How to sow flower seeds? Introduction to several common sowing methods

Sowing methods: The sowing methods for general garden plants are roughly three types: broadcasting, drilling, and dibbling.

(1) Broadcasting: Scatter the seeds evenly over the surface of the seedbed. This method uses a large quantity of seeds and produces a large number of seedlings. Its drawback is that, because the seedlings are crowded, light is insufficient and air circulation is poor, which easily causes the seedlings to grow spindly. This method is mostly used for sowing in large quantities and for tiny seeds. Container sowing also mostly uses this method.

(2) Drilling: A method of sowing seeds in rows. With this method, sunlight is sufficient and air circulation is good, so the seedlings grow strong and healthy, but the number of seedlings is not as great as with broadcasting. It is mostly used for seeds with a high germination rate and for sowing in hotbeds.

(3) Dibbling: Dig holes and sow at a certain spacing between plants, generally sowing 2-4 seeds per hole; after germination, keep 1 strong-growing seedling and transplant the rest elsewhere or pull them out. With this method, the seedlings grow the strongest and healthiest, but the number of seedlings is the smallest. It is mostly used for sowing large seeds or a small quantity of seeds.