How to plant and water New York aster? A detailed guide to the method

New York aster has some particular requirements when it comes to watering during planting. How do you plant New York aster? How do you water it?

How to plant New York aster:

It can be planted by division, cuttings, sowing and other methods. Division can be done in spring and autumn, normally once every 3 years; cuttings can be taken in spring and summer, by cutting off relatively tender branches and inserting them into the soil, and new roots will grow in about 18 to 20 days; sowing can be done in April each year, and sprouts can be seen in about 12 to 14 days after sowing.

How to water New York aster:

1. Its water requirements

This plant likes a moist environment. However, it does have a certain tolerance for drought. Still, going without water for a long time is definitely not acceptable. Also, it must not be so wet that water accumulates. The reason is simple: too much accumulated water easily causes root rot.

2. Principles to follow

Overall, the principle is “dry then wet”. In plain terms, wait until the potting soil has dried out thoroughly enough before watering. If it has not dried out thoroughly yet, you can hold off on watering for now. Also, when you do water, water thoroughly. This is done both to prevent overwatering that leads to root rot and to avoid the pests and diseases that damp conditions can bring.

3. Watering at specific stages

(1) During its vigorous growth period, specifically spring and summer. At this stage, you can water more, because the water requirement is correspondingly greater.

(2) In autumn, because it is relatively dry, you also need to water more. Not only in autumn; at other relatively dry times, you can also water more.

(3) Before winter arrives, we need to give it one watering of frozen water. This is done to ensure it gets through the winter safely. At other times in winter, the plant's growth generally slows down and its water requirement drops. So it is fine not to water at all.

4. Points to note

Summer may fall in the rainy season, and the rain can be very sudden and heavy. At such times, if it has been rained on, you can water a little less. However, when the rain is very heavy, it is no longer suitable to leave it outside. Move it promptly to avoid excessive water accumulation.

Well, that brings this introduction to planting New York aster to an end. I hope all you readers have got it.

How to plant New York aster: New York aster planting methods

New York aster, also known as New York purple aster, has smooth leaves, forms umbrella-shaped flower heads at the tips of the branches, and bears blue-purple flowers. New York aster can be grown in pots for indoor viewing, and can also be used as an accompanying flower in flower baskets and cut-flower arrangements. How do you care for such a beautiful aster family flower? Let's learn the New York aster planting methods together.

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I. How to plant New York aster

New York aster likes sunny and well-ventilated environments, has strong adaptability, likes moisture and tolerates drought, and has low soil requirements; fertile and loose sandy soil is most suitable for its growth. Before planting New York aster, apply sufficient base fertilizer, and during the growing period apply fertilizer once every half month to promote vigorous growth.

When pests and diseases are found during cultivation of New York aster, spray pesticide promptly. New York aster is generally prone to powdery mildew and brown spot; do not plant too densely, pay attention to controlling humidity and ventilation, and once New York aster is found to be diseased, spray promptly, using a 600-fold dilution of 65% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. When New York aster is harmed by aphids, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of 50% dichlorvos emulsifiable concentrate to kill them.

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II. New York aster planting methods

1. Plot: New York aster is a dryland crop, so choose a plot with convenient transportation and close to a water source. It requires sandy soil or sandy loam that is loose in texture, with fine soil particles, good air permeability, and a pH of 6.5 to 7.

2. Variety: Based on many years of planting in the area, generally Dutch-imported seeds are used, with varieties such as Fogus, Tabor, and Vintor, which are easy to cultivate and manage.

3. Sowing preparation: Plan early and establish ditch systems inside and outside the field. Open 1 cross ditch at 30 m along the bed, with a ditch width of 35 cm and depth of 35 cm; establish 1 main vertical ditch every 10 beds, with a ditch width of 30 to 40 cm and depth of 40 cm; the surrounding ditch is 40 cm wide and 50 cm deep; the ditch outside the field is 80 to 100 cm deep to ensure smooth drainage. Plow and turn the land early, apply base fertilizer well, and apply 10 to 15 kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer per mu; make beds running north-south, with a bed surface width of 90 cm, sow 3 rows, and make ditches 30 cm wide and more than 30 cm deep to enhance soil permeability.

4. Sow at the right time: bolting turns vegetative growth into reproductive growth and loses the role of the fleshy root; sowing too late damages the rhizome over winter and affects the quality of the fleshy root. On the bed, sow in rows with a row spacing of 30 cm, generally using 50 to 60 g of seed per mu (25,000 to 30,000 seeds).

5. Sowing method: For large-area sowing, use a seeder, with a sowing depth of 1 cm, and check the covering thickness after sowing. If it rains, hand sowing can be used to fill in. After sowing, water first, then cover with straw; after covering, check the emergence of seedlings and the humidity, and remove the covering in good time to prevent leggy seedlings. This can prevent the effects of high-temperature sun exposure and heavy rain washing on New York aster, ensuring uniform and complete seedlings.

6. Thin seedlings in good time: The first thinning is done at the 5 to 6 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 6 to 7 cm, using a small knife to gently cut away the seedlings to be thinned; the second thinning is done at the 9 to 10 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 13 to 15 cm, and the seedlings can be gently pulled out together with their roots. At the same time, combine with cleaning the ditches, loosening the soil, and weeding.

7. Reasonable topdressing: In the middle growth stage of chicory, the leaf color fades noticeably. For plots with poor growth, apply a small amount of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer, at 5 kg per mu, or use amino acid high-efficiency liquid fertilizer for foliar topdressing; never use chemical fertilizer excessively.

8. Points to note: Choose a sunny, well-ventilated environment and fertile, well-drained sandy loam. During the growing period, fertilize once every half month, and in summer carry out shaping and pinching to encourage more branching and more flowering, but the plants should not be too dense, otherwise powdery mildew is likely to occur.

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New York aster planting methodsThat concludes the introduction. I wonder how well everyone has learned it. Large-scale planting may be harder to manage, while pot planting is relatively simple. I hope the above content is helpful to everyone.

How to plant New York aster seeds

The planting time for New York aster is generally suitable from July 25 to August 15 each year. If sown too early, New York aster will bolt ahead of time, turning vegetative growth into reproductive growth and losing the role of the fleshy root; if sown too late, the rhizome is damaged over winter, which affects the quality of the New York aster fleshy root.

The soil for sowing New York aster generally needs to be sandy soil or sandy loam that is loose in texture, with fine soil particles, good air permeability, and a pH of 6.5 to 7; for seeds, generally healthy, plump seeds are sufficient.

New York aster can generally be sown by the dibbling method, sowing the New York aster seeds onto the potting soil, generally with a sowing depth of 1 cm; after sowing the seeds, check the covering thickness, cover with a thin layer of soil, and water appropriately to keep it moist, then place the flowerpot in a well-ventilated spot,

generally the seeds will sprout in about 7 to 10 days.

The first thinning is done at the 5 to 6 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 6 to 7 cm, using a small knife to gently cut away the seedlings to be thinned;

The second thinning is done at the 9 to 10 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 13 to 15 cm, and the seedlings can be gently pulled out together with their roots.