When is the right time to sow onion orchid?

Time to sow leek

Allium macrostemon generally refers to Allium macrostemon, which is also known as Jade Curtain, Allium macrostemon, etc. It is a perennial herb that is grown all over China. It likes warm and sunny environment and is tolerant to semi-shade. It is commonly found in semi-shaded areas under forests or beside courtyard paths.

Allium orchid seedlings are very afraid of heat, and the most suitable temperature for sowing is between 15 and 20 degrees, so it is suitable for sowing in mid-to-late September in autumn, and can also be sown in spring.

How to sow zephyranthes

Before sowing Allium orchid, the soil needs to be disinfected and the seeds need to be soaked in warm water for 12-24 hours until they absorb water and swell. Then place them on the soil surface, cover with soil and water thoroughly, and cover with plastic film. After the seedlings emerge from the soil, remove the film. You can also expose the seedlings to some light before 9 am and after 3 pm.

Specific method:

1. Onion orchid needs to be disinfected before sowing. Both the seeds and the soil need to be disinfected. The soil can be fried in a pan or exposed to the sun for a period of time. If you buy the culture soil directly, you can use it directly.

2. The seeds of Allium orchid are small and need to be germinated before sowing. Soak the seeds in warm water for a day and a night, and then plant them after the seeds absorb water and swell.

3. After the seeds are dried, you can use a toothpick to place them one by one on the soil surface, cover them with about one centimeter of soil, and water them thoroughly to keep the substrate moist.

Zephyranthes flowering time

If allium is sown in spring, it will germinate in 20 days with a high germination rate. The flowering period is from July to September. The flowers are white and highly ornamental. Each flower can bloom for 2-4 days.