Suitable sowing time of nine-story tower
Nine-story pagoda is an aromatic plant of Labiatae. The common propagation method is mainly seed propagation, which usually blooms about five months after sowing. Its flowering period is from July to the middle and late September, and seeds will be produced in the middle of October when the flowering season ends.
Nine-story towers can be planted in autumn and spring, and it is best to plant them in the middle and late February in early spring. At this time, the temperature has risen, which is suitable for seed germination. After the buds are bred, the rain will gradually increase, and there is enough water and nutrients for their rapid growth.
Sowing method of nine-story tower
1, configure soil
Nine-story tower is suitable for growing in warm and dry soil environment. When preparing soil, sandy soil can be used with peat soil to ensure maximum air permeability and hydrophobicity and provide the best conditions for plants.
2, sowing and watering
Next, the seeds of the nine-story pagoda should be buried in the soil, and then a certain amount of water should be poured to keep the soil layer moist all the time, which can greatly increase the germination rate and survival rate of the seeds.
Key points and skills of nine-story tower planting
1, illumination
Nine-story pagoda is a kind of light-loving plant, but the light should be reduced appropriately when seedlings are growing, especially if there is strong light at noon, shading treatment should be done in time to avoid burning the stems and leaves of the plant.
2. Moisture
The nine-story tower has little demand for water, and the root system has poor waterlogging tolerance. The root system has just developed when the buds are just breeding. It is necessary to ensure that the soil is dry as much as possible so that the root system can breathe and grow freely.