How to sow morning glory seeds? A detailed guide to the correct sowing method

1. Selecting seeds

You can pick a few seeds from a morning glory plant in the wild, gently rub off the outer skin with your hands, and the seeds inside are what you get.

2. Preparing the soil

Prepare a fairly large flowerpot and put in an appropriate amount of soil. Morning glories are highly adaptable and have no special requirements for soil, though the more fertile the better.

3. Soaking

Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 4 hours, because the seeds have a hard outer shell and will not germinate easily without soaking.

4. Sowing

Because morning glory seeds are small, you can use a spoon or similar tool to scatter the seeds over the soil and cover them with soil. After sowing, water thoroughly, and they will germinate in about 5 days; with sufficient light, they are even more likely to bloom.

How to plant morning glory seeds: the method for growing morning glory from seed

How do you grow morning glories from seed? First of all, the morning glory is a common flowering plant, very easy to grow, and its flowers are very beautiful, so many gardening enthusiasts plant a few morning glories in their yards. Below is a summary of the steps for growing morning glories from seed, which we hope will help fellow gardeners.

Morning glories can be sown in both spring and summer. In southern China they are sown in the open field between April and May, while in the north they need to be sown in a greenhouse ahead of time.

1. Morning glory seeds have a fairly hard outer shell, so before sowing you should cut or nick the seed coat, or soak the seeds in New High Lipid Film, which can repel underground pests and diseases, isolate viral infections, without affecting the imbibition and swelling function, strengthen respiration intensity, and increase the seed germination rate.

2. The optimal growing temperature for morning glories is 20-25°C. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 4-6 hours, drain the water, wrap them in a damp cloth, and place them in a 20°C environment, sprinkling water 1-2 times a day;

3. After the morning glory seeds are ready and the ground is prepared and sown, spray the soil surface with a 600——800 times dilution of New High Lipid Film, which can preserve soil moisture and prevent water evaporation, protect against sun and drought, keep warmth and prevent freezing, prevent soil crusting, suffocate and isolate sources of pests and diseases, and raise the emergence rate. Seedlings emerge in about a week. The emergence rate is about 80%.

1. When the two cotyledons of the morning glory seedlings have grown flat, thin and transplant them; you can take the whole root ball out of the pot and separate the seedlings with their soil.

2. When growing morning glories as potted plants, cut off 1 cm from the lower end of the main root, and plant them in a No. 2 tube pot with ordinary potting soil, one plant per pot.

3. Note that when transplanting morning glories in the open field, the main root must never be bruised. Transplant seedlings while small and early, and the bigger the soil ball the better.

In northern China, watering once every ten days to half a month is enough, but in the south it may be once or even twice a week. The specific number of waterings depends on how dry or moist the potting soil is; just always follow the principle of "don't water if not dry, and water thoroughly when you do."

How many years can petunias live? Petunia seed sowing method

Petunias are a very common flowering plant in our lives, with strong vitality and fast growth. Especially in the blooming season, the colors are bright and varied, and the shape is like a trumpet, very beautiful and elegant. But quite a few gardening enthusiasts are puzzled: petunias are indeed easy to grow, but how long can they be grown? Let's find out together below!

How many years can petunias live

One to two years. Although petunias are seasonal herbaceous flowers that bloom for only one season, with careful care they can live for several years. When the flowers fade, remove the spent blooms and prune the stems, so that when the plant sprouts again it will be even more lush, and the plant can survive. Also, its seeds that fall into the soil can continue to germinate and bloom.

Petunia seed sowing method

1. Timing. Sowing is generally done in spring and autumn. I chose to sow in spring. Because petunia seeds are tiny, there is no need to cover them with soil when sowing. Spray water onto the surface of the fine soil to keep the surface layer moist, and they will germinate. Note that the surface layer must not be too wet, otherwise the seeds will not germinate; if the weather temperature is between 15-20°C, the seeds will germinate 5-10 days after sowing.

2. Moving to pots. Choose a flowerpot about 20 cm in diameter, and plant one plant per pot. When moving to pots, you can bury granular organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer at the bottom as a base fertilizer. For the first few days after transplanting, do not put them in the sun; place them in a ventilated, shaded spot. After a few days of adapting, they can be moved into the sun. If the temperature is suitable, growth is quite fast, and in one month they can grow very large.

3. Watering. Newly transplanted petunia seedlings are relatively weak, so when watering, do not drench them too wet, otherwise it easily causes root rot; especially when the temperature is too cold or too hot, pay even more attention. Always observe whether the potting soil is dry or moist: you need to provide enough water so the seedlings grow quickly, yet you must not water too much.

4. As the seedlings keep growing, pay attention to whether the environment where the flowerpot is placed meets their growth needs. It is best to place the flowerpot outdoors with ample sunlight and air circulation. Even if you occasionally water too much, the evaporation from sunlight will make root rot unlikely.

How to fertilize petunias

1. If you want petunias to bloom with more vivid colors and larger flowers, fertilizing should be done as early as possible; it is recommended to start when small buds appear, and the effect will be fairly noticeable.

2. But when fertilizing, you must pay attention to the fertilizer concentration: apply dilute fertilizer frequently, to avoid burning the seedlings and causing the plant to die. At the same time, the plant's roots should be kept as far as possible from where the slow-release fertilizer is buried.

3. In winter, as the temperature keeps dropping, the metabolic function of petunias also slows down. At this time they need very little water and fertilizer, and you can fertilize according to the plant's actual growth.

When do petunias bloom

Petunia is a common ornamental flowering plant, mainly grown in pots, often placed on windowsills, balconies or other places, for potted or hanging display.

The flowering period of petunias is very long, from spring to autumn; if the winter temperature is relatively high, they can bloom then too. However, the specific flowering period adjusts with the sowing time. Generally, if sown in November, they bloom in April; if sown in January, they bloom in May; if sown in April, they bloom in July; if sown in July, they bloom in September; if sown in September, they bloom in April of the following year.

Each petunia flower blooms for a long time, continuously; generally they can bloom continuously for 2 or 3 months.

In summary, as long as care is thorough, growing them for two or three years is no problem! And in the second year they can still produce very beautiful flowers. If conditions allow, you can plant some petunias in the yard; not only do they usually not require much time for care, but they can also add a touch of color to the yard!