When to plant seedlings Aust

Eustoma belongs to the family gentianaceae. This flower is valued for its abundant flowering, a variety of shades. Buds are identical in shape roses.

At full disclosure of their diameter may vary from 5 to 8 cm. Interestingly this plant and the fact that it can be grown at home or in the garden. Cultivars can be annual or perennial.

structural features

The root system of lisianthus - branched. But it is quite weak. Fine roots are very sensitive to humidity and temperature of the soil, so in the open field eustoma only grows as an annual.

The height of the stems varies and depends on the variety. Species with high stems have a height of 1 meter. Leaves are narrow, elongated shape on the stem are arranged symmetrically.

The number of flower buds - 30, dissolved in series.

After flowering formed capsule with seeds, which can be used subsequently to grow lisianthus.

seed collection

Lisianthus seeds are small and light, so their collection is associated with certain difficulties.

It is also important to remember that the seed pods are formed, not all colors. Collection can be carried out only when full drying boxes.

When is the landing

Planting the seeds is carried out in the first or second month of winter, if you plan to further Bedding.

The landing carried out after 6 months - in mid-June, the appearance of 5-6 leaves. Night frosts are harmful.

As a houseplant, planted in the first month of spring.

Growers emphasize the need for compliance with landing the lunar calendar works. The landing is carried out only when the growing moon.

Algorithm and landing specificity

1. Prepare a deep capacity for seedlings, disinfecting it.

2. soil preparation. It can be purchased at the store or make your own by mixing garden soil, peat and sand. Ash added to reduce the acidity of the soil.

Growers emphasize the need for disinfection of the soil by steaming it for about an hour.

3. The layout of the seeds on the surface of the ground without seeding the ground.

4. Sprinkle.

5. Covering film. It is not allowed cover for leaks. It is important to periodically conducted in order to avoid airing zaplesneveniya.

After about two weeks to appear shoots. After the landing of the seeds is important to ensure good coverage.

Some growers use additional lighting.

At reproduction seed germination is just over 50 percent.