Cultivation methods and precautions of sweet alyssum

How to cultivate sweet alyssum

temperature

Sweet sweet bulbs prefer cool climates and avoid extreme heat. They are not very demanding on winter temperatures and can safely overwinter as long as they are not exposed to frost.

The temperature in summer cannot be too high. If the temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius, it will die. The most suitable growth temperature is 15℃-25℃.

soil

The requirements for soil are not strict, as long as the soil is loose, fertile and well-drained, it can grow healthily.

illumination

Sweet sweet bulbs like an environment with plenty of sunlight and are slightly shade tolerant.

So except for avoiding direct sunlight in summer, it can be placed in a sunny place to receive scattered light in other seasons.

Watering

Sweet sweet bulbs like a relatively dry air environment. If it rains for too long, it will be easily infected by pathogens. It is afraid of rain, so the leaves should be kept dry at night.

The most suitable relative humidity for the growth of sweet sweet osmanthus is 40%-60%.

Precautions for breeding of sweet alyssum

Pay attention to pruning

During the flowering process of sweet sweet bulbs, you can cut off the remaining flowers with three leaves, which can extend the flowering period.

Pest and disease control

In the process of breeding sweet sweet bulbs, pay attention to preventing diseases and pests, and spray 2000 times of Dichlorvos or 1000 times of Dichlorvos once every 10-15 days to prevent insects. Spray 700 times of carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl once every 7-10 days to kill bacteria.

Controlled fertilization

Sweet Sweet has relatively high requirements for fertilizer, but do not apply fertilizer indiscriminately, apply concentrated fertilizer, or apply too much nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer. Instead, follow the principle of "apply light fertilizer frequently, small amounts and frequent times, and complete nutrition."

Be careful of rain

Avoid prolonged exposure to rain during the rainy season, as excessive humidity or poor drainage may cause water accumulation and even rot of the rhizomes of the sweet sweet bulb.

Pay attention to frequent ventilation and maintain air circulation to prolong the flowering period and life.