I grow lavender at home, what is the planting method?

1. Cultivation technologyNewly planted lavender grows more slowly in the early stages. With the rise of spring temperature, lavender enters the regreening period in mid-April, in order to promote lavender to increase branching and root development, it is necessary to carry out manual pruning from the end of April to early May, that is, the top branches above 15cm from the ground are pruned and stubble, the middle of the plant is heavily pruned, and the four sides are lightly pruned. <>

, bud flowering period managementIn late May, the first flower of lavender enters the budding stage, and in late June, it enters the full flowering stage. In the first year of planting, in order to promote the growth of lavender seedlings and reduce nutrient consumption, the first flower buds can be knocked out in early June. The second stubble is in budding in mid-August, and is in full bloom in mid-September.

In autumn, when the climatic conditions are good, the third crop is in full bloom in mid-October<>

Lavender is suitable for growing in warm environments, so it is mostly planted in spring and autumn. The temperature in summer is too high, and the strong sunlight is easy to cause seedlings to suffer from sunburn, and in winter, it is too cold, and the low temperature inhibits the development of seeds. If you want to plant in these two seasons, you must control the temperature, if the temperature is between 15 and 30, you can grow normally after planting.

In order for lavender seeds to germinate, germination is usually required before planting. Soak the seeds in clean water, take them out and put them on a wet paper towel after 1-2 days, cover them with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes on them to breathe. Put it in a cool place and wait for it to take root, and wait until the little white roots grow before sowing the seeds.

Without germination, it may take up to 1 month for the seeds to take root and germinate.

Lavender is suitable for growing in loose and fertile sandy loam soil, which can be prepared with garden soil, peat and sandy soil, and mixed evenly according to the ratio of 5:3:2.

In addition, an appropriate amount of basal fertilizer can be added to provide nutrients for plant growth. It is not advisable to plant with too sticky soil, otherwise it will affect the respiration of the roots.

Spread a large particle of substrate at the bottom of the pot, then fill it with the prepared soil, place the seeds in the middle, and cover it with fine soil. After planting, water a little to maintain the humidity of the environment. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid receiving light to prevent the loss of water from being too fast.

When it grows true leaves, it can properly see the light and supplement fertilizer.

1. How to plant lavender potted plantsThe first thing to do is to choose a soil pot with good air permeability, and ensure that the potting soil has holes to drain water. Lavender prefers alkaline, well-drained sandy soil, potting soil recipe can be made with perlite, vermiculite, peat soil according to 3:3:

After mixing in a ratio of 3, add some hydrated lime.

2. The way of watering lavender in different seasons is also different, so how to water lavender planting? Watering depends on the potting soil, and it can only be watered when it is dry. Lavender is watered once every 3 days or so in summer, and once every half a month in winter, and you must be careful not to sprinkle water on the flowers or leaves when watering, so as not to regret the disease and insect pests.

3. Lavender is a full-sun plant, which needs sufficient sunlight to grow well, and the home planting method of lavender is also inseparable from light. If there is not enough light, it will affect the amount of flowering. But in the summer, you need to shade the light, keep it ventilated, and sprinkle water around the plant to lower the temperature.

4. Lavender usually does not need to consume too many nutrients to grow, and fertilization is mainly before and after flowering, and lavender is not fertilized during the flowering period. Generally, the main use of organic fertilizer for lavender fertilization, generally applied once before lavender flowering, and then applied again after flowering, and a few grains of granular organic fertilizer can be taken out and buried directly in the soil.

5. Temperature is the key factor in how to plant lavender. Lavender likes a cool climate, its normal growth suitable temperature is 15 30, if it is above 35 for a long time, the stems and leaves of lavender will wither yellow, so in high temperature weather, you must remember to cool the plant.

【Cultivation environment】Lavender likes warm climate, cold tolerance, drought tolerance, light love, and is afraid of waterlogging. It has low requirements for soil, is resistant to barrenness, and prefers loose and well-drained neutral alkaline soil. Due to its lack of waterlogging tolerance, lavender is difficult to grow in the southern region, but as an aromatic plant, it is an excellent potted flower.

Sowing] lavender seeds are small, suitable for seedling transplanting, warm areas can be sown at any time throughout the year, cold areas should be sown in spring. Before sowing, the land is leveled and fine, watered thoroughly, and after the water seeps, the seeds are evenly sown, and then covered with a layer of fine soil, the thickness is 2-3 times that of the seeds, and covered with grass or plastic film to protect moisture.

Watering] lavender likes a dry environment, not tolerant to moisture, family maintenance should not be watered frequently, potting soil or ground can not accumulate water, should be kept ventilated. After potting, water once permeable, and the principle of watering after survival is "see dry and wet". When watering, be careful not to pour water directly on the leaves, and do not let the soil splash on the branches and leaves, so as not to cause diseases.

You can also spread a layer of small stones on the soil surface of the flower pot, which is not only beautiful, but also can prevent disease. If you use tap water, it's best to use it after two days in the sun.

Sunshine] lavender is a long-day plant, light has a very important role in its development and the formation of aromatic oils, excessive shading will cause growth, and at the same time susceptible to disease, but it is best to do some shade treatment in the heat to avoid direct sunlight.

Fertilization] lavender does not have high requirements for fertilizer, in its rapid growth in the spring (3-5 months), nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium compound fertilizer can be applied monthly, and the solution can be prepared for irrigation, with a concentration of 1%. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can easily cause overgrowth.

After flowering, cut off the first node under the flower, and by the way, prune the plant into a hemispherical shape. Usually, cut off dry branches at any time. In order to control the height of the plant or to get a better plant shape, it is necessary to re-prune it in late summer and early autumn to promote the growth of new branches.

When the seedlings are too dense, the seedlings can be appropriately interspersed, and when the seedlings are about 10cm high, they can be transplanted. It grows rapidly and needs to be repotted once a year.

Pest control] There are few insect pests. The disease is mainly root rot, and the incidence is highest in high temperature and stagnant water environment. Prevention and control methods: irrigate the roots with carbendazim and chlorothalonil 800 times solution, once a month, especially from June to October, pay attention to prevent water accumulation and keep the air dry.