Lily seed planting method is super simple, even lazy gardeners can easily get started

Lilies originated in China and are mainly distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere such as eastern Asia, Europe and North America. At least 120 species have been found worldwide, of which 55 are native to China. In recent years, many new cultivars have been produced through artificial hybridization, such as Asiatic lilies, Oriental lilies and fire lilies. Lilies can be used not only as cut flowers but also grown in pots for enjoyment. A must-read for lazy gardeners: growing lily seeds with this planting method is super simple!

1. Lily seed planting method

1. First, pour the potting soil into the bottom of the flower pot, filling about one half of the pot. Arrange the bulbs in rows and place them into the pot, then cover with potting soil. The covering thickness is generally such that after the soil covers the bulbs, another half of the bulb height is added on top. Planting too deep or too shallow is not good. Because bulb sizes vary, there is no specific measurement. When planting lilies in a flower pot, three bulbs is generally best, as the flowers will look compact and attractive. If convenient, you can also soak the bulbs in carbendazim, let them dry, and then plant them.

2. Water after planting. Lilies like a moist environment, but they should not be too waterlogged, as waterlogging can cause the bulbs to rot. Generally, they will sprout 3-5 weeks after planting. Before the shoots emerge, do not water unless it is too dry.

3. After the shoots emerge, water appropriately, just enough to soak through, but do not let water stand. After the bulbs sprout, growth speeds up, and they can generally grow to 70 cm in 2-3 weeks.

4. When the lilies grow to 70 cm tall, they begin to grow flower buds and prepare to bloom. At this time, if convenient, you can fertilize appropriately. Lilies like organic fertilizer and fertilizer high in potassium and nitrogen.

5. When the flower buds appear, it means the flowers are about to open. At this time, water moderately and try not to expose them to strong sun.

6. After lilies bloom, they are very beautiful. At this point, no careful tending is needed, and you can enjoy the elegance of the lily flowers.

2. What are the common diseases of lilies? How to prevent and control them?

Several common diseases of lilies include: lily mosaic disease, bulb rot, leaf spot and leaf blight.

1. Lily mosaic disease. This disease is also called lily latent mosaic disease. When it occurs, leaves show uneven chlorotic spots or scorched spots, affected plants are stunted, leaf margins curl, and leaves become smaller. Sometimes spindle-shaped light brown spots appear on the petals, the flowers are deformed and do not open easily.

Prevention and control methods: select virus-free bulbs for propagation; strengthen control of aphids and leafhoppers; promptly remove and destroy diseased plants when found.

2. Leaf spot. When this disease first appears, small faded spots appear on the leaves, which after expanding become brown spots with dark brown edges. Later, many small black dots form in the center of the lesions, and in severe cases the entire leaf turns black and dies.

Prevention and control methods: remove diseased leaves and spray once with a 500-fold dilution of 65% zineb wettable powder to prevent spread.

3. Bulb rot. After onset, brown lesions appear on the bulbs, and finally the entire bulb becomes brown and rots.

Prevention and control methods: in the early stage of the disease, drench with a 300-fold solution of 50% amobam.

4. Leaf blight mostly occurs on the leaves, often starting from the tips and edges of the lower leaves. After onset, round or oval irregular lesions of varying sizes form on the leaves. Depending on the cultivar, the lesions range from light ** to grayish brown. In severe cases, the entire leaf dies.

Prevention and control methods: when cultivating in a greenhouse, pay attention to ventilation and light transmission and strengthen management; remove diseased leaves in the early stage of the disease, and spray once every 7-10 days with 1% equal-amount Bordeaux mixture, or a 800-1000-fold solution of 50% thiophanate wettable powder, spraying 3-4 times.