Why is vanilla sown in autumn

Overcome weeds

When sowing in spring, it is easy to grow some grass on the edge of the flowerpot. The newly grown vanilla may be covered by weeds, especially for novices in flower cultivation, they may not be able to tell who is who at all, so that in the end, the vanilla dies, the weeds grow, and the grass has been raised for a long time

Spring spits fragrance

The flowering period of vanilla meridian is generally in May. It is sown in autumn. After two seasons of growth, the root system of vanilla is developed enough, and there are enough branches in spring, which will open more vitality flowers

Lavender

Sowing time

The planting time of lavender is affected by temperature. It is generally carried out in warm areas from March to June or September to November every year. In cold areas, it can be planted indoors. It can grow as long as the temperature is between 18 ~ 24 ℃

Lavender usually takes 18-20 weeks from planting to flowering. For a long time, you can't see the original appearance of lavender

Sowing method

1. Pot selection: when families plant lavender, they usually choose a shorter pot or use other beautiful containers instead

2. Soil selection: Lavender seeds are relatively small and difficult to germinate, so the soil must be loose, breathable and high water holding capacity. It is best to disinfect before sowing

3. Seed soaking: soak Lavender seeds in warm water at 40 ℃ for 24 hours to promote germination

4. Each pot contains 2 ~ 3 Lavender seeds. After the seeds germinate, appropriate thinning shall be carried out according to the growth of seedlings. When the seedlings grow 4 ~ 6 leaves, they can be potted on the site

Lemon verbena

Sowing time

Lemon Verbena is suitable for sowing in spring and autumn. It likes a sunny environment, so it is usually planted indoors on the south balcony. When sowing in autumn, the seedlings are relatively fragile. Pay attention to cold protection after winter

Sowing method

1. Soil selection and sowing: generally, peat soil + perlite + river sand are selected for lemon verbena sowing, and a small amount of organic fertilizer is added to form a nutrient soil. After the soil is prepared, the seeds are evenly sown in the soil, covered with a thin layer of soil and watered with water

2. Seedling raising: after the seeds are planted, maintain good ventilation and control the indoor temperature at about 20 ℃. When the seedlings grow to 3 ~ 5cm high, they can be transplanted in pots

3. Maintenance: Lemon Verbena grows rapidly and needs to be pruned frequently to promote new branches. The withered and yellow branches and leaves need to be reduced in time to maintain good ventilation and reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests; Usually, when the basin soil becomes dry, water it in time to avoid ponding in the basin. Pay attention not to water directly on the leaves and flowers

Cat MINT

Sowing time

The best sowing time is mid September. Cat Mint likes a cool environment with strong vitality. It blooms in summer. It can be seen in places with beautiful flowers such as lavender and roses, but when planted alone, the blue flowers are also very beautiful

Sowing method

1. Sowing: select a medium flowerpot and sow seeds evenly, 1 ~ 3 seeds per hole. Plant a thin layer of soil on the back cover, keep the temperature at 18 ~ 22 ℃, and the seedlings will appear in about 2 weeks

2. Transplantation: after 4 ~ 6 weeks of emergence, the seedlings of a single plant shall be moved to the flower pot, and the pot shall be selected appropriately according to the growth situation

3. Maintenance: after transplantation, pour fungicide once to avoid root fungal infection and decay. Cat Mint is not strict with the environment. It can be planted in both north and south, but it should be noted that cat Mint will be damaged by freezing in the environment below 12 degrees Celsius. Pay attention to keep warm

Xiaobian summary

After careful consideration, Xiaobian decided to recommend only these three plants, and the rest is for everyone to explore! If you have any good suggestions, please comment below