How and when to plant lisianthus seeds? When is the best time to sow?

The best time to plant eustoma seeds

Eustoma seeds are suitable for planting in spring and autumn. In spring, they are planted around January and February, and in autumn, they are planted around September and October. However, no matter when you sow them, you must pay attention to the planting environment temperature. Only when the temperature is 22-25 degrees can the seeds germinate quickly.

Methods and key points of planting Eustoma seeds

1. Select soil and sow seeds

It is necessary to choose fertile soil with strong permeability and rich humus content, and the soil must be disinfected before planting. Then, the planting variety should be selected according to the planting season.

2. Temperature control

The seeds of lisianthus will be unearthed about 15 days after planting. At this stage, you should pay attention to controlling the temperature. The suitable temperature for the growth period of lisianthus is 16-25 degrees. The maximum temperature during the day should not exceed 25 degrees, and the temperature at night should be maintained at 10 degrees.

Points to note in daily management of lisianthus seeds

1. Watering

After sowing the seeds, do not water them frequently. Lisianthus seeds are most afraid of waterlogging caused by excessive watering. Try to wait until the soil becomes dry before watering in small amounts.

2. Fertilization

Lisianthus has a small demand for fertilizer, and you can apply some liquid fertilizer with a low content of calcium nitrate. Be careful to apply a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer to Lisianthus, otherwise it will easily produce too many branches, resulting in burnt tips, cracked stems and other phenomena.