The best time and method for the cultivation of onion lotus

Suitable planting time for onion lotus

Onion lily is a spring-planted bulbous flower, usually planted in spring every year. It is generally propagated by bulb division. After the bulbs are planted in spring, the peak flowering period of onion lily is from July to November every year. Wait until late autumn when it is cool to harvest the bulbs, and store them in a ventilated and dry place over the winter.

Methods and key points of planting onion lotus

1. Onion lotus is suitable for planting in well-drained and fertile soil. Before planting, deep plow the soil, mix sufficient base fertilizer into the soil, then dig holes in the soil, plant 3-4 bulbs in each hole, cover with 2-3 cm of soil after planting, compact the soil with your hands, and water it once thoroughly.

2. When the onion lotus sprouts and emerges from the soil, and the stems and leaves of the plant grow to 10 cm in height, apply balanced fertilizer and water with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium every half a month. Expose the plant to the sun more often, and provide appropriate shade during the high temperatures in summer. Use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before the onion lotus blooms to promote rapid flowering of the plant.

Key points for daily management of allium

1. Watering

When the onion lotus is in its growth period, it is necessary to give it sufficient water to keep the soil basically moist. If it is hot in summer, the leaves and surrounding areas of the plant should be sprayed with water frequently to cool the plant. The temperature is lower in winter, so the frequency of watering should be reduced.

2. Fertilization

The onion lotus has a relatively large demand for fertilizer during its growth period. It is best to apply top dressing once a month. It is recommended to use diluted cake fertilizer water. It is best to apply fertilizer in the morning. Do not water at night. Water again the next morning to dilute the remaining fertilizer.

3. Disease prevention and control

It is necessary to prevent and control diseases and pests in a timely manner. Onion lotus is very prone to leaf blight. You can spray the plants with 600 times diluted 65% Zineb wettable powder to achieve the effect of prevention and control. You should pay attention to pruning yellow and diseased branches and leaves, and thin out dense leaves to increase ventilation, which can reduce the occurrence of diseases.