How to grow jasmine

1. Breeding techniques

1. Soil: Jasmine’s growth depends on the rich organic matter in the soil. Good drainage and aeration also help the roots breathe. You can mix garden soil with compost and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1 and add a little animal manure or decomposed cake fertilizer.

2. Light: Jasmine grows best in an environment with good light, with daily light time of no less than 8 hours. Insufficient light can easily cause it to grow too tall and delay its flowering time. When growing indoors, it must be placed in a place where it can see light for a long time.

3. Water: Jasmine prefers moisture. Do not wait until the plant is completely dry before watering, as this will be detrimental to its growth. Generally, the soil on the surface is relatively dry, but slightly moist inside, so you can water it.

4. Fertilization: Jasmine has a great demand for fertilizer during the growing and flowering periods. During the peak growing season, apply organic fertilizer twice a month to fully replenish nutrients. During the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used mainly. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate mixed with water can be sprayed on the leaves, but be careful not to spray the flower buds.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Cutting: Cutting is usually carried out from April to October. Cut one-year-old mature branches, retain two nodes on them, and remove the lower leaves. Insert it in the sand bed, spray it with water and cover it with a bag to keep it warm and moist. Generally, roots will take shape in 40-60 days.

2. Layering: Select longer branches, make cuts at the bottom of the nodes, and bury them in the soil. It will take root within a month and can be separated from the original plant in two months.

3. Pest and disease control

1. Diseases: Common diseases include white rot, anthracnose, leaf spot and sooty mold. It is necessary to remove diseased branches and leaves and strengthen maintenance. White rot and anthracnose can be treated with chlorothalonil or mancozeb. Leaf spot and sooty mold can be controlled by spraying Bordeaux mixture.

2. Pests: The main pests are leaf rollers and red spiders. Among them, red spider mites have strong reproductive capacity and need to be sprayed frequently for prevention. Trichloronate can be used for prevention and control.