What seeds are suitable for sowing in autumn (plants and flowers suitable for sowing in October)

October is here, and many flower lovers have started to prepare various flowers. In fact, sowing is the greatest fun of flower cultivation. Today, I will introduce to you several plants that are suitable for sowing in October.

poppy

The best time to sow poppies is from March to June, or from August to October. During these two time periods, its seed germination rate is high. Generally speaking, if you sow in autumn, you can see the flowers blooming in the spring of the following year.

Maintenance

It likes a sunny environment the most, and can grow in temperatures between 5 and 25 degrees. Low temperatures at night are good for its flowering, and it has strong cold resistance. It likes well-drained, fertile sandy loam the most.

Hollyhock

Hollyhock can be sown in spring or autumn. Generally speaking, autumn sowing is better in the south and spring sowing is better in the north. After sowing, generally in November, you can plant its seedlings.

Maintenance

It likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light, and is also tolerant to partial shade, strong in salt and alkali tolerance, and also has strong cold tolerance. Loose, fertile, well-drained, organic-rich sandy loam is the most suitable for it.

Calendula

In autumn, when calendula is sown from August to October, its germination rate is the highest and its growth is the best. Therefore, this is the most suitable time to sow calendula. If you like calendula, you can start now.

Maintenance

It likes an environment with sufficient light, has strong adaptability to the environment, and is cold-resistant, able to withstand temperatures as low as -9 degrees Celsius. It prefers loose, fertile, and slightly acidic soil.

iris

The best time to sow irises is from August to October, and you can also do it from January to April of the following year. When sowing, you should also pay attention to the local climate.

Maintenance

It likes to grow in an environment with sufficient sunlight, but is also tolerant to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil.

Verbena

Verbena is usually planted in the middle and late September, so it is the right time to plant. When planting, if the surrounding temperature is 15 to 17 degrees, its seeds will germinate in two to three weeks.

Maintenance

It likes an environment with sufficient light, is not shade-tolerant, and prefers loose, fertile, neutral soil. Its plants are not drought-tolerant, so keep the pot soil moist.