Zinnias are native to Mexico, so how should they be planted?
Zinnias are a plant native to Mexico. Later they grew vigorously in China. They are used as all kinds of gardening ornaments. After all, they are pretty~ Alright, today the editor will tell everyone about the zinnia planting methods. Let's take a look together~
Zinnia planting methods
1. Pinching
Haha, doesn't this name sound scary? But actually, you only pinch zinnias to promote the growth of their side branches and flowers. And it is not just done once. Pinching is done at different stages. For example, when the seedlings have 4 leaves, and also one week after planting out. This can promote growth.
2. Fertilizing
Zinnias need fertilizer to grow. And it should be a compound fertilizer. Generally, keeping the potting soil moist is enough to promote the root system. Fertilizing 2 to 3 times a week is enough. Zinnias have a strange habit. That is, fertilizing and watering in the afternoon is not as effective as in the morning. It will dry out quickly. It can also prevent the occurrence of diseases. It is suitable for growing at a temperature of 18 to 20. So in summer it grows extremely fast.
3. Temperature
We just said that zinnias like warmth, and they are not tolerant of severe heat or severe cold. Summer is most suitable for growth. Generally 18 to 20 during the day. 15 to 16 at night is most suitable for growth.
4. Sunlight
Zinnias need frequent watering. Because they can be grown in sunlight. They like sun. After all, they are a plant from Mexico~
5. Preventing leggy growth
Zinnia seedlings are very prone to leggy growth in the later stage of growth. To prevent leggy growth, the methods are: first, appropriately lower the temperature; second, ensure sufficient nutritional area and increase the plant and row spacing; third, pinch, to promote the growth of axillary buds. This is generally done when the plant height is about 10 cm, leaving 2——4 pairs of true leaves when pinching. For seedlings that are not leggy, if they are cultivated in the open field and the height also needs to be limited, they should also be pinched. 5——7 days before planting out, increase ventilation to harden the seedlings so they adapt to open-field environmental conditions.
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