When is the best time to sow cosmos?

Time to plant daisy

Gaillardia is an ornamental flower plant of the Asteraceae family. If it is to be sown by seeds, it is best to do so in spring from February to May. The germination rate of Gaillardia seeds sown at this time is the highest and they grow best.

How to sow cosmos

To sow agave, soak it in hot water for 10 hours. After it absorbs water and swells, sprinkle it on the soil. Cover it with a film and uncover it after it germinates. Expose it to sunlight in the morning and transplant it into a pot when it has 3 leaves.

Gaillardia flowering time

Gaillardia blooms in summer and autumn from July to October, and bears fruit after flowering, and the fruits mature from August to October.

Gaillardia ripe harvest

1. Fertilizer and water : Chrysanthemums require more fertilizer and water. It is best to apply light fertilizer frequently, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. After fertilizing, keep the leaves and flowers dry and do not water them. During the peak growth period in summer and autumn, and the flowering period, control the fertilizer appropriately.

2. Pruning : When the cosmos grows to 6 leaves, it can be pruned to promote branching, form an ideal plant shape and promote flowering.

3. Disease prevention and control : If the cosmos is infected with root rot, prevent the soil from being too moist and airtight. At this time, dig it out, clean up the rotten roots, disinfect it and then replant it.