When is the best time to plant baby's breath?

If you often buy bouquets in flower shops, you will definitely be familiar with baby's breath . Baby's breath is often used as a matching and decorative plant in some suitable bouquets. So some friends want to plant the small and exquisite baby's breath by themselves. So when is it suitable to plant baby's breath?

When is the best time to plant baby's breath?

Generally speaking, it is suitable for planting in spring or autumn. The spring climate is mild and the humidity is moderate, which is conducive to seed germination and plant growth. When planting in spring, choose to do so after the last frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm up.

In some areas, fall is also a suitable planting time, especially for those places where winters are not too cold. Planting in the fall allows the plants time to grow and establish a strong root system before winter sets in.

Gypsophila planting method

1. Prepare the soil

Gypsophila prefers well-drained, fertile, loose soil. Before planting, you can deep plow the soil and mix some organic fertilizer to increase soil fertility.

2. Planting

The seeds of baby's breath are small and can be directly sown on the prepared soil and then covered with a thin layer of soil. After sowing, water lightly with a sprayer to avoid direct water flow to the seeds.

3. Coverage protection

The sowing area can be covered with a layer of plastic film or a plant growth blanket can be used to maintain soil moisture and temperature to promote rapid germination of seeds.

4. Water appropriately

During seed germination , keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Use a fine sprinkler for watering to avoid damaging the seedlings.

5. Lighting

Gypsophila prefers full-sun or half-sun conditions. Make sure the planting site gets enough sunlight.

6. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature for baby's breath is 15-25℃. If the night temperature is too low, it may affect the growth of the plants.

7. Thinning seedlings

When the seedlings grow to a certain size, they can be thinned out appropriately to ensure that there is an appropriate distance between the plants, generally 20-30 cm, to facilitate ventilation and light.

8. Fertilization

During the growth of the plant, some balanced fertilizer or phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied regularly to promote the growth of the plant and the opening of the flowers.

9. Pruning

To maintain the shape of the plant and promote branching, appropriate pruning can be carried out during the growth of the plant.

10. Winter protection

In areas with cold winters, you may need to take some protective measures for your baby's breath, such as covering it or moving it indoors to avoid frost damage.

The above is an introduction to the planting techniques of baby's breath. Spring and autumn are suitable times for planting baby's breath. Friends in the north and south should pay attention to the differences in maintenance.