Salpiglossis is a beautiful and undemanding garden flower, which has been popular with gardeners for a long time. Like most of these plants, it multiplies by seeds. Having become acquainted with the recommendations on growing salpiglossis from seeds, you can easily decorate your flower bed with a plant that brightens the eye with bright flowers.
Soil Preparation
To seeds of this garden plant have risen, it is worth paying attention to the quality of the soil. Choose for planting enriched with humus, loose substrate. If the soil belongs to infertile, add humus, ash , sand and some peat to it. Salpiglossis prefers a weakly acidic or neutral soil. The optimal solution is a prepared mineral substrate, which can be purchased at a specialized store. Do not forget to provide the plant with good drainage!
As for the planting site, it is better to choose areas that are flooded with sunlight for most of the day's light. Salpiglossis does not tolerate drafts that act on it fatal.
Planting seeds
Immediately note that the transplantation of salpiglossis is extremely bad. The root system of the plant is fragile and tender, so it is almost impossible to avoid damage. It is recommended to plant salpiglossis immediately on the open ground, and care will make this much easier.
Seeds are sown in the prepared soil, usually in April, when the earth is already quite warm. Depth of landing should not exceed 2-3 centimeters. Sprinkling seeds with soil, they are abundantly watered. When young plants reach 3-4 centimeters in height, it is necessary to remove part of the seedlings, leaving room for normal growth between the remaining (20-30 centimeters is enough).
If you decide to grow seedlings at home, pick them up in early spring into a prepared container with a substrate, cover with a film and put it in a shaded warm place. When the shoots appear, remove the film, and place the container in a well-lit place. Adult
Care
As already noted, salpiglossis flowers do not like excess and lack of moisture. Watering should be carried out taking into account weather conditions. In spring and autumn, one watering is enough, and in summer the procedure is carried out daily. In addition, in the dry period, regular spraying will not interfere. The central shoots of salpiglossis should be periodically peeled off. This will ensure the formation of new buds for a more lush bloom.
As you can see, there is no difficulty in growing salpiglossis.