Decorate with a spectacular petunia, blooming in different colors, a garden plot is a worthy undertaking. You can buy ready-made planting material, and you can make a seedling of petunias on seedlings, it is obvious that the second option is much more economical. We learn when to plant petunia on seedlings and how to grow it properly.
Time of planting petunias for seedlings
Typically, petunia is planted in the ground at the site in early-mid June, therefore, seedlings must be taken up at the end of winter or early spring. Flower growers believe that the specific time frame for planting petunia on seedlings depends on the ability to provide lighting, since light is very important for this plant in the first weeks. If there is a highlight, it is worth planting in February, if not, it is better to wait for March and spring sun.
Sowing conditions for petunia seedlings
For petunia seeds, any soil except for strongly acidic or alkaline soil is suitable, in principle, that the earth is loose and saturated with nutrients. Planting petunias on seedlings is carried out on the surface of the soil, the seeds are only slightly covered by a layer of earth a few millimeters. Then it is necessary to provide the greenhouse conditions - the containers are covered with cans or covered with non-woven material and the room temperature is maintained at least 20 ° C, optimally 22 ° C. Also maintain the humidity level by spraying the soil.
Growing petunia seedlings
Seedlings appear in a week and a half, and before landing in the ground, they will have to develop another three months. To grow plants, it is important to know how to properly grow petunia seedlings and what conditions it should provide. After germination seedlings need air, so the shelter is gradually removed, first for a few minutes a day, then increase the time interval. With the appearance of leaves, young petunias are completely opened.
Also, petunia seedlings at the stage of cultivation require competent irrigation. Soil should not be oversaturated with moisture, so that the plant does not get sick, but a lack of moisture is contraindicated. Mineral top dressing will not be superfluous for this flower, but it is important not to overdo it. If, due to lack of light, the seedlings are stretched out, fertilizers containing nitrogen should be excluded. About the light you need to say separately - it is necessary for successful growth of seedlings, even at night you can leave a dim light.
When the roots of seedlings are sufficiently developed, the picking phase follows. Now the radical part needs to be deepened, so that by the summer the root system is well formed.