How do you grow coneflowers at home? This little method works well

Coneflower, also known as purple coneflower (Echinacea), is a herbaceous plant mainly native to North America. It is also grown in various regions of China. It can be used both as medicine and for ornamental flowers, so many people are optimistic about this market and are planting coneflowers one after another. So in which month is it best to sow coneflower seeds? How do you grow coneflowers? Let us take a detailed look at these questions.

The main propagation methods for coneflowers are division, cuttings and sowing, among which sowing is the main method of reproduction. It can be done in both autumn and spring: first, it is convenient and simple to manage, and second, it lets the plant grow strong and healthy. It is best to sow in late April and early September. After deeply digging and leveling the ground in late autumn, water it with an appropriate amount of water, scatter the seeds, keep the distance between each seed at 4 sq cm, and control the temperature at around 22°C. Generally after two weeks, sprouts will grow, and when the seedlings grow two true leaves, they can be transplanted.

Coneflowers like to grow in sunny and warm places. If you choose the potted method, you can plant them in mixed soil, planting 3 to 5 seedlings in each pot. In the early stage of growth, pinch once to prevent it from growing too tall and to promote the growth of branches. During the growing process, pay attention to watering; when the air humidity is high, as in the plum rain season, do not pour in too much water. During the growth period, apply a topdressing once to promote its growth. When the flower buds form, fertilize and water once every 7 days, and avoid letting the plant get fertilizer on it. For plants that are to overwinter in the open ground, after flowering, promptly cut off the dead leaves and the spent flower branches.

How can you increase the germination rate of coneflower seeds?

1. Select plump, high-quality seeds.

2. Choose land with plenty of sunlight and a good drainage system.

3. Prepare the land in advance, remove weeds, fertilize, and water.

4. Keep the sowing depth at about 1~2 cm.