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Успейте до зимы: что сеять сейчас для весеннего цветения
Autumn is in full swing, the harvest is over and the leaves have fallen. I think it's time for a break. But wait, we have flower beds! Pre-winter sowing is a smart way to bring spring closer and, frankly, will save you nerves. Because when the season is in full swing, there is not always time for flowers to bloom. Let's figure out what and how to sow in the fall, so that in the spring you can meet a variety of colors without unnecessary hassle.
Why plant flowers before winter? • When spring comes, you will be a hero. The flowers sprout on their own, and the rest of the neighbors run around with the seedlings. • Plants become hardy. Winter makes plants stronger. These are not hothouse plants, but tenacious and resilient plants! • Use old seeds. If you plant it in the fall, when the expiration date is approaching, it will bloom. • Save time: In the spring, there are so many things to do that planting flowers may already become a secondary task.
Of course, this method has the following pitfalls: • Spring weather is not always good. Sharp frosts, hello, transplants.
When is the right time to plant flowers before winter
It is worth sowing in the fall, when the temperature is about to drop below zero, but there is no frost yet. In the middle zone, this is from the end of October to the beginning of November. It is important not to miss anything here. As the old saying goes, you can start when the cherry trees have shed their leaves.
How to prepare a flower bed or turn a flower bed into a work of art • Dig and loosen the area. Add mineral fertilizers and humus. Help by mixing peat or compost with heavy soil. • Marking holes and grooves is similar to painting, but using a hoe. • Prepare a mixture for backfilling seeds: soil, peat and sand (1:2:1). Place in a shed so that the mixture does not freeze.
Not all plants are suitable for wintering, but there is a complete list of resistant plants. • Do not soak or germinate seeds. Dry seeds are the key to success. Plant on a sunny day. • Plant at different depths: shallow - 0.5-1 cm, medium - 2 cm, large - 4 cm • No need to water, you can mulch so that the mulch retains moisture in the spring. It is important not to sprout at this time! And they sprouted only in the spring. • Insurance: in the fall, sow 30-50% more seeds than in the spring. So what!
Let your flower garden delight the eye from early spring, while everyone else is still running around with seedlings. Take the time to plant everything before winter, and spring will greet you with a bright, well-groomed garden.
Please note that winter sowing allows you to get a bright flowerbed in the spring with minimal effort. However, it is important to monitor the temperature and prepare the area in advance.