When is the best time to sow peacock grass?

Suitable time for sowing peacock grass

Marigold is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It mainly relies on seeds for reproduction and propagation. It usually blooms about two months after sowing. Its peak flowering period is from July to September.

The suitable sowing time of cosmos depends on the regional environment. It can be sown all year round in the Yangtze River Basin, but in the north it needs to be sown after mid-to-late March. After about three months of growth and development, it will usher in the flowering period, and will begin to bear seeds after autumn.

How to sow peacock grass

1. Soak

Mauve seeds will enter a dormant state after being collected. The first thing to do when sowing in spring is to soak them to wake up the dormant seeds and prepare them for germination.

2. Planting

Then bury the peacock grass seeds in the soft soil, and then pour in an appropriate amount of clean water to keep the soil at a high level of moisture to help the seeds take root and germinate smoothly.

Key points and techniques for planting cosmos

1. Lighting

When cosmos has just sprouted and grown into seedlings, try to avoid excessive exposure to light, because this is likely to cause burns to the tender plants, causing the branches and leaves to dry up and die.

2. Moisture

After the seeds germinate, the young shoots of the marigold will grow along with the rhizomes. At this time, in order to ensure that the roots can breathe normally and avoid root rot, you should reduce watering and keep the soil breathable.