What are the cultivation methods and precautions for soil cultured hyacinths?

Soil culture hyacinth cultivation method

Hyacinthus is a plant of the Hyacinthaceae family. The main methods of reproduction are division and sowing. It is a perennial bulbous plant. Its outer skin is purple-blue or white. When not in bloom, it is shaped like garlic, with narrow lanceolate and thick leaves.

Soil-grown hyacinths prefer a growing environment with plenty of sunlight, warmth and humidity. They are suitable for maintenance under bright diffuse light. They like loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. In a suitable environment, soil-grown hyacinths can grow all year round and grow very fast.

temperature

Soil-grown hyacinths are not resistant to high temperatures. If the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, the blind flower rate will increase. If the temperature is too low, the flower buds will be damaged by frost. During normal maintenance, the temperature needs to be adjusted appropriately to promote the growth of the plant.

illumination

Hyacinth likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. If the light is too weak, it will cause the plant to be weak, the stems to be too long, the flower buds to be small, the flowers to wither early, and the leaves to turn yellow. However, if the light is too strong, it will also burn the leaves and petals, shortening the flowering period.

soil

Hyacinth is suitable for planting in well-drained, fertile, high in organic matter, good in aggregate structure, and neutral to slightly alkaline soil. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, coarse sand, and bone meal to prepare the soil. The soil needs to be disinfected in advance before use.

Watering

Soil-grown hyacinths like a humid environment and need to be watered frequently to keep the soil slightly moist. However, the plants are not tolerant to waterlogging and water accumulation is not allowed, otherwise it will cause root rot. Control watering during the low temperatures in winter to keep the soil slightly dry.

Fertilization

Hyacinths grown in soil are more resistant to fertilizer. During the growth period, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer once every half a month to promote its rapid growth and early formation. When applying fertilizer, be sure to dilute it with water. Do not apply concentrated fertilizer directly, which will burn the roots and affect growth.

prune

The yellow and dead leaves of hyacinths grown in soil can be trimmed at any time, especially the yellow leaves at the bottom need to be cleaned up in time to increase the ventilation and light transmittance of the plants. This can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests and is conducive to the healthy growth of the plants.

Precautions for soil culture of hyacinth

If hyacinth is not properly maintained, it may develop soft rot, sclerotinia and viral diseases. The soil needs to be disinfected and sprayed with thiophanate-methyl or benomyl once a week during the growth period to inhibit the spread of pathogens. Watering should be appropriate, ventilation management should be strengthened, and centrally diseased plants should be removed in time to significantly reduce the incidence rate.