When to sow violets

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when to sow

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Violet is sown from August to early October. Temperature: Plants like light and need full sun. The temperature should be controlled between 10-30℃. Overwintering should not be lower than 5℃. Watering: Water enough when sowing. It is not advisable to water directly after sowing. You can spray with a watering can or use the "soaking pot method" to keep the soil moist. Fertilization: Apply thin fertilizer frequently and add phosphate fertilizer during flowering period.

when to sow

When to sow violets

The time for sowing violets is generally from early August to early October. It may also be adjusted according to the flowering time. If sowing is done in the greenhouse in February, it will be sown in May. Flowering; if sown in March, they will bloom in June, and so on. However, if sown in July, they will not bloom in the greenhouse until February to March of the next year. The seeds should not be planted too densely, otherwise the seedlings will be susceptible to damping-off. If it is cultivated as a biennial, it can be sown in pots in September.

Notes

Autumn sowing time

It should not be too late. Sowing too late will affect the growth, overwintering, and flowering quantity and quality of the plants.

Temperature requirements

It likes light and needs full sunshine. The temperature should be controlled between 10℃-30℃. The temperature should not be lower than 5℃ during winter.

Watering requirements

Water the pot soil enough when sowing. It is not advisable to water directly after sowing. If the soil becomes dry and white, you can spray it with a watering can or use the "soaking pot method" ” to keep the soil moist. Water thoroughly after planting. In the early stage of growth, the water should be controlled and the seedlings should be squatted to keep the soil in a slightly moist and dry state. Generally, water should be watered once every 3 to 4 days. The colder the temperature, the less water you need. When the ambient temperature rises, increase the amount of watering.

Fertilization requirements

When planting, you should Apply enough base fertilizer and apply appropriate fertilizer in the early stage depending on the growth of the plants. Don't apply too much fertilizer at one time, but apply it thinly and frequently, otherwise it will easily cause the plants to grow. When the plants are pregnant with buds, topdress with 0.1%-0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution once a week.

Lighting and ventilation

If the lighting and ventilation are insufficient, you will be prone to disease and insect pests.

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