In which month is mimosa planted?

Mimosa belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial herb or subshrub . Its flowers, leaves and pods have high ornamental value. This plant has a taproot system with few lateral roots, so it is suitable for propagation by sowing. To reduce damage to the root system, it is best to sow directly in the final growing location and avoid transplanting. If transplanting is really necessary, it should be done during the seedling stage of the mimosa, because once the plant grows up, the survival rate after transplanting will decrease. So in which month should mimosa be planted?

In which month is mimosa planted?

Mimosa is best planted in spring, from March to May each year. In addition, autumn is also a suitable time for sowing, and the best sowing months are September to October.

Mimosa planting precautions

1. Timing of sowing

Before sowing mimosa, you should select mature, plump, large, full and brightly colored seeds for use as seeds. The germination and storage period of mimosa seeds is relatively short. It is recommended to sow them immediately after harvesting, or mix them with fine sand and store them in a cool place indoors until sowing in the spring of the following year, usually done indoors in early spring.

2. Sowing techniques

Mimosa can be sown directly in small pots, or it can be grown in shallow pots and then transplanted. The sowing soil is prepared by mixing and sieving 2 parts of leaf mold, 3 parts of garden soil and 5 parts of fine yellow sand. When sowing, put an appropriate amount of culture soil in the pot, flatten and compact it, water it thoroughly with a watering can, and sow immediately after the water penetrates. For direct seeding in small pots, sow 1 to 2 seeds in each pot. If raising seedlings in shallow pots, sow at a spacing of 2×2 cm.

After sowing, cover with 3 to 5 cm thick soil to cover the seeds. Cover the pot with glass or plastic film to maintain humidity and place the pot in a diffuse light environment at about 20°C. When the soil in the pot is dry, use the immersion method to water the seeds. The seeds will germinate after about 7 to 10 days.

3. Seedling management

After the mimosa emerges, remove the covering and gradually increase the sunlight exposure. When the seedlings grow to 3 cm in height, if they are grown in shallow pots, they can be divided and transplanted. They need to be transplanted with soil, otherwise they will not survive easily. After watering the newly potted seedlings thoroughly, place them in semi-shade first, and then move them to a sunny place after they have grown well.

Mimosa planted directly in a small pot can be placed directly in a sunny place to grow. In mid-April in the south and early May in the north, the seedling pots can be moved outdoors for cultivation, and watered in time to keep the soil moist. When the seedlings grow to 4 leaves, start applying liquid fertilizer. Generally, apply decomposed light liquid fertilizer once every 7 to 10 days. When the seedlings grow up, they can be repotted again, but it is not advisable to use a pot that is too large. They are usually planted in a medium-sized pot of 15 to 20 cm.

4. Wilting treatment method

Observe the wilting and yellowing of the mimosa leaves, and determine the cause of the wilting, which may include insufficient watering, insufficient light, insect pests, etc. Choose healthy seeds that are free of pests and diseases to reduce the occurrence of wilt. Cut off the diseased leaves and dead branches of Mimosa in time and dispose of them in a centralized manner. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, which can cause waterlogging and wilting. Adding compound organic fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium during the breeding process can help mimosa grow healthily and improve its resistance. The spacing between potted mimosa plants should not be too close, maintain good ventilation and light conditions to reduce the occurrence of diseases. Check whether the plant has any disease. If not, remove the soil and check whether the roots are withered or rotten. Remove the necrotic roots, replant and keep the soil moist.

The above is an introduction to the sowing time and method of mimosa. You can refer to it. If you also grow mimosa at home, you are welcome to share your experiences.