How and when to plant dahlias

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1. Planting time

2. Planting methods

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There is no fixed time for planting dahlias, generally March to April is the best time in spring. When planting, you need to choose suitable soil, which is loose and fertile. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface, cover it with thin soil, and keep the temperature at 15 to 25 degrees. It needs sufficient light, but not exposure to the sun, neither too much nor too little watering, and proper fertilization.

1. Planting time

1. Planting time

The planting time is not fixed, but usually March to April in spring is the best.

2. Planting methods

1 , Choose the right soil

It likes loose, fertile and well-drained loam, and hates clay. When potting, it can be prepared from leaf mold soil, pastoral soil and sandy soil, and add a small amount of base fertilizer.

2. Suitable temperature

It likes a cool environment and does not have high temperature requirements during the growth period. It can range from 8 to 35 degrees, but the most suitable temperature is Between 15 and 25. In addition, it usually blooms in September, so pay attention to cold protection, otherwise the stems and leaves will easily wither.

3. Light

It is very It likes light, but avoid direct sunlight during the seedling stage. In winter, let it enjoy the light as much as possible, and then in summer, when the light is strong, it should be properly shaded. Otherwise it will affect flowering, but don't let the light be too weak, otherwise the root system will grow poorly or not bloom.

4. Water appropriately

It is not drought tolerant, but it is also afraid of moisture, so it needs to be watered flexibly according to the soil moisture. When in the seedling stage, water should be controlled. Then during the growth period, the leaves are very large and require a lot of water. You can increase the amount of water appropriately, but avoid getting wet on rainy days, and reduce watering after autumn.

5. Appropriate fertilization

It The root system is well developed and requires a large amount of fertilizer, but concentrated fertilizer cannot be used. Therefore, add enough base fertilizer before planting, and then apply cake fertilizer 4 to 5 times during the growth period. Fertilization should be prohibited in summer.

6. Proper pruning

When it is in the seedling stage, it should be properly pinched to promote branching, and during the growth period, the side buds should be properly wiped out, but the buds should be left Terminal bud. Then when the buds appear, you can also relax the buds appropriately to make the flowers larger and more gorgeous.

2. Planting methods

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