What Is the Best Season to Sow Morning Glory? A Detailed Guide to Container Planting Methods

When I was little, many wild morning glories grew in front of our house, and the flowers came in especially many colors. I remember that at the time I was particularly fond of the blue and purple flowers, and whenever the flowers withered I would collect the seeds, and the next year I could sow them. So what is the best season to sow morning glory? Are you clear on the container planting methods? Here they are, organized for you:

I. What is the best season to sow morning glory?

Based on my own experience growing morning glory, I can tell you that morning glory can grow whether sown in autumn or spring. The specific times are analyzed for you below:

1. The best sowing time in spring depends on the region, but it is best to sow when the temperature is above 15 degrees. In southern regions, you can sow in March-April, and within less than half a month new tender shoots will emerge. In northern regions it may need to be a bit later, generally April is the most suitable time to sow.

2. The best sowing time in autumn: when you harvest the morning glory seeds, dry them in the sun for a little while, and September-October is the most suitable time to sow. I generally scatter the collected seeds right away, and they will bloom the following summer.

II. Are you clear on the container planting methods for morning glory?

Because the flowers of morning glory are very beautiful, many people have started growing them in containers at home. So what steps are involved in container planting methods? Here they are, organized for you:

1. Step one: Choosing the pot and soil

(1) For the soil chosen for container-grown morning glory, it is generally best to use sandy soil and loam that drain well, have good air permeability and are fertile. However, note that because sandy soil is not very fertile, it needs to be mixed with leaf mold.

(2) For the flowerpot chosen for container-grown morning glory, generally two kinds are used: clay pots and ceramic pots, because their air and water permeability are the best.

2. Step two: Temperature control

Morning glory is very intolerant of cold, so it is best to sow the seeds when the temperature reaches above 15 degrees. Morning glory likes to grow in places with high temperatures in order to grow healthily, so placing it in a spot at home with sunlight is most suitable.

3. Step three: Seed method

When all three of the above requirements for growing morning glory are met, you can start planting. Generally, the broadcast sowing method is used: scatter the morning glory seeds you bought from the market into the flowerpot, generally scattering just 3-5 seeds, then cover with a thin layer of soil, water the soil thoroughly, and cover with a layer of grass to help keep warm and control humidity. They will sprout and emerge in about 10 days.

4. Step four: Watering

When growing morning glory, there must be no standing water in the soil. Standing water will cause the roots and stems to rot and die, so watering needs to be done according to the different seasons.

(1) In summer, morning glory rather likes high-temperature environments, but high temperatures cause water to evaporate relatively quickly. If water is not replenished in time, the plant will dry up and have difficulty blooming, so in summer you can water once a day, mainly by spraying the leaves.

(2) In winter, autumn and spring, watering can be done according to the moisture level of the soil. When the soil surface is a little dry, it needs watering; generally, do not water if it is not dry. Keeping the leaves moist is something that must be done every day, but in winter it is not necessary.

The above are the 4 main steps of container planting methods for morning glory. Be sure to remember them well!

Summary: The above is the morning glory growing method organized for you. We hope it helps all you flower lovers. This article is compiled from the internet.