2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
It is possible to sow many plants before winter not only in November, but even in December along the so-called ice crust. This means that the earth is already frozen, thaws are not expected, the seeds will undergo natural stratification and in the spring they will give friendly healthy shoots. These plants include a large number of decorative flowering garden plants. And among others, those that grow even worse if sowing in the spring
Benefits of winter and winter crops
It is too early to plant crops in the fall. Especially when there are such warm autumn days as this year. Florists begin to sow when, in their natural conditions, the seeds would still ripen in capsules and remain on the plant. And once in the ground too early, the seeds, feeling warm, may germinate too early. And with the arrival of winter and frost, the sprouts do not survive until spring. And therefore, many are afraid to carry out podzimny crops, not knowing such a feature. After all, the sprout might not have appeared from under the ground, but here the cold comes, and it will not rise.
But if you sow seeds before winter, when the air temperature does not rise above zero during the day, and frosts already come at night, they will not have time to germinate. The seeds will remain dormant and undergo a natural winter cooling cycle. Then they will get wet and saturated with moisture with the arrival of the spring thaw. And after that they will sprout at the most appropriate time. For the same reason, it is good to sow tough-like seeds of dill, carrots and other seeds that contain essential oils before winter.
What flowers can be sown before winter
So, what flowers are not scary to sow in December? The list is very wide. In this list:
• aquilegia;
• aster;
• cornflowers;
• delphinium;
• calendula;
• cleoma;
• kosmeya;
• lupine;
• rudbeckia;
• echinacea;
• escholzia.
Gardeners often propagate these flowers by seedlings. But you will free yourself up both time and space in the room if you sow these flowers in advance directly into the ground in late autumn or early winter.
In addition, like many other plants, those flowers that in the seed stage undergo natural stratification, cooling in winter, and then, thoroughly soaking in the soil in the spring with the arrival of a thaw, turn out to be much stronger, healthier, and bloom better.
Another benefit of such plants is that many of them reproduce by self-seeding. That is, having sown such flowers once on your site, with the arrival of autumn, do not cut off withered and dried bolls and flower stalks. Let the seeds ripen and scatter over the area. Then next spring they will rise on their own without your participation.
The only thing that can prevent the seeds from sprouting is pecking by birds. Therefore, both when sowing on frozen soil, and after self-sowing, it is good to grind the seeds with dry earth or sand.
How to plant flowers before winter
There is no need to water the crops. You should also not soak and dress the seeds. But it is advisable to treat the soil shortly before sowing from pathogens. A good way is to ignite the ground. This can be done right on the site. To do this, make a fire at the sowing site, in which you need to burn unnecessary logs, cut branches and other wooden waste. This is how they fight against causative agents of fungal diseases. And do not remove the remaining ash from the site. Spread it over the ground in a thin layer. And scatter the seeds right on top of the ashes.
If these are flowers, the seeds of which need to be buried a little, then also arrange shallow grooves over the ashes. And then on top, grind dry soil with sand or loose soil mixture for indoor plants or for seedlings.
What to consider when planting in winter. Not all seeds germinate, so the sowing rate needs to be increased. It is advisable to mulch the bed with at least fallen leaves. And in winter, if possible, cover with snow.
Recommended:
Unpretentious Flowers For Sowing Directly Into The Ground
Every gardener and gardener knows how many worries come with the beginning of a new season. You need to have time to sow seeds for seedlings, and carry out pruning, and remove the shelter and much, much more. And I would like flowers to grow and please the eye in addition to vegetables and fruits. But often they no longer have either the strength or the time … And yet, there is a trick, how to do everything, and at the same time admire the beautiful flower bed. You just need to choose unpretentious flowers that do not need to be propagated through seedlings and
Sowing Flowers In January
It's too early to start sowing vegetable seeds for seedlings. But already now you can think about what flowers you would like to grow on your site. And start sowing them in January. What colors is it time to do now? You can start sowing those that, firstly, have a long period of development, and, secondly, which require stratification
Autumn Sowing Of Annual Flowers
At the end of October, sometimes even earlier, they finish active work on their personal plot. But already at the beginning of spring I want to see my garden blooming and beautiful. The material of this article will tell you how to achieve this
Winter And Winter Sowing Of Medicinal Flowers
Adherents of herbal medicine when buying medicinal herbs are often faced with dubious dates on the packaging. Roots to be harvested in autumn are packed in summer and aerial parts before or after flowering. There remains the question of such a plan, how long the raw materials were stored before they go on sale. In order not to be tormented by doubts, it is useful to acquire your own medicinal bed in your personal plot. Moreover, many of the medicinal herbs, in addition to their medicinal
XXIV International Exhibition Of Flowers, Plants, Equipment And Materials For Ornamental Horticulture And Flower Business "FLOWERS / FLOWERS-2017"
From 23 to 25 August, Pavilion No. 75 at VDNKh successfully hosted a key exhibition in the field of plant growing, floriculture and landscape design - "FLOWERS / FLOWERS-2017"
