The Latest Detailed Guide to Jasmine Cultivation Methods and Precautions
Jasmine is a plant with a relatively long flowering period. Many friends choose to grow jasmine to add some ornamental value to their homes. So how do growers at the source cultivate high-quality jasmine seedlings for everyone? And what aspects can restrict jasmine? Let's take a look together with the editor at how jasmine should be grown.
1. Propagation and Cultivation
Jasmine can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. At present, growers generally use seed propagation, which offers relatively strong selectivity. The soil should be crushed and mixed with sandy soil to increase soil breathability. The seeds need to be soaked in water first, and after cracks appear on the surface, they are placed in the soil and covered with about 2-3 cm of loose soil; no water needs to be added. In the early stage, the distance between seedlings can be about 10 cm. After germination, they begin to be transplanted into pots, which makes later sales convenient.
2. Watering Management
After the seedlings emerge, they need to be watered once, with the amount of water just enough to moisten the surface soil. Later, the moisture should be adapted over time. When the temperature is below 30°, water once a day, as long as the soil is kept from drying out; it is best to use irrigation. When the temperature is above 30°, first use irrigation; if the leaves curl and turn yellow, then spray irrigation can be added. In autumn, control it to once every 2-3 days. In winter, warm water should be used for irrigation, once every half a month. When they are ready for sale, be sure to check whether there is standing water at the bottom; otherwise, the standing water will cause wilting and affect everyone's economic returns.
3. Topdressing
Jasmine does not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, fertilizing once about every half a month is enough. When transplanting, organic fertilizer should first be added in advance at the bottom, about 10-20 cm, as a base fertilizer. In the early stage, mainly nitrogen fertilizer is applied so that the root system can become more developed. In the later stage, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer need to be appropriately increased to ensure better growth. Each time fertilizer is applied, if a large amount is used, there is no need to water; if a small amount is used, it can be dissolved in water to promote absorption. If what is being cultivated is extremely rare or is being grown at home by an individual, a dedicated nutrient solution can be chosen.
4. Precautions
Jasmine relatively likes ventilation and sunlight, so everyone's cultivation base can have relatively more vents opened. At noon, when the sunlight is strongest, there should be a cover to avoid scorching. In order to obtain higher profits at the time of sale, everyone needs to prune the jasmine. Some old leaves or relatively dense areas need to be cut away so that the newly grown leaves have room to grow, which can also let it live longer. During daily inspections, pay attention to whether there are pests on the jasmine. The more common ones are the snout moth and the red spider mite. These are pests that jasmine is relatively prone to, and once found, they should be removed promptly.
The above are the jasmine cultivation methods. In fact, these methods can also be applied to everyone's free-range growing. At present, the selling price of a pot of jasmine is still quite profitable. Friends who are tempted should hurry and build their own jasmine cultivation base, so that while growing flowers they can also obtain decent economic returns. Rural friends in particular can give this project good consideration.