The "Profusion" series is a relatively well-known variety of zinnia, and because the "Profusion" series is not difficult to cultivate, it is also very popular. So what exactly should be noted during the cultivation of the zinnia "Profusion" series?
The "Profusion" series is a relatively well-known variety of zinnia, and because the "Profusion" series is not difficult to cultivate, it is also very popular. So what exactly should be noted during the cultivation of the zinnia "Profusion" series?
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Zinnia "Profusion" Series
Container size: The "Profusion" series is a dwarf variety with strong branching at the base. If larger plug trays are used, such as 36-cell trays or larger specifications, the best sales period is when the buds are about to open. If 10 cm pots or containers are used, the color effect after flowering will be better.
Medium: Growers need to choose a sterile and breathable medium, with the pH value kept between 5.5 and 6.2.
Temperature: Zinnias are relatively prone to disease. Low temperatures, such as below 16°C, can lead to disease occurrence and may also cause some physiological disorders in the leaves. If the temperature is too high, such as above 24°C, it can easily cause the plants to grow leggy. Compared with other varieties, although the "Profusion" series has good disease resistance, the above issues still need attention during cultivation.
Fertilizer: A balanced calcium nitrate fertilizer at 200 ppm to 250 ppm can be provided weekly to help improve plant quality. The suitable EC value should be between 1.0 and 1.2. Zinnias are very sensitive to boron deficiency, and the main symptoms of boron deficiency are inhibited apical growth, wrinkled leaves, and scorched leaf edges. Therefore, it is recommended to also provide 0.25 ppm of boron with each fertilization.
Four landscape streets transformed: Chegongzhuang "grows" a green corridor
The environmental renovation along the Olympic marathon route has extended into 43 hutongs, 1,667 buildings have put on brand-new "coats," and routes such as Chegongzhuang Street have been decorated anew with Olympic flowers... This is the "Olympic change" in Xicheng described yesterday by Zhang Jiandong, head of the Xicheng District.The Environment of Olympic XichengWithin the year, 1,667 buildings will put on new coats. Zhang Jiandong: Although Xicheng District does not have official Olympic competition venues, it has 5 Olympic training venues: Yuetan Gymnasium, Yuetan Comprehensive Training Hall, Beijing No. 8 Middle School Gymnasium, Beijing No. 8 Middle School Natatorium, and the Experimental Middle School Gymnasium. In addition, there is the marathon route and 9 Olympic-designated hotels such as Jindu Holiday. This year, Xicheng must complete 169 environmental improvement tasks. Not only must it do a good job in the comprehensive environmental improvement related to the Olympic training venues, but it must also implement the Olympic-driven strategy and do a good job in the environmental improvement of 9 key avenues, including Xidan North Street and its extension, and traditional-style tourist areas around Shichahai; complete the renovation of 5 "leftover corner plots" including Dinei Street; and complete the comprehensive environmental improvement around the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the cleaning and painting of the exterior facades of 1,667 buildings. Reporter's observation: Residents of the Jingjidao residential community on the south side of the Experimental Middle School found that the previously damaged roads had been repaved, the exterior facades of the buildings had all been painted, and the community even had dedicated greening maintenance staff.The Road Network of Olympic XichengChegongzhuang Street will become a green corridor. Zhang Jiandong: To coordinate with the Olympic marathon race, Xicheng District is improving 6 major streets along the route: West Chang'an Avenue, Fuxingmen Inner Street, Taipingqiao Street, Zhaodengyu Road, Ping'anli West Street, and Chegongzhuang Street, creating four major characteristic landscape streets. After the improvement, the area along West Chang'an Avenue will embody a majestic, solemn, and grand character; Taipingqiao Street will embody a modern and vibrant character; Zhaodengyu Road and Ping'anli West Street, located within a historical and cultural conservation area, will embody the folk-custom character of Beijing's long history and culture; and Chegongzhuang Street, as a green corridor, will after improvement embody the character of a beautiful green ecological landscape. The 43 hutongs connected to the 6 major streets, including Picai and Fengsheng, will also undergo comprehensive environmental improvement to a depth of 50 m. The area along the south side of the North Second Ring Road has changed from a former "urban village" into today's flower-filled and anciently charming "Desheng Park," which, together with famous historic sites such as Deshengmen and Shichahai, forms a new "capital culture belt." A total of 46 convenience roads, including the East and West Binhe Roads of Deshengmen, will be renovated, and 9 roads including Xinjiekou East Street will also be opened to traffic. Reporter's observation: Yesterday, the reporter saw on Chegongzhuang Street that the entire road had been decorated with Olympic-featured flowers such as zinnias, salvias, impatiens, and blanket flowers, and the uniformly Ming- and Qing-style residential "red doors and gray tiles" along the street restored the traditional appearance of this old street.The Ancient Charm of Olympic XichengShichahai highlights: lake and mountain scenery and Beijing-style folk customs. Zhang Jiandong: Xicheng District is an old urban district of Beijing. Its cultural relics and historical remains are well known to people, such as Shichahai, Beihai, the White Dagoba Temple, and the courtyard houses in the hutongs from West Si North First Lane to Eighth Lane, all of which are representatives and symbols of Beijing's historical culture and cultural landscape. In recent years, through vacating and restoration, Xicheng District has opened a number of cultural relics and historic sites, including Li Dazhao's Former Residence, the Fire God Temple, and the Temple of Successive Emperors. Not long ago, the "Capital City God Temple," a Yuan dynasty building, was restored under the promotion of the "Humanistic Olympics" protection project, and after restoration it once again radiated its former splendor. Also worth mentioning is that, in accordance with the "Shichahai Area Environmental Improvement Plan" approved by the municipal government, we are carrying out all-around, large-scale improvement of the Shichahai area, comprehensively enhancing the scenic area's environmental charm through renovation, highlighting the characteristics of lake and water scenery, princely residences, and Beijing-style folk customs, and making it an important part of Beijing's Humanistic Olympics. Reporter's observation: The restored Capital City God Temple has taken on a completely new look. This place was once reduced to warehouses and civilian housing, and the ancient buildings were severely damaged. Now, the ancient temple architecture marked by red pillars, red windows, and yellow glazed tiles complements the modern high-rise buildings nearby, which are mainly glass curtain walls of the Financial Street, bringing out the best in each other and reflecting the diverse cultural characteristics of the same area.