How are violet seeds harvested? What are the propagation methods?
The violet is a biennial or perennial herb of the genus Matthiola in the Brassicaceae family. The violet's flower language is eternal beauty and love; simplicity, virtue, and the coolness of midsummer. Its place of origin is along the coast of the Mediterranean, and it is currently widely cultivated in southern China. It is one of Europe's famous flowers and a common species in China's major cities, and can be planted in gardens or greenhouses for ornamental purposes. So how are violet seeds harvested? What are the propagation methods? Let's take a look together with the editor below.
1. How are violet seeds harvested?
For violet seed collection, it is best to select single-petaled flowers as the mother plant, because double-petaled flowers lack pistils and cannot set seed; when seeds are collected from potted mother plants, the second generation has a higher rate of double petals. Before sowing violet seeds, the potting soil should be relatively moist; after sowing, cover with a thin layer of fine soil and do not water again. If within half a month the potting soil dries out, the pot can be placed halfway in water so that water enters from the bottom of the pot and moistens the soil. After sowing, pay attention to shading, and seedlings will emerge in about 15 days.
2. What are the propagation methods for violets?
1. Seed propagation
The seeds can be sown every year from August to October, during which time their germination rate is extremely high and the seedlings also grow very robustly. Usually its seeds are very small, so when choosing potting soil we need to be careful, and then we can put the seeds in and press them flat. When sowing, they must not be allowed to make the soil too wet; then place them in a ventilated place, adjust the temperature to 18 to 24 degrees, and they will germinate after about 20 days. Because its sprouts are very weak, just place them in a warm place with diffused light, let the soil be slightly moist, and slowly it will enter a normal growth state.
2. Leaf cutting propagation
This propagation method is very common. Every year from June to July, choose thick strong leaves, then cut them off together with the petiole, with a length of about 2 to 3 cm. When the cut has dried, it can be inserted into the soil. Then keep the soil slightly moist, with the temperature between 18 and 24 degrees, and they will sprout within 20 days.
3. Stem cutting propagation
This method is mostly carried out after its flowers fade. After the flowers are gone, the soil is turned every year. At this time, the rhizome can be cut off, soaked in rooting water for six hours, and then placed in a pot.
4. Seedling management
After the violet seeds have fully germinated, move the seedling plug tray to a place with ample light and good ventilation.
In the second and third stages of seedling raising, 27000Lux of light needs to be provided.
A small amount of nitrogen fertilizer needs to be provided, with the daytime temperature dropping to 21°C and the nighttime temperature dropping to 10°C. From germination until the fifth true leaf grows out, this temperature variation rule must be maintained.
The above is the introduction to the violet. The violet orchid flowers are lush, the flower colors are bright, the fragrance is rich, the flowering period is long, and the inflorescence is also long. It is loved by many flower lovers, is suitable for potted ornamental display, and is suitable for arranging flower beds, steps, and flower borders; the whole plant's flowers can be used as bouquets.
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