How to plant alyssum seeds

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1. Seed collection time

2. Pot soil preparation

3. Sowing

4. Seedling maintenance

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The seeds of alyssum mature in May-June. There is no need to save them after being picked and can be sown immediately. Use humus soil, garden soil and sandy soil as the substrate, mix the three in a ratio of 5:3:2, and add a small amount of animal manure as base fertilizer. Spread the seeds on the surface of the pot soil, cover with a layer of fine soil, water thoroughly and keep the substrate moist. Then put it in a cool place and control the temperature between 15-20℃. Germination takes three weeks.

1. Seed collection time

1. Seed collection time

Fragrant alyssum blooms from April to May and will bear fruit after that. The capsule matures quickly, and usually in May-June, it can be picked and the seeds can be harvested. It should be noted that although the fruit period is very long, the capsule will crack when it grows to a certain extent, causing the seeds to be lost. The seeds must be collected before cracking.

2. Pot soil preparation

< p>Fragrant alyssum is suitable for growing in loose and fertile soil. The basin soil should be sandy soil, which can also provide good drainage. It can be prepared from humus soil, garden soil and sand soil. The ratio of the three is 5:3:2. A little animal manure can be added to the potting soil to provide certain nutrients for the seedlings.

3. Sowing

After preparing the potting soil, you can sow. Alyssum seeds do not go dormant, so they can be sown at any time without germination. Spread the seeds on the surface of the pot soil, then cover with a layer of fine soil, and then water thoroughly to keep the substrate moist. After sowing, put it in a cool place and control the temperature between 15-20℃. It will take about three weeks to germinate.

IV. Seedling Care

The seedlings will have to go through a summer after they grow up. At this time, the upper part of the seedlings will turn yellow, but this is a normal phenomenon when they enter the dormant period. It is not advisable to water during the dormant period. You can apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to provide nutrients. Come fall, it will start growing again. It usually takes about a year for the balls to grow.

2. Pot soil preparation

3. Sowing

4. Seedling maintenance

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