What you need to know about growing primrose from seeds at home and about caring for it?

Gardeners who like their seedlings can take growing primrose more than a challenge. These small plants are considered a traditional garden decoration. They are very colorful and attractive, so they have gained great popularity in landscape design.

But to grow beautiful plants and provide them with proper care is sometimes not so simple. How to grow this plant at home, about its long-term planting, read on.

Breeding methods

Seed germination after harvesting may fall. Winter storage at room temperature will reduce the likelihood of germination by 60%. If you store them for less than a month, the seeds will share on the germination energy, and this will lead to big expenses. That is why it is worth sowing them in soil after collecting.

In February, sowing is carried out in a heated greenhouse. All varieties of primroses grow well on a substrate of rotted litter, sand and turf. Seeds need to be sown on a surface at a distance of 1 cm from each other. During germination, the temperature should be 17 degrees.

If sowing is done in the fall, then the seeds will begin to grow in the 4th month. Primrose and primrose seeds can grow in daylight, while primrose can grow in complete darkness.

Diving seedlings is carried out in the phase of emergence of leaves. If weather conditions are suitable, seeding can be done immediately. Landing is planned very carefully - you need to leave a space between the rosettes of leaves.

Seedlings germinate at the onset of the growing season. For the winter they are covered with leaves. We wrote about how to prepare a primrose for winter here, and from this article you will learn how to care for a plant in the fall.

Important! Blooming primrose is expected in the third year of life. In harsh winters, young bushes freeze or wither. To save them, you need to update the insurance fund every week.

Read more about primrose propagation methods and other features of flower cultivation, read in this article.

Soil and fertilizers

The soil for such a culture should be light, breathable, with good drainage. A good solution will be the choice of clay soil, however, you need to make sure that it is not heavy. Acidity should be weak or neutral.

Top dressing is done every 2 weeks, adding liquid fertilizer. Since the plant is very sensitive to the salt content in the soil, the fertilizer is bred twice as much as specified by the manufacturer.

Watering and humidity

The requirements for watering a room primrose are similar to those for plants cultivated in open ground. The land in which the flower is grown should be moist and loose. It is especially important to carefully monitor the state of the soil during flowering. Excess or lack of water is bad for the duration of such a process. When flowering ends, the amount of watering should be reduced. Do not allow excessive drying of the soil.

Water requirements for watering primrose are:

• She must be defended.
• You can use melt or rain water. Some growers use this option and are satisfied with the result. It is important to bring the watering temperature to room temperature.
• Do not use tap water, and if there is no other way, it is better to boil it.
• You can irrigate with distilled water.

Flowering occurs in early spring. It is important to create the optimal moisture level for the plant:

1. Install a humidifier in the room. The plant grower will need to adhere to the regime and the moisture level will be at the required level.
2. Maintain the moisture level in a simple way - place a saucer of water near the plant or throw a damp cloth on the battery.
3. You can put the pot on a pallet, and in the container place expanded clay, moss and sand. It will only be necessary to periodically water the water to maintain the desired level of humidity.

Temperature

Primrose is a difficult plant, because it requires a special temperature regime. The basic principles will be as follows:

• In early spring, the temperature should be between 18-21 degrees.
• In winter, 15-17 degrees.
• And when flowering, the indicator should be no lower than 16 and no higher than 20 degrees.

Postless Giants

Stemless primrose is the most popular plant species. Caring for such a primrose is very simple, and it has been growing for many years in a row, delighting others with its beauty. It prefers illuminated terrain without the open rays of the sun.

It is not difficult to care for her, and development is very fast. The stemless primrose Postdam Giant is available for purchase in any store. You should not grow such a view in the open sun, otherwise the bush will decrease in size and fade.

The soil for such primrose should have a humus base and have excellent permeability. But, if you plant plants in not very good conditions, this will affect the flowering very negatively. If we talk about hybrid forms, then additional spraying is required here. In order to avoid drying out of the soil, plants that are lonely located should be sprinkled a little.

Advice! If you have several primroses of the same species, try to plant them close to each other. In this position, the plants will cover the soil from sunlight and prevent its heating.

Ear variety

When to plant? For good germination, seeds can be sown in autumn. If you are going to sow seeds of ear primrose in spring, you need to do this in February or March. Before sowing, you need to hold the seeds in the refrigerator, and then transfer them to a warm place. It is necessary to alternate storage at low and high temperatures.

The substrate may be made of:

• Humus leaves.
• Sod land.
• Rack and sand.

Your next steps will be:

1. Place the seeds on the surface, fill them with containers and sprinkle with earth.
2. Cover the container with glass or film.
3. Transfer containers to the heated balcony.
4. When the sprouts appear, rearrange it in another room.
5. If you need to moisten the soil, you need to shade the seedlings from sunlight.
6. A pick in the pots is carried out when 4 leaves appear on the seedlings.
7. Planting in a flower bed or in a flower garden is carried out in June or September.

Terry Rosanna

Terry rosanna without stems is more difficult to propagate than other species. Seeds are more expensive, and in one package there are only 5 pieces. The bewitching beauty of primrose overrides the material and moral costs of flower growers.

For sowing, you need to use fertile land. The seeds are buried by 2 mm, and after the soil is slightly compacted. Seedlings will appear after 2 months. Development is slow, seedlings grow long enough. It is important to wait for seedlings and ensure proper seedling care.

Now you know how to plant a flower.

Photo

And so the flower seeds look in the photo:

Care after landing

A pick of plants is carried out when two leaves appear. After a few days, the seedlings accustom to the open air. They need to be taken out onto the balcony and the polyethylene removed. Watering is carried out very carefully - you can use a pipette for this.

Attention! Planting seedlings in the prepared soil is carried out after the frost has passed.

Now you know everything about boarding and leaving.

More information on the intricacies of primrose care can be found here.

Pests and possible diseases

Primrose is a hardy plant, but it can also be affected by diseases. Among the most common are the following:

• Powdery mildew. Yellow or brown spots appear on the top of the leaves. It resembles a spore of a fungus. The development of the disease occurs at high humidity and moderate temperature. Infection persists in the affected areas.
• Gray rot. Affected areas - flowers, peduncles or leaves. They can be covered with a fluffy coating. The disease makes itself felt in cold weather. Infection can be spread by rainwater or ants.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is worth noting that growing primrose from seeds is the best solution for experienced gardeners. This beautiful flower will delight the eye for many years. Now you know everything about primrose, including when to sow it.

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