According to Actexpert, you can easily prepare plants like sunflower, marigold and amaranth. From soaking the seeds to their depth in the soil, small precautions will keep your plants healthy and shiny. So let us know the easiest way to grow these summer flowers.
First of all know some important things
- The right time for sowing seeds is considered to be from 10th February to 20th March.
- It is important to soak the seeds for at least 24 hours before planting.
- By adding some amount of humic acid while soaking the seeds, the seeds germinate easily.
- Remove the seeds which float after soaking them in water for 24 hours; such seeds are mostly spoiled.
- The size of the seed should be planted at the same depth in the soil, so that germination takes place easily.
- It is enough to simply sprinkle very fine seeds on the soil and cover them with a layer of light soil.
- After planting the seeds, it is important to maintain moisture in the soil, but the soil should not be like mud.
Sunflower
Sunflower is the best flower of summer. Its bony varieties are best for growing in pots, because they grow fast even in less space. Plant them in a place with direct sunlight, as they need 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. While planting their seeds, take care of good drainage in the soil so that water does not accumulate.
Gaillardia Flower
Gaillardia is also called ‘blanket flower’ because it covers the soil like a floral blanket. This plant has the amazing ability to tolerate extreme heat and drought. However, it is difficult to maintain moisture balance in the soil while growing it. There is a high risk of fungus in this, hence water only when the upper surface of the soil looks completely dry.
poppy flower
Poppy flowers are known for their paper-soft petals and bright colors. It is best to sow them by the end of February. Their seeds are very small, so instead of burying them deep in the soil, they should just be sprinkled. They like cool mornings and bright sunshine. These flowers give a vintage and beautiful look to your garden.
Amaranth flower
Amarnath is a very hardy plant, which is famous for its colorful leaves and hanging flower vines. It is also called ‘velvet flower’. This plant is not only beautiful in appearance, but can easily survive even in less water and poor soil. Its seeds germinate very fast and its brightness increases even more as the heat increases.
Try growing these seeds in February
Marigold
Marigold is the most common flower in Indian gardens. Its varieties planted in February-March give flowers throughout the summer. The biggest advantage of growing the marigold plant is that it naturally keeps pests away. To plant it, good sunlight and soil with light fertilizer is required. Removing dried flowers from time to time helps in producing more new flowers.
zinnia flower
Zinnia is great for gardeners who want lots of color with little effort. It attracts butterflies a lot. Its seeds should be planted directly in the pot where you want to grow them, because their roots do not like to be moved again and again. It easily tolerates the scorching heat and keeps your garden fragrant until the monsoon arrives.
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