How to Grow Nasturtium from Seed? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods
Nasturtium is a perennial semi-trailing plant and also a flower with fairly high ornamental value. It can be used to decorate balconies, indoor spaces and more, and it is very popular with many people. Nasturtium also has high medicinal value, with effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying. Its planting area in our country is now very large as well. So how should nasturtium seeds be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for nasturtium seeds. Let's take a look!
1. Sowing Time
The sowing time for nasturtium is determined by seasonal changes, and it is generally mainly spring sowing and autumn sowing. Because the temperature in summer is relatively high, it is not the growing season for nasturtium. Therefore, if sowing in spring, you should sow appropriately early, and start sprouting the seeds in February to March. About one month after sprouting, it enters the bud stage. If sowing in autumn, it should be done in September to October; under normal planting, the full bloom period generally occurs in February to March of the following year. Nasturtium sown in different seasons all has different characteristics; for example, with spring sowing, nasturtium has large leaves, long stem nodes, and high ornamental value.
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If you are growing it from seed, then it is best to mainly use spring sowing, so that it blooms in summer. Before sowing, we first need to soak the seeds and sprout them, as this can speed up the rooting of the seeds. The sprouting method for nasturtium is relatively simple. First, soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours, then take the seeds out, remove the seed coat, wrap them in a damp cloth, and place them at a temperature of about 25 degrees for sprouting. Once you find that the seeds have sprouted tips, you can begin sowing.
3. Sowing at the Right Time
Then we need to control the sowing time well. Although growing from seed is suitable for spring sowing, it can also be determined according to your own habits. First, prepare the growing soil, then water appropriately so that the soil maintains sufficient moisture content. Then directly scatter the seeds on the soil. If growing in flower pots, keep the sowing amount in each pot at about 3 seeds. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil, keeping the soil thickness at about 1.5-2 cm. Then do the management work well and water appropriately to promote the seeds breaking through the soil and emerging.
4. Planting Management
Nasturtium should be topdressed about once a month during growth, and after each topdressing, loosen the soil well to improve soil aeration and promote root development. Although nasturtium likes water, it is afraid of waterlogging, so the soil moisture should not be too much; keeping it at about 50% is sufficient. When watering during the growing period, mainly use small amounts of water and water more often, and adjust the watering amount according to seasonal changes. In spring and autumn, water about 2-3 times a week, while in summer, water once every day. After entering the flowering period, reduce the amount of watering to avoid excessive vegetative growth.
The above is a brief introduction to the method of growing nasturtium from seed. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!