How to grow hyacinths hydroponically and bulb storage tips
These days more and more people grow a pot of hyacinths during the Chinese New Year. If you have grown hyacinths, you probably know that hyacinths are grown from bulbs, but many people do not know that as long as the hyacinth bulbs are stored properly, by the next year the hyacinths can continue to bloom. Here the editor introduces the methods for hydroponic hyacinth growing and bulb storage; friends who like hyacinths can learn from it.
Hyacinth (detailed introduction)
I. Hyacinth bulb storage methods:
1. Take the hyacinth whose flowering period has passed and whose leaves have begun to rot out of the water (usually water-grown), then pull off the leaves by hand, remembering to clean the very base of the leaves thoroughly too; if you cannot clean it completely by hand, you can cut it appropriately with a pruning knife.
2. Brush off the rotted parts on the outside of the hyacinth with a toothbrush; for parts the toothbrush cannot remove, you can also peel them off appropriately with a pruning knife. Note: just peel off the rotted, soft parts, and be sure not to peel too deep.
3. Also brush the bottom of the hyacinth clean with a toothbrush, then trim the roots clean with scissors. Then wash the sticky mucus off the hyacinth with clean water.
4. Soak the hyacinth in a potassium permanganate solution (roughly: first dissolve a small 1 g granule in a largest-size cola bottle filled with water, then take one or two drops of that diluted solution into another large cola bottle filled with water; the most dilute potassium permanganate solution made this way is what we need) for about 1 hour.
5. Finally, rinse the bulb clean with clean water (although no matter how you wash it, the bulb will still be purplish-black), put the hyacinth into an uncovered box, and shallowly bury the hyacinth with sand, place it in the sunlight to dry for a few hours, and finally just move it to a ventilated, breathable, dry place to store it.
Hyacinth (detailed introduction)
II. How should hyacinths be grown hydroponically?
1. Hydroponic method for hyacinth bulbs
First dilute carbendazim with water (about one bowl of water), stir well, then put the hyacinth in and soak for about 1 hour, take it out and wipe it dry with a paper towel, place it in a ventilated spot to dry (do not let it be exposed to the sun), then add tap water to a special bottle, to about the neck of the bottle, drip 4-5 drops of nutrient solution into the water, then place the bulb on the bottle. Note: when placing the bulb on, watch carefully that the water does not touch the bulb body; it should only touch the root plate under the bulb. If there is too much water, pour a little out; if there is too little, add a little more, until the roots just touch the water surface. After doing this, wrap it up with newspaper or a cardboard box or the like, and once the roots have grown about 5 cm you can remove it. Then just wait for the beautiful flowers to bloom.
2. Precautions for hydroponic hyacinth bulbs
Hyacinth bulbs will inevitably be invaded by mold during storage (in fact, about 70% of bulbs have mold spots). It is recommended to first disinfect and sterilize the bulbs to prevent rot. Method: remove the dried outer skin and old roots of the bulb, soak it in a 1000-fold carbendazim solution for about half an hour to soak and disinfect. Then take it out and dry it slightly before planting.
Hydroponic hyacinths, how to plant hyacinth bulbs, precautions for hydroponic hyacinth bulbs
Hyacinth, also known as Dutch narcissus and five-colored narcissus, is a plant of the genus Hyacinthus in the family Hyacinthaceae, a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant. It is native to southern Europe, southern Africa and Asia, and is cultivated most extensively in the Netherlands. At present, China is not yet able to propagate hyacinth bulbs on its own and needs to introduce them from abroad. Hyacinths are generally grown from bulbs. The bulb is spherical or flattened-spherical, covered with a glossy skin. The hyacinth bulb is an important bulbous flower, mostly used for open-field planting in parks or potted ornamental display; the plant has a delicate posture, compact inflorescences, rich fragrance, and brightly colored flowers, with high ornamental value and broad development prospects.
? How to plant hyacinth bulbs
Early preparation: when purchasing bulbs, pay attention to choosing ones with bright skin color, firm texture and no disease spots or insect holes.
Planting steps: 1. Trim off the old roots from the root plate of the hyacinth bulb and cut off the withered roots. If not removed, they will cause the root plate to absorb water and lead to bulb rot; when removing them, be careful not to damage the root plate.
2. Put it into a diluted carbendazim solution and soak for 1-2 hours. It is recommended to mix the carbendazim solution at a ratio of 1:1000, simply put, one bag of carbendazim to 1000 ml of water; the soaking time is recommended to be about half an hour, then place the bulb in a cool, ventilated place and let it dry for 24 hours; it must not be exposed to the sun.
3. After the soaked hyacinth bulb has dried, place it on the mouth of a special bottle filled with water. Note that the root plate must not touch the water. After placing it, wrap the bottle body with newspaper or a black plastic bag, that is, shade it from light, and after doing so place it in a dark place. The shading period promotes root growth through low temperature; the shading treatment usually lasts 15-20 days, changing the water once every 5 days, and after roots grow, changing the water once every 7 days. After roots grow, each time you change the water, note to add about 5 drops of nutrient solution to promote healthier growth of the hyacinth and rapid root growth.
4. During the leaf-growing period, light exposure should be no less than 2 hours. During this period, the hyacinth's roots grow rather densely; be careful not to damage the roots when changing the water.
5. During the flowering period, light exposure must not be less than 4 hours per day. Generally, hyacinths need about 50-60 days from planting to flowering.
? Precautions for hydroponic hyacinth bulbs
1. When growing hyacinths hydroponically, the bulbs need to be disinfected. Choose a glass container whose mouth is slightly smaller than the bulb; if the bottle mouth is too large, the bulb cannot rest on it, so place the bulb on the bottle mouth.
2. When adding water to the glass container, note that the water temperature should not be too high, preferably below 15°C; the water surface should be about 1 cm away from the bulb, and do not let the water cover the bulb.
3. Place the glass container with the hyacinth and water in a dark place to encourage the hyacinth bulb to grow and develop roots. After the bulb on the glass container has developed roots, you can lower the water level in the container to where the water surface just touches the roots of the bulb; this allows the roots to fully absorb oxygen and promotes the growth of root hairs.
4. Before the bulb sprouts, try to let it grow in a dark place, and never place it under direct sunlight; after the roots have developed well, move the glass container to a warm windowsill with sufficient light, change and add water frequently, and keep the water surface able to reach the bulb; when changing the water for a hydroponic hyacinth, be very careful, because hyacinth roots are very fragile and easily broken, so as not to damage the roots and affect the hyacinth's growth and flowering.
5. When the hyacinth blooms, take the glass container into the sun for 1-2 hours every day. Because plants are phototropic, to prevent the flower stem from growing to one side due to long-term light-seeking and causing the flower to "bend over", turn the glass container in a different direction every day.
6. During the flowering period, the indoor temperature should be kept at 17-20°C.
The hyacinth is one of the easiest flowering ornamental varieties to grow among hydroponic flowers. When growing hydroponically, there must be a 2-week shading period; during the shading period the temperature is best kept at 9-10°C, which can promote faster root growth, and during the flowering period the temperature is best kept above 17°C. When changing the water, be sure to handle it gently and do not break the hyacinth's roots; if too many roots are broken, it will affect the plant's growth.
Summary: The above is what the editor shares with you on how to plant hyacinth bulbs and precautions for hydroponic hyacinth bulbs; I believe everyone has some understanding now. If you have time, why not plant a few hyacinths yourself and add a touch of color to your home.
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Hydroponic method for hyacinth bulbs_How to plant hyacinth bulbs?
Hyacinth is a potted plant very popular among people in Europe and America. Its flower colors are very colorful, and there are many varieties, including red, white, blue, yellow and so on, but the most original color variety of hyacinth is blue, which belongs to the earliest ancestor among hyacinths. In life, anyone who receives the blessing of the hyacinth will overflow with a special vitality and attract a great deal of attention from others. The hyacinth is not only an ornamental plant, but also plays a certain role in purifying the air. Who would not like such a good plant? Below let us take a look together at the hydroponic method for hyacinth bulbs, and how to plant hyacinth bulbs.
[Introduction to hyacinths]
There are more than two thousand varieties of hyacinths worldwide, mainly divided into two categories: one is the Dutch type, and the other is the Roman type. The Dutch type is the true hyacinth; generally one hyacinth will grow only one flower scape, the flower posture is very robust, and the flowers are also very large and very eye-catching. The Dutch-type hyacinth is a hybrid after mutation; each hyacinth will grow two or three flower scapes, the flower posture is very small and delicate, the flowers are also relatively small, and not particularly gorgeous. Most people choose the Dutch-type hyacinth because it is very tempting. Hyacinths are native to southern Europe, the Asia region, and southern Africa, and are cultivated relatively extensively in the Netherlands. Hyacinths generally bloom in March-April, and when the flowers are in full bloom they carry a faint fragrance.
[Growth habits of hyacinths]
Hyacinths like to grow under sufficient light and need to grow in fertile, well-drained, moist, loose sandy soil. In winter, they like to grow in a warm, moist environment, while in summer they like to grow in a cool, dry, semi-shaded environment. When hyacinths are growing, the bulbs are suitable for growing at a temperature of 2-6°C, so that the roots can sprout better; root sprouting is suitable at a temperature of 5-10°C; leaves are suitable for growing at a temperature of 5-12°C; flower buds when the flowers are in full bloom are suitable for growing in an environment of 15-18°C; bulb storage is suitable at 20-28°C; and generally the ideal temperature for flower bud differentiation is 25°C. Hyacinths are relatively tolerant of short periods of frost and are also relatively cold-hardy.
It generally takes root in autumn, and new shoots grow out in early spring; it generally begins to bloom in March, and by late June the whole plant enters a dormant state. During the flower bud differentiation and dormancy period, it is suitable for growing at a temperature of 15-18°C; generally the differentiation time is about one week. From flower bud differentiation to the growth stage, the temperature must not be higher than 13°C, otherwise it will affect growth.
[How to plant hyacinth bulbs]
The first method: suitable planting methods for hyacinths include bulb division and sowing. In June, when the hyacinth enters the dormant state, dig out the bulbs, then separate the large bulbs from the small ones. If the large bulbs are planted, they will generally bloom the following year, while the small bulblets need to be cultivated for three years before they can bloom. Because the natural bulb division rate of hyacinths is relatively low, one mother plant generally can only produce one or two bulblets in a year. If you want to increase the propagation rate of hyacinths, you need to scoop out the large bulbs in summer, thereby stimulating them to grow bulblets.
The second method: sowing is generally the propagation method chosen for new varieties of hyacinths, usually carried out in autumn using cold frames to prepare the soil, with a 1 cm layer of soil covering the top; this way they generally begin to sprout in January-February of the following year. If it is a small bulb cultivated from a seedling hyacinth, it generally takes four or five years to bloom, and the stored seeds can maintain germination ability for three years.
[Hydroponic method for hyacinth bulbs]
The raw materials needed are: hyacinth bulbs, high-quality water, carbendazim, a glass bottle, a dropper, a plastic box, and colorful granular crystal mud
Remove the thin outer layer from the newly purchased hyacinth bulb, then remove the roots. Add an appropriate amount of water to the plastic box, then pour in an appropriate amount of carbendazim and stir it evenly in the water, then put the bulb in to disinfect. After the carbendazim soaking solution is done, add an appropriate amount of water to the glass bottle, then pour the colorful crystal mud from the pot into the glass bottle, use a dropper to drip in hyacinth growing nutrient solution, then place the hyacinth bulb on top, with the bulb about 2 cm away from the water surface. Use something black or white to cover the bottle, then wait for the hyacinth bulb to develop roots.
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