How to plant forget-me-nots? Planting time and method

Forget-me-not planting time

Forget-me-nots are generally best planted from September of each year to January of the following year. The climatic conditions at this time are more conducive to seed germination, and it is also the period with the highest planting survival rate.

Forget-me-not planting method

1. Soil: To grow forget-me-nots, use loose, breathable, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, and add some base fertilizer to the soil, usually once a season.

2. Temperature: Forget-me-nots are sensitive to temperature. It is best to control the temperature between 20-25℃ and the temperature should not be higher than 25 degrees.

3. Watering: Water in moderation to keep the soil in the pot moist. Do not water too much and do not allow water to accumulate in the soil.

4. When pests and diseases appear, timely prevention and control are necessary to avoid damage to the plants. Spray some low-concentration pesticides on them in time to prevent diseases.

How to plant the forget-me-nots I just bought

1. Seed germination: Under normal circumstances, we soak them in water for 6 hours to germinate.

2. Alkaline soil: Forget-me-not likes alkaline soil, so it can be planted in this kind of soil. You should also choose soil with deep soil layer, fertility and high organic matter content.

3. Maintain temperature and humidity: Don’t forget that it likes warmth and humidity. Keep the soil moist and the ambient temperature around 25°C. If the temperature is too high, cool it down appropriately.

How to make forget-me-not grow fast

1. Environmental requirements: The place where you raise forget-me-nots should not be too stuffy, too hot or too humid, and the temperature should generally be kept at around 20 degrees.

2. Suitable soil: When caring for forget-me-nots, you should choose fertile, loose, well-drained alkaline soil. Do not use sticky soil.

3. Appropriate fertilizer and water: Apply dilute organic fertilizer to the forget-me-nots every half a month. Do not apply too concentrated fertilizer to avoid burning the roots of the plant.

4. Appropriate light: Forget-me-not prefers places with plenty of sunlight, but it is afraid of strong light and needs appropriate shade.

5. Pruning promotes its flowering: Timely pruning of overlong, overlapping, and old branches can retain some nutrients and promote its flowering.

Precautions for Forget-me-not potted cultivation

For the propagation of forget-me-nots, the environmental temperature should be between 15-20 degrees. The temperature should not be above 25 degrees, otherwise the plant will dry up easily. The soil in the pot should not be too moist, and water accumulation should not occur.