When planting annuals aster in 2019, to bloom in July?

Gardening annual aster (and scientifically its name sounds like "callistephus") - an ornamental plant, has won the trust and growers for a decade is quite popular. Astra blossomed to the middle of the summer, not fall, you need time to take care of seedlings growing.

Typically, information about the recommended seeding dates indicated on the package with seeds. But these terms are usually averaged. The article will help to choose the most suitable date! By the way, choosing the seeds, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date. At the annual aster they lose ability to germination after only 2 years through a collection.

Aster should be grown through seedlings. Exception - the southern regions, where the cool climate makes it possible to plant the seeds directly into open ground in the appropriate period. In the middle zone, Siberia and other regions with similar climates on the street is still very cold.

Why seedlings? "Chip" that aster - plant with very long vegetation period (from planting to flowering). On average it is 100 days:

• 80-90 in the early grades;
• 100-120 in later.

This is another reason to carefully examine the packet of seeds).

Therefore, to aster bloomed in July, it is necessary to plant seedlings in about the beginning of April. Calculate simple: the desired date of flowering minus 100 days. Do not forget to correct for the grade! At the end of May, when it will be warm and the seedlings will be 5-6 leaves, they are transplanted to a permanent place. If you like asters and the article was useful for you, please click the "Thumbs up!" thanks. You want a change? I recommend reading: Tired of asters and marigolds? 5 colors with a beautiful "autumn" flowering