowly in the flower soil by loosening the soil, about once a month.

After flowering in spring and in autumn, it is recommended to increase the supplementation of organic fertilizer and water. Every month, dilute animal manure water or rice water with water in a ratio of 1:3, and water the flower soil once every other month.

Sixth, pruning

The main purpose of pruning forsythia is to reduce nutrient consumption and concentrate nutrient supply to retain the growth of branches and roots.

After the winter jasmine enters its vigorous growth period, its branches will grow rapidly. Do not prune them at this time, because the increase in branches and leaves and better photosynthesis can also promote the pruning of underground roots.

After a period of time, when the growth rate of the branches slows down, trim off the excess branches.

The germination power of winter jasmine is very strong. During the two vigorous growth periods in spring and autumn, new latent buds can appear in any position. The growth of latent buds consumes a lot of nutrients.

Therefore, during this rapid growth stage, it is necessary to remove the buds at the base, and first remove the inner buds, muffled buds, axillary buds, and dense buds in the crown that cannot effectively carry out photosynthesis.