The homeland of the verbena plant widespread among the florists is Africa, but it can also be found in the natural environment and in Australia. This flower has a long flowering period, unpretentious in care. Probably, that's why it is so popular among florists. From this material, you can learn everything about the correct planting of verbena seeds.
Rules for planting seeds
For seeding verbena seeds, it is necessary to prepare a soil suitable for seed germination. It should pass moisture well, and also be fertile enough. For its production it is necessary to use in equal proportions the field soil, upper peat and sand. In order to enrich the planting substrate with nutrients, you can add a few such bio-fertilizers, like "Biohumus". Now you can go directly to the description of seeding the seeds.
The best time for sowing verbena seeds is the end of February - the beginning of March. In order for the seed to sprout faster, you can use a growth stimulant (the seeds are soaked in the solution for several days). Note that the soil before planting seeds should be swollen and slightly moistened, and only then sow the seeds. It is not necessary to bury seeds in the soil, enough to scatter them on top of the shoots and then lightly sprinkle with sand. The seed germination period varies from 10 to 21 days, all the while it is recommended to keep containers with soil covered with a film (preferably food) in a dark place. Seedling verbena usually do not dive, and planted together with "neighbors" immediately into the open ground.
Transplant to open ground
Growing seedlings of verbena from seeds in the room is a simple task, the main thing is to water everything in time. But to land
As you can see, growing a verbena from seeds is not difficult, the main thing is to take into account the natural features of the plant. Timely water and remove the weeds, and verbena will please you with flowering from early June and until the very end of September!