When is the best time to sow mosquito repellent grass?

Suitable time for sowing mosquito repellent grass

Mosquito repellent grass is a perennial plant of the Geranium family. It mainly spreads and reproduces through seeds. It usually blooms about one and a half months after sowing. Its flowering period is from April to May, and it will produce seeds in autumn.

Mosquito repellent grass is suitable for planting in spring, and the best time to sow is in mid-to-early March. At this time, the temperature can reach about 18 degrees Celsius, and the climate changes from dry and cold in winter to humid. The young shoots can grow rapidly after the seeds germinate.

How to sow mosquito repellent grass

1. Prepare the soil

Mosquito repellent grass is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment, and has high requirements for the soil's moisture retention ability. It is best to use garden soil combined with humus and loosen the soil before planting.

2. Plant and water

Then bury the mosquito repellent grass seeds in the soil, and then water it with some cooled rice water to keep the soil moist while increasing its fertility, providing excellent conditions for the growth of the seeds after germination.

Key points and techniques for planting mosquito repellent grass

1. Lighting

When mosquito repellent grass is young, the plant is relatively weak. At this time, try to avoid it from strong direct sunlight, otherwise the plant will easily be burned, become dry, and then wither and die.

2. Moisture

Mosquito repellent grass is a water-loving plant, but when the seeds just break through the soil, the root system of the plant has not yet fully developed. It is necessary to reduce the amount of watering and allow the young roots to continue growing for a while.