When to sow morning glory?

The corolla of morning glory is funnel-shaped and is a gamopetalous flower. The flower is trumpet-shaped and comes in a variety of colors, with blue-purple and purple-red being the most common. The corolla tube is usually white. The leaves are heart-shaped or triangular and shiny. Let’s learn together when to sow morning glory?

When to sow morning glory?

Spring is an ideal time to plant morning glories, especially in warm climates. Southern regions can start sowing in February to March, while northern regions may need to wait until March to May when the temperature is stably above 15 degrees Celsius before sowing. Morning glories sown in spring usually bloom in summer and fall. In some areas, morning glory can also be sown in the fall, especially in areas with milder climates. The autumn sowing time is usually from September to November, so that the morning glory can bloom in the spring or summer of the following year.

Key points for planting morning glory

Prepare the seeds: Select healthy, mature morning glory seeds . The seeds can be collected after the flowers fade, picked when the receptacle turns yellow, and dried and stored. Commercial seeds are also available for purchase.

Soaking seeds: To increase germination rates, soak seeds in warm water for several hours to soften the seed coat.

Prepare the soil: Morning glories prefer fertile, well-drained soil. You can choose a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold and sand, making sure the soil is loose and rich in organic matter.

Sowing: Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil surface and then lightly cover with a thin layer of soil about twice the diameter of the seeds. After sowing, water appropriately to keep the soil moist.

Light and temperature: Morning glory likes plenty of sunlight, and the sown container should be placed in a sunny place. The best germination temperature is between 20-30 degrees Celsius.

Watering: During the germination period, keep the soil moderately moist, avoiding excessive wetness or dryness. After germination, water in time according to the soil moisture.

Transplanting: Once your morning glory seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into a larger container or flower bed. Be careful when transplanting to avoid damaging the roots.

Support: Morning glory is a climbing plant and needs support to help it grow. You can set up a support or trellis next to the plant for the morning glory vines to wrap around.

Fertilization: During the growth period of morning glory, you can apply some organic fertilizer or special flower fertilizer in time to promote its healthy growth.

Pest and disease control: Pay attention to the plants and promptly detect and deal with possible pest and disease problems.

In general, morning glory is native to tropical America and is now widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. In China, it is distributed in most areas except parts of northwest and northeast China. Have you ever seen or planted morning glory?