The growing environment and local conditions of carnations

Suitable growth environment and conditions for carnations

Carnations are native to the Mediterranean region and are cultivated on a large scale in Europe, including Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. They are one of the most commonly used flowers in the world and are distributed in Fujian, Hubei and other places in China.

Carnation Growing Conditions

Carnations prefer a sunny and cool environment. They are not resistant to high temperatures but can tolerate a certain degree of low temperature. They are suitable for planting in fertile, loose, well-drained soil, especially heavy loam.

Carnation Growth Temperature

Carnations prefer a warm environment and are not resistant to high or low temperatures. If the ambient temperature is above 35 degrees or below 9 degrees, their growth will be very slow or even stop. In summer, when the temperature is high and the light is too strong, they need shade and cooling. In winter, when the temperature is low, they need to be covered with plastic film or placed in a greenhouse to maintain the appropriate temperature.

The growth process of carnation

After carnations sprout new buds, they will produce more new roots that continue to take root downwards. The number of leaves above will gradually increase. Under photosynthesis, the plant will continue to elongate and grow, and the leaves will expand very quickly. The leaves will slowly become larger, and then flower buds will grow. The number of flowers will gradually increase. After the flowering period, the flowers will wither and fall off.

Carnation planting time and method

1. Carnations are suitable for planting in warm seasons. The planting time can be selected in spring and autumn, around March in spring and around September in autumn.

2. Before planting carnations, choose a good variety and pick out healthy and plump seeds. It is recommended not to touch them directly with your hands. Prepare the soil before planting and provide fertile alkaline soil suitable for its growth. Use a toothpick dipped in water to stick the seeds, and then sow them in the soil. The seeds can be buried deeper, maintain a warm environment around them, and wait for the seeds to germinate.