Can I plant flowers without pine needles rotting?

1. Is it possible?

Generally, when using pine needles, it is best to ferment them before use. You can plant flowers even if the soil does not rot. For example, when planting flowers such as Clivia, in most cases they can only be used after they rot. If it is used without fermentation, the rising temperature or normal watering will cause the pine needles to ferment, and it will generate heat during the fermentation process, which will cause certain harm to the root system of the plant.

2. Fermentation method

Before using pine needles, it is important to do a good job of fermentation, and the method is actually very simple. Mix the pine needles with other regular soil, put it in a sealable bag, add some water, and place it in the sun. Let it receive direct sunlight for about 2-3 months, and when it has fully fermented and matured, it is better to use it for growing flowers.

3. Notes

In most cases, pine needles contain a lot of harmful substances, such as bacteria and insect eggs. In order to prevent flowers from being affected by diseases and pests, they need to be disinfected before use. It is best to put the pine needles under the sun and expose them to the sun, which can have a disinfecting effect. You can also spray some insecticide.