How to cultivate heather

Farming methods

soil

Heather cultivation generally prefers fertile acidic soil, which requires the soil to be loose, breathable, and well-drained. Peat soil can be used.

Light and temperature

Heather prefers a cool climate and requires plenty of sunlight. It is cold-resistant but afraid of high temperatures. The temperature for its growth is between 15℃ and 35℃. It should not be too cold in winter and it is best not to exceed 35℃ in summer. It needs timely shade. Lighting generally requires natural light, but it must be sufficient.

Watering and fertilizing

Heather does not have high requirements for fertilizer, and it is generally combined with watering. When watering, it is best to prepare the water and the best time to water is in the morning. The demand for fertilizer is not high, but it is necessary to ensure sufficient nutrients and a balance of various elements. Fertilization can promote the flowering of heather, but generally speaking, fertilization should be stopped after August.

Reproduction method

The propagation of heather is generally based on cuttings, which are carried out in November, but can also be carried out in summer. In addition, seed propagation and layering propagation can also be carried out, and layering generally uses the high-pressure method.