Ranunculus cultivation methods and precautions

Family breeding methods

The home propagation methods of Anemone include: bulb propagation, division propagation, sowing propagation and tissue culture propagation. When growing ranunculus at home, we usually use bulbs and division to propagate.

Seed propagation has higher requirements and is more suitable for field planting and breeding, and for large-scale propagation of Ranunculus. Next, the editor will mainly introduce to you the bulb and division propagation methods of Anemone.

Propagation by bulb division

The bulb division propagation method of Anemone can be said to be the most suitable method for home flower cultivation. This method of propagation has the advantages of a short growth cycle, early flowering, large flowers and many flowers. The biggest advantage is that it is easy to cultivate.

The disadvantages are also very obvious: the division reproduction coefficient is low, the reproduction speed is slightly slow, etc., and there is no way to mass-produce it on a large scale, so it is only suitable for home flower lovers.

The best time for division propagation is September to October. Take out the roots of Ranunculus that have been dormant in the summer, remove the soil and then break them apart according to their natural growth. Each piece should have a root, several new shoots and small root pieces.

Soak the root tubers in 1% potassium permanganate solution for 3 to 5 minutes to disinfect and sterilize them, then plant them after they are slightly dried.

To prevent the tubers of Ranunculus that have been dormant in the summer from rotting and to ensure that they sprout evenly, they need to be germinated after disinfection: choose a cool, ventilated, rain-proof place, spread a 5 cm thick layer of clean wet river sand, and insert the tubers upside down in the wet sand, burying only the germination part and leaving the rest exposed.

Spray cold water frequently to keep the river sand from drying out and water accumulation; at the same time, spray 50% polyindole wettable powder 800 times diluted once a week for disinfection to prevent root rot.

After the tuberous roots slowly absorb water and swell at low temperatures, they can be planted after about 20 days when the buds begin to sprout like rice grains and new roots grow. Planting should not be too deep, just bury the root neck.

Too deep is not conducive to leaf growth; too shallow is not conducive to root growth. Control watering before seedlings emerge to keep the soil moist, and then gradually increase the amount of watering after the seedlings are all grown.

Seed propagation

Seedling cultivation:

The normal sowing period for Anemone is from mid-October to mid-November. Put the Anemone seeds in water for one day, take them out, wrap them in gauze, and then place them in a constant temperature box for germination. The suitable temperature is about 15°C. Take them out in the morning and evening every day, rinse them once with clean water, then drip dry to keep the seeds moist.

About 7 days after germination, some seeds begin to germinate and can be sown immediately.

After the germinated seeds are properly dried, add an appropriate amount of yellow sand and mix well, then sow them in flower pots or courtyards. For covering soil, mix peat and perlite in a ratio of 1:1, and the thickness should be 0.2~0.3cm.

For the sowing and propagation of Ranunculus, you need to choose well-drained soil and carry out the propagation in an environment with good ventilation and light transmittance. Strengthen the protection of the sowing environment to avoid the threats of wind, rain, meteorological disasters and pests and diseases.

It usually takes a week for seedlings to grow after sowing. At this time, the soil needs to be kept moist and watered in time to ensure smooth emergence.

Colonization:

When the Anemone seedlings have 3 to 4 true leaves, they should be transplanted, which is around mid-December to mid-January.

Ranunculus prefers a slightly acidic environment and should choose loose, fertile sandy loam.

Usually garden soil, sandy soil, and decomposed cake fertilizer (chicken manure) are mixed in a ratio of 5:3:1, or soil, leaf mold, and decomposed organic fertilizer are mixed in a ratio of 4:2:1. The spacing between rows and plants for planting is about 10 cm, and the depth should not be enough to bury the heart of the plant.

Precautions

Ranunculus is suitable for planting in well-drained, fertile and loose sandy soil with a pH value of 6-7.5.

Ranunculus likes moisture, is afraid of waterlogging and drought. Water must not be lacking during the planting period, but it should not be too wet. At the same time, avoid pouring water on the leaves, otherwise it will cause disease.

Ranunculus prefers a sunny environment and a cool climate, but the temperature should not be lower than 10℃ or higher than 25℃.

Anemone likes fertilizer, so pay attention to topdressing during the growing period. At the beginning, apply light fertilizer once every 10 days. Later, as the seedlings grow, you can gradually increase the amount and concentration.

Ranunculus should avoid direct sunlight. Potted plants should be placed in a sparsely shaded and cool environment to avoid drought, waterlogging, smoke and dust pollution, and the potting soil and surrounding environment should be kept moist at all times.

If the organic matter content of the potting soil is high, only apply 1 to 2 times of thin liquid fertilizer mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before and after budding.

Cut off the remaining flowers at any time after flowering, apply liquid fertilizer 1 to 2 times to nourish the roots, and control water appropriately to allow it to enter summer dormancy safely.

If you plant ranunculus in the courtyard, the spacing between rows and plants should be 15 cm to 20 cm. When potted, one bulb can be planted in a small pot and two bulbs can be planted in a large pot. It can overwinter outdoors in warm areas, but needs to overwinter indoors in cold areas.

The potting soil should be kept semi-dry to prevent the bulb from rotting.

During the vigorous growth period in spring, it should be kept moist at all times, but the soil should be slightly dry during the flowering period, and liquid fertilizer should be applied 1 to 2 times. It enters a dormant period in summer. After the bulbs are harvested, they should be fully dried and placed in a ventilated and dry place, otherwise they will easily rot.