Preparation of Gladiolus seed ball before planting

Choose pure varieties that are free from diseases, full in shape and not withered, and remember to disinfect before planting. This can effectively prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests, and Gladiolus will grow better

Planting method of Gladiolus seed ball

Temperature

Gladiolus likes a warm environment and is not resistant to cold, so it is necessary to keep warm when breeding in winter. It is best to keep the temperature above 20 ℃ and at least not lower than 0 ℃ to prevent frostbite

Soil

It is best to choose fertile sandy soil with granular structure, loose air permeability and good drainage. If there is no way, you can choose other soil as long as the drainage is good, otherwise it will lead to rotten roots

Depth

It is most suitable to cover about 10 cm of the basin soil, which is more conducive to its growth

Watering

After sowing, remember to check the dry and wet condition of the soil from time to time. If the weather is dry and there is no rain, it is necessary to keep the soil moist at this time. When the seedlings come out, we should properly control the water. Generally, it's better to water less. It's best not to keep the soil moist for a long time. It doesn't matter if it's a little dry, but don't be too dry. And when watering, you must use clean and pollution-free water

Weeding

In the seedling stage, gladiolus can be vulnerable to weeds, so we must weed more. We can spray herbicides after planting the ball, which is conducive to preventing weeds from absorbing the nutrients that should be gladiolus

Fertilization

When more than 6 leaves grow, you can apply fertilizer. It's best to choose compound fertilizer and don't give too much nitrogen fertilizer

Picking flower buds

Some of the bulbs will bloom about 4 months after planting. At this time, the flower buds and spikes need to be removed to ensure the supply of nutrients to the bulbs

Illumination

Gladiolus likes an environment with sufficient light, which can be illuminated all day. In winter, the light is not very strong and there is no need for shade. If there is not enough light, gladiolus can't be raised well. Moreover, under the cool conditions in winter, it needs more sunshine

Air

Pay attention to the fresh and breathable air. Gladiolus is very sensitive to oxides. Remember to give it a pollution-free growth environment

The method of planting Gladiolus in mid autumn and winter is introduced here. I hope it will be helpful to flower friends