How to plant baby's breath seeds

Gypsophila seeds planting time

When sowing baby's breath seeds, the temperature needs to be kept above 15 degrees, so it can be planted in spring and autumn. It is generally planted in spring from February to May, and in autumn from August to September. It is necessary to choose a time when the weather is relatively clear for sowing.

Gypsophila seeds planting method

1. Prepare the substrate: When sowing baby's breath, you need to use a substrate with good drainage. Generally, a mixture of humus, garden soil, and coarse sand is used. It needs to be disinfected before sowing to prevent bacteria from infecting the seeds.

2. Seed selection and germination: When planting baby's breath, if you want to increase the germination rate of seeds, you need to select seeds that are full and uniform in size. Avoid using damaged seeds. Then soak them in water and wrap them with wet paper towels for germination.

3. Start planting: When sowing baby's breath seeds, you can use the broadcasting method. Each seed should have an appropriate planting distance, and then cover it with a layer of soil. After sowing, the temperature needs to be kept between 15-20 degrees, and water it appropriately to keep it moist.

Daily management precautions for Gypsophila paniculata

When caring for baby's breath, you need to be careful not to rush to fertilize it after the seeds germinate. It needs to be placed in an environment with sufficient scattered light. After a week, you can gradually expose it to light. After that, you need to fertilize and water it regularly to provide it with a good growth environment.