What are the ways dandelions spread their seeds?
Dandelion is a very common plant, and you can see dandelions almost everywhere. So what are the ways dandelions spread their seeds? Let's take a look together.
1. Ways dandelions spread their seeds
Among the ways dandelions spread, after dandelions are pollinated by insects and the seeds are fully mature, the seeds carry a tuft of fluffy material, and they can be spread far away by the wind. The purpose of the seeds drifting with the wind is also to avoid the seeds being too densely packed. After the seeds land, as long as conditions are suitable, brand-new dandelions can be seen.
2. Dandelion growing conditions
1. Soil: Dandelion growth does not have high requirements for soil. Using loose, fertile sandy soil for care is most suitable. You can use a mix of humus soil, river sand soil, and garden soil for care, or you can directly use nutrient soil for care, and either way can ensure the growth of dandelions.
2. Light: Dandelion growth requires sufficient light conditions. During cultivation, the plant must be placed in a spot with good lighting for care. The plant receiving sufficient scattered light is more conducive to its growth and flowering. Summer light is relatively strong, and corresponding shading measures must also be taken in summer to avoid damage to the plant from direct strong light.
3. Fertilizer and water: Dandelions need reasonable watering and fertilizing. The key point of watering dandelions is to water when dry and stop when wet, watering according to the dryness and moisture of the soil, keeping the soil in a moist state, but there must be no water accumulation. The key point of fertilizing dandelions is to apply thin fertilizer frequently, choosing dilute liquid fertilizer to apply, fertilizing once every half month during the growing season, and promptly applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before and after the flowering period.
Dandelions do not have high requirements for the environment and can grow almost everywhere, with very strong vitality.