How to Irrigate Field-Grown Flowers Reasonably? A Detailed Guide to Common Irrigation Methods

Flowers absorb water from the soil, so maintaining soil moisture content is very important for the growth and development of flowers. Depending on the flower variety and cultivation method, the irrigation volume and irrigation cycle differ, so the timing and amount of watering should be chosen according to the correct method.

1. Reasonable Irrigation of Field-Grown Flowers

Field-grown flowers are often used as landscape vegetation in garden green spaces, and irrigating field-grown flowers is relatively simple. In rainy areas, attention should be paid to timely drainage after rain, while in arid areas, appropriate irrigation is needed to maintain soil moisture and create favorable conditions for root growth. In garden irrigation and maintenance management, water-saving irrigation measures can be selected according to conditions, using sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation or micro-irrigation; flood irrigation should be avoided, as it wastes water, fails to achieve the effect, and easily causes root rot in flowers.

2. Choose an Appropriate Irrigation Method According to Conditions

The irrigation volume for field-grown flowers needs to be determined according to factors such as flower variety, weather and soil. First, from the perspective of the growing season, summer has high temperatures and large evaporation, so more water should be applied; in winter, flowers enter dormancy and stop growing, the temperature is low and evaporation is small, so less water should be applied, and no watering is done if the soil is not dry. Irrigation is generally carried out in the morning, with an additional watering in the afternoon in summer; in winter, the suitable time for irrigation is after 10 a.m.

Depending on the plant species, irrigation methods also differ. Broad-leaved and moisture-loving plants can be watered more, while small-leaved, needle-leaved and cactus-type plants should be watered less. Judging by the growth stage of the flowers, less water should be applied at the seedling stage, more water should be applied during the vigorous growth period, and the amount of water should be controlled and irrigation reduced during seed maturity and dormancy. In addition, for flowers such as Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) and Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii), excessive water during the flower bud stage can lead to rot, so irrigation should be carefully controlled.