Can the seeds of golden balls be planted directly in the ground? (Ground-planted golden balls grow fast if cultivated and managed)

Will the golden marble grow fast when planted in the ground?

A netizen asked: Does the golden ball plant grow fast when planted in the ground? How to maintain it?

Planting golden balls in the ground is called free-range . Under the same conditions, it will definitely grow faster than potted golden balls. And it is several times faster. In the free-range state, the light is appropriate and the ventilation is good.

The root system of the golden ball can stretch freely without being bound by the flower pot . A large amount of soil can recover freely and continuously under the sun and rain, and it is not easy to cause hardening, and it is more loose and breathable. Therefore, it is best to plant the golden ball in the ground.

How to maintain and manage golden marbles

1. Planting

When planting golden balls, it is best to use the method of making ridges on the ground, piling soil on the ridges, and finally planting shallowly and burying deeply. In addition to the farmland soil for planting. When planting, other nutrient soil should be mixed to increase the nutrients in the soil and supply the growth of golden balls.

The soil for planting golden balls is recommended to be a mixture of pond mud + humus soil + freshwater river sand + honeycomb coal powder in a ratio of one-fourth . The mixed soil can give full play to the advantages of the soil, with looseness, air permeability, good drainage, and long-lasting fertility.

Plant the golden balls in a planting bag, fill the bag with mixed soil, and place the planting bag on the piled ridge. This planting method is conducive to drainage. After the golden balls grow for a period of time, the roots will grow on the ridge. Better stretching.

2. Environment

In order to make the golden balls grow quickly during the stocking stage, it is recommended that you keep it in a well-ventilated location facing south and keep the temperature suitable for the growth of golden balls for a long time throughout the year, about between 15 and 35 degrees Celsius.

In a location without high temperature, or in a location with relatively low temperature, the golden balls will not be in a dormant or semi-dormant state for a long time, which is conducive to the rapid growth of the golden balls.

The golden ball plant needs sufficient light to bloom and bear fruit, but when it is being grown to thicken and grow branches, it is recommended to place the golden ball plant in a semi-shaded position.

It is best to ensure 5 hours of sunlight per day for normal photosynthesis when the temperature is above 32 degrees Celsius . However, strong sunlight at noon should be avoided, and a 4 to 5-pin shade net should be used in summer for shade.

3. Watering

Watering of ground-planted golden balls should be divided into two steps:

(1) When watering, water the soil in the planting bag thoroughly when it is dry and wet. Water continuously flows out to moisten the soil on the ridge. The soil in the planting bag is alternately dry and wet. The soil on the ridge remains slightly moist for a long time.

During periods of high temperature and dryness, use more spraying methods to increase the moisture of the soil on the ridges and to humidify and cool the environment.

(2) In summer and autumn, keep the soil in the planting bag dry and wet by watering it thoroughly. In addition, use irrigation to keep the drainage ditches of the ridges moist. Generally, irrigate once a month. Loosen the soil once a month when the soil on the ridge is dry .

4. Fertilization

In daily fertilization, you can use fermented chicken manure or sheep manure and other organic fertilizers every month, and apply a small amount to the planting bag. Provide nutrients for the daily growth needs of the golden balls, and apply once a month by loosening the soil.

During the peak growth period, you can dilute the fermented animal manure water with water at a ratio of 1:2 and water it on the flower soil, replenishing it once a month.

For golden balls planted in the ground for 1 to 2 years, fertilizer can be applied by loosening the soil and digging shallow holes near the planting bags on the ridges, and burying organic fertilizer around the planting bags.

Applying fertilizer around the planting bag can promote the root growth of the golden ball plant. When transplanting to the pot in the later stage, you can get a lot of small-rooted golden balls.

5. Pruning

After the golden bullet is planted in the ground, it grows faster and sprouts more. It is necessary to remove the adventitious buds from time to time to reduce nutrient consumption and concentrate nutrients on the remaining branches. Pruning can be done twice in late spring and early winter:

(1) Spring pruning

In spring, buds should be removed in time to remove the sprouts on the root system. Shorten the long branches. During the spring growth period, short-cut the branches to perfectly repair the 1 cm branch wounds. Apply wound healing agent after pruning.

(2) Winter pruning

Winter pruning can be done when the temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius. After spring pruning, many new branches begin to grow longer in winter, and some retained buds can also become lignified.

In winter, the unfavorable branches of the golden ball plant, such as: overgrown branches, axillary branches, crossed branches, and dull branches, should be pruned for cleaning.