How to plant pearl grass? Planting time and method

Pearl grass planting time

It is best to sow pearl grass in mid-April, and the main sowing method is row sowing.

How to plant pearl grass

1. Site selection: Pearl grass likes warmth and is resistant to high temperatures. It is best to choose a site with fertile soil and good water conditions.

2. Land preparation and ridge making : Apply enough farmyard manure, remove weeds and make ridges, keep the ridge width at 120 cm, and dig side ditches 25 cm wide and 20 cm deep between ridges.

3. Sowing method: Mix the pearl grass seeds and fine soil thoroughly, then sprinkle them on the moist surface of the bed, keep the soil moist, and the seedlings will emerge 9-12 days after sowing.

4. Sowing period: The plots with good water conditions can be planted twice a year, sowing in mid-March and harvesting at the end of July, sowing in early August and harvesting at the end of December.

5. Management: Pearl grass is prone to weeds after planting, so weeding should be carried out in time, 4-5 times during the entire growth period.

How to plant the newly bought pearl grass

Choose a flower pot of appropriate size and cover the holes at the bottom of the pot with two tiles or a thin foam sheet. This can not only ensure that the soil is not washed away by water, but also allow excess water to be drained out in time.

Cover the tiles or foam sheets with a 2-3 cm thick layer of expanded clay or broken bricks as a water filter. Finally, put the pearl grass in and fill it with nutrient soil until it is about 2-3 cm away from the mouth of the pot.

How to grow pearl grass quickly

1. Environmental requirements: Pearl grass likes a humid climate, and the air temperature of the growing environment should be controlled at 70-80%.

2. Temperature control: Pearl grass is native to tropical areas and prefers high temperature and high humidity environments. When the temperature is below 10°C, it will stop growing.

3. Light requirements: Pearl grass prefers a semi-shaded environment. It can provide sufficient sunlight in autumn, winter and spring, and shade more than 50% in summer.

4. Watering requirements: Spring, summer and autumn are the peak growth seasons for pearl grass. Fertilizer and water management should be circulated in the order of flower treasure, clean water, flower treasure, and clean water.

Precautions for cultivating pearl grass in pots

1. Pruning: When pearl grass enters a dormant or semi-dormant period in winter, you should cut off the weak, diseased, insect-infested, dead, and overcrowded branches. You can combine this with cuttings.

2. Repotting: As long as it is properly maintained, the pearl grass will grow rapidly. When it grows to a certain size, it needs to be repotted into a larger pot so that it can continue to grow vigorously.