How to sow straw chrysanthemum

Preparation

Sowing time

The sowing period of straw daisy is from April to June. It can usually be sown in the greenhouse from March to April. In warm areas, it can be sown in autumn in September. You can choose the appropriate sowing time according to the actual situation, but if you choose to sow in autumn, you need to consider the wintering of wheatgrass.

soil

Choose fertile, loose and well-drained soil as the bed, and it is best to mix organic compost in the soil.

Seed harvesting

The seeds of straw daisy are collected after the fruits are ripe. Try to choose flower heads with dark colors and pick them by hand in the early morning to prevent the seeds from scattering. The collected seeds should be placed in a cool place to dry, put into gauze bags and stored in a low temperature and dry place.

Seed propagation

Sowing steps

It takes about three months from sowing to flowering of some straw daisy plants. For ease of management, it is best to sow in a seedling tray. Put bed soil on the seedling tray, compact it slightly, scrape it flat, apply a certain amount of base fertilizer, water it, and sow the seeds.

Maintain a suitable temperature during sowing and the seeds will generally germinate within a week. Transplant when there are 7-8 true leaves, and pay attention to controlling water and fertilizer. You can pinch the tops several times before flowering.

Precautions

When sowing straw daisy, the seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place.

When sowing straw daisy, pay attention to the thickness of the soil covering the seed surface that is 2-3 times the diameter of the seed. If it is sown in autumn, it is necessary to ensure that the straw daisy has a suitable growth temperature, and it may need a hotbed to overwinter.

The optimum temperature for the germination of straw daisy seeds is about 20℃, and the suitable temperature for the growth of seedlings is between 5-25℃. It likes warmth and can withstand frost, but avoids extreme heat. It likes plenty of sunlight, and the seedlings grow slowly if there is insufficient light.