Secrets cultivation room geranium seeds
Growing geraniums from seeds using recently gaining popularity. The reason for this is the higher percentage of germination than the classic cuttings. The plant itself in such a way reminiscent of planting shrub dotted with flowers, which is very beautiful.
The first class, which began to grow with the help of seed have been bred by breeders in the 70-ies of the last century. Since that time, they actively began to use thanks to the unique characteristics of these plants.
So, they can bloom all year round, and they are characterized very wide range of colors, from white and ending with dark red. There is also a two-color types.
What points should be considered when growing geraniums from seed?
The first thing to pay attention to a particular plant variety, as well as its appearance. When buying seeds at the store is not normally required scarification - the process of removing the hardened skin, as it has been done at the factory.
If the seeds are taken from the already grown plants in the home, it is necessary to treat them first with sandpaper in order to accelerate the planting of seedlings.
You also need to pay attention to the following things:
1. Season
In general, experts say that if the fall and winter geraniums provide the required amount of light, you can not pay attention to this point.
But still it recommended to start to grow a plant from mid-November to mid-April, in parallel to its growth and increased daylight hours.
2. The soil
Before you start planted geranium, need to prepare a container or box and to fill it with the turf, sand and peat in a ratio of 2: 1: 1.
You can also use a sand and peat (1: 1) or peat with perlite (1: 1). Seeds need to be planted at a distance of 5 centimeters apart, and sprinkle the soil. Further taken spaced room temperature water, which is sprayed with this layer.
The maximum thickness of the upper ball - 0.5 centimeters. The need to follow during the entire growth period, so it was a bit wet. Top superimposed glass or film.
3. growth conditions
It is important that in the place of growth was light enough, but not on a geranium in direct sunlight. So you can ensure the growth of a good root system. Room temperature should be from 18 to 23 degrees.
Here at such moments you need to pay attention, to grow geraniums from seed.