Planting petunias for seedlings in 2020

For planting petunias for seedlings in 2020, seeds of the last season are used. Planting material of two to three years ago is also suitable for this purpose, but it all depends on the initial quality and storage conditions. If the seeds were collected independently, were ripened, constantly were in a suitable temperature and humidity level, then they retain germination up to 4-5 seasons. Purchased seeds are selected according to other criteria.

Conditions for growing seedlings

Petunia seedlings are grown: at home, in indoor greenhouses or greenhouses. The landing period in the heated rooms is February-March, in a covered ground under the film - March-April. The composition of the earthen substrate for petunia flowers: coconut fiber, vermicompost and coarse river sand. The ratio in the mixture is 2: 3: 1. Sand before laying in the substrate must be washed, cleaning from sludge or other impurities, then dried.

Petunia seeds are very responsive to the access of light, so they can not be buried and sprinkled with a layer of soil. In the finished substrate, planting material is laid out on the surface, slightly crushed with a cannon of a finger, so that the ground does not cover them. The soil is shed before laying the seeds, if you do the opposite, the seedlings will be worse. The container with seeds is covered with a transparent film or glass to create a greenhouse effect. Germination takes place on 5-7 days in conditions of high humidity of 70-85% and a temperature of 22-27 ° C. After biting the sprouts onto the surface, the film is removed for a while and aired. On the first day without shelter, the plants are left for half an hour, on the second for 1.5-2 hours, on the third 2-4. By day 7, the film or glass is removed completely.

The first 20-30 days, the sprouts add very little in size. This is explained by the fact that at first the root system develops in petunia. After it becomes powerful enough, the seedlings will grow in the ground part. After 30-35 days, sprouts are pickled. For petunia, the procedure is relatively harmless, it easily takes root in a new place. After picking, the sprouts spill plentifully. Further watering is carried out by drying the upper layer of the substrate. Sprouts are placed in a well-lit place. By the end of April or mid-May, depending on weather conditions and geographical zone, the plant is planted in open ground or in a cache-pot for a permanent place.

On a note! Seedlings for subsequent planting in open ground are grown since March. And petunias, which will grow in flowerpots on the balcony or decorate flowerpots on the summer terrace, are sown in a home mini-greenhouse in February.

Moon calendar

If it’s easy to choose a month for sowing petunia seedlings, knowing only the approximate climatic conditions of your region, then choosing a day is more difficult. Florists, following the example of gardeners, focus on the phases of the moon, take into account its effect on germination and further growth of seedlings. According to long-term observations, experienced summer residents definitely do not advise landing in the full moon and new moon. The phases of the growing moon are the most favorable for living organisms and plants, including at precisely such a time that seeds are laid for germination.

On a note! Remember that before sowing planting material, it is prepared in advance. Therefore, on the eve of the day that is selected for the seedling tab, conduct a disinfecting treatment and soaking the seeds.

How to choose seeds

Experienced gardeners can use their own material for planting on seedlings of petunias. And for beginners, when choosing seeds, it is important to consider several points:

• choose the right variety;
• pay attention to the expiration dates on the packaging upon purchase;
• identify a line of worthy producers on the agricultural market.

Grade

The variety determines not only the color and size of the future bud. Depends on him:

• place of future planting: flowerbed - bush floribunda, cache-pot - ampelous and cascading;
• general view of a flower bed or planter: thick “hat” - multiflora and surfinia, disheveled variety - superbrissims and terry varieties;
• the tinted composition of the flowerbed is not just a mixture of everything you like, but a harmonious combination or the introduction of accents, spots or gradients (a smooth transition from one shade to another within the same color).

In addition, the variety determines the future resistance of the plant to weather conditions and infectious diseases.

On a note! If you plan to collect your own seeds after flowering, specify whether they will be suitable for subsequent sowing.

Expiration dates

Purchased petunia seeds should not be bought two years or more ago. Sprouts from stale seeds are characterized by poor germination and weakness. Even if the store offers an discount on an expensive but expired brand, the result of the money spent may disappoint with a complete lack of seedlings.

In such a situation, it becomes a pity for the time spent on the purchase, cultivation of the soil and the efforts made. Therefore, buy seeds for planting petunias in 2020 from reputable manufacturers, with a release date of no more than 2 years.

Seed producers

The purchase of seeds, especially for beginner gardeners, is best done in proven agricultural firms. These on the Russian market include:

• Gavrish
• "Russian garden";
• "Sedek";
• "Vendor code";
• "Plasma seeds";
• "Watercolor";
• "House of Seeds";
• Aelita;
• "Manul";
• "Mars".

But not all of these firms are equally widely represented in the Russian market. Therefore, choose among those that are known in this region.

Advice! It is useful for a beginner summer resident and amateur gardener to find out which agro-breeding research institutes are in the nearest district. It is there that the best varieties are sold for this area. Because they are adapted to local weather conditions and soils. A colorful photo on a bag is not so important as the recommendations of a professional or the rating of an agricultural company in the local market.

Useful Tips

When sowing and planting petunias, pay attention to such details:

1. The seeds of the plant are very small, so some growers advise covering the prepared soil with a small layer of snow. On a white background, they can be seen better, and it is easier to evenly distribute them on the tray.
2. When using granular seeds, be sure to consider the moisture level. The granule will not dissolve in the moist soil and the flowers will not germinate.
3. The best time to buy seeds is November-December, when everyone else is busy with New Year's purchases. In agricultural stores it becomes deserted, you can get on sales and discounts.
4. The grown seedlings are transplanted into the open ground on a cloudy day or before sunset. When transplanting in a cache-pot, weather conditions are less important.

Properly grown seedlings are the key to lush flowering. Therefore, pay sufficient attention to the selection of seeds and their germination, then flower beds and flowerpots will become a source of pride and a source of joyful mood.

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