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Cultivation method of black and purple sunflower

Jane Margolis
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Bian Hua likes loose and fertile acid soil. The plant itself has a certain adaptability and does not require high soil, but it grows rapidly in sandy loam rich in organic matter. Therefore, we can use peat soil, garden soil and perlite to prepare potting soil, the ratio of the three is 2:2:1. In addition, a flowerpot can be planted with multiple plants, as long as a certain distance is maintained to avoid entanglement of roots.

1. Soil

The best way to breed black and purple sunflowers is to use soft and fertile soil, which is less sticky, and peat soil is the best way to sow.

2. Illumination

Black and purple sunflowers like sufficient light, so they need to be cultured on the balcony indoors to avoid shading and semi-shading.Insufficient sunshine can lead to soft leaves, stiff stems, small flower discs and other problems.

3. Temperature

Black and purple sunflower has strong adaptability to temperature, likes warm environment, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 18-30 .It can grow healthily in the environment not less than 10 C.If the temperature difference between day and night can be maintained within 8-10 C, it is more conducive to the growth of stems and leaves.

4. Watering

In the seedling stage and vigorous growth period, water more, 2-3 times a day, but drainage in time, can not produce water, in order to avoid root rot.Flowering period appropriate watering, do not drought and waterlogging.

5. Fertilization

Black and purple sunflowers like adequate nutrients, in the growth period of 7-10 days topdressing once.Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer in seedling stage, and some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added after buds appear, which can help flower development and facilitate flowering.Appropriate fertilizer supplementation can prevent branches and leaves from being thin and yellow.

6. Pest Control

The occurrence of plant diseases and insect pests can be effectively controlled by timely spraying insecticides during the breeding process or carrying out pest control treatment on the soil before planting.If pests are found, they should be dealt with immediately to avoid further damage to plants.

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