When to plant Petunia for seedlings in 2023 on a lunar calendar for the winter? How to put Petunia for seedlings at home in cassettes or a box: instructions, recommendations

In this article, we will talk about how to plant petunias correctly, which of them is better to plant, and also give several recommendations for landing.

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Petunia has been the most popular colors for landscaping cottages, front gardens, squares and city parks for more than a year. In addition, verandas and balconies decorate with flowers. Today it is difficult to imagine a decorated landscape without them. Petunias are long -term plants. As a rule, at least three months pass from sowing to the first seedlings. That is why growing should be a seedling way. Let's figure out how to grow petunia at home.

When to plant Petunia for seedlings in 2023 on a lunar calendar for the winter?

If you need that the planting of petunia is possible in May, it is recommended to choose a favorable time to plant them. The lunar calendar, as well as the temperature features of the region in which you live, will help you with this.
Some gardeners plant seeds in January. However, do not forget that in this case, plants will need additional lighting.
Before the annual begins to bloom, at least three months will pass. So it is recommended to plant seeds in the middle or end of March, as well as the first half of April.
Flowers take root best if you plant them on the growing moon. This phase has a beneficial effect on the root system of seedlings.

So, in 2023, the lunar calendar recommends that the following periods for planting petunias:

February from 12 to 26
March from 14 to 27
April from 13 to 26
May from 12 to 25

Remember that in the full moon or new moon it is not recommended to plant seeds of petunias. The risk is very high that they will not take root or will be very weak.

Which petunia is better to plant at home: varieties, views

Petunia belong to perennials, but in Russia they are grown precisely as annuals. They are bushes that can reach 20-70 centimeters in size, depending on the variety. In addition, they can be erect or creeping. The colors of the varieties are also different, even black flowers are found. Some varieties have a light aroma.

The landing of petunias, as we have already said, is not carried out immediately, and therefore seedlings are first created. In this case, flowering begins almost immediately after landing and lasts to frost. Leaves and shoots are similar to velvet.

Petunia is conditionally divided into four types:

Large -flowered. They reach 10 cm in diameter. The group is distinguished by the largest variety of colors and shapes. In this case, flowers can have even two colors. This type of petunia is considered the best decoration for the garden. They fit perfectly into the flower beds. However, these plants really do not like water, so strong rains are able to spoil their appearance.
Multi -flowered. In this type, flowers in size do not exceed 5 centimeters. However, they grow several flowers in bushes. They steadily tolerate the weather - winds, rains and even small frosts. Plants bloom for a long time.
Ampel or cascading. These plants have long shoots on which many colors grow. They are ideal for planting in kashpo, flowerpots or vertical beds. The flowers fall in a cascade and look very beautiful.
Dwarf or stunted. These bushes reach no more than 15-30 centimeters. They are often planted in flower beds and rabbits. Along with high plants, you can create beautiful compositions. They look especially interesting in balcony boxes.

Despite all the variety of colors, gardeners have their favorites. Among the most popular varieties of Petunia stand out:

Milliflora. It differs in small colors not exceeding 2-4 cm in size. The bushes are full of small buds.
Grandiflora. This is a whole type of large -flowered plants. In diameter, such petunias do not exceed 7 centimeters. It is noted that such varieties are the most beautiful. For example, the Dreams series is one of the in demand among flower growers. Their flowers have a wide range of colors. Also, gardeners like such varieties as Ultra, Titan, Polaris and Storm«.
Sulfinium. This group of Petunia steadily tolerates bad weather. At the same time, they have a fairly fast vegetation. To make the bush fully formed, it will take 1.5 months. As a rule, bushes bloom to the very frost.

How to plant petunia for seedlings at home in cassettes or box: instructions, recommendations

Before planting petunias, it is important to properly sow and grow seedlings.

The sowing process takes place in several stages:

First, prepare the land for planting. It should be nutritious, light and treated from diseases. In other words, it should contribute to the growth of seeds
Put in cassettes, a box or other container of the Earth by 1 cm. Previously serenne it so that it is easier for small seedlings to take root
Do not lay out the seeds immediately, but first mix them with clean sand. Only after that sow them on the surface of the soil. In this case, it is not required to sprinkle the earth
Moisten the soil with a pulverizer, as the seeds are not required a lot of water. Cover on top with glass or film
After that, place the container with crops for a week in a place where there is not a lot of light. Keep in mind that the temperature should be 21-24 degrees. In this case, the surface must constantly remain wet
It is important to open the film or glass daily so that the shoots are ventilated, as well as to control soil humidity
When a week passes, the first shoots will appear. As a rule, at this stage the shelter can already be removed so that the seedlings begin to adapt to the external environment
When most of the seeds rises, it is time to start thinning so that there is a place for growth. In addition, it is necessary to feed Petunia every two weeks through pulverizer

When the seedlings grow up and get stronger, they can be dive into separate containers.

How to plant petunia with cuttings: instructions, recommendations

Some types of terry and ampelous plants almost do not give seeds. That is why the planting of petunius of this type is carried out by a vegetative way, or rather, with cuttings. To do this, the bush must be left winter in the room, and in January to feed it with nitrogen fertilizer. This is required to build green mass.

With the advent of spring, the bushes are divided into cuttings. Each should have five leaves. We process them with a “rhizome” and immediately plant them in containers. If you do this procedure is untimely, then they will not take root. If everything is done on time, then flowering is possible in about a month.

As a rule, reproduction by summer cuttings is carried out in the fall. This is the most favorable time to send flowers for wintering.

When and how to plant petunia in the ground: features, recommendations

The planting of petunias is recommended in cloudy weather. The first top dressing can be applied in a couple of weeks. It is recommended to do this using a solution of humate and potassium sulfate. Thanks to such top dressing, the plants will bloom well, and they will also show stable growth.

So that the soil does not dry out, the soil is mulched around the petunia bushes. As a material for the procedure, peat or humus is perfect. They do not spoil the appearance of the flower bed, and the effect gives more than positive.

For varieties that are planted in suspended containers, more stringent requirements are presented. So, in order not to waterlog them, drainage is placed on the bottom of the container. At the same time, in order to avoid drying out, it is worth using a hydrogel that can retain moisture.

When and how to plant Petunia in Kashpo: Features

Since in some types of petunias the root system is very branched to create an interesting floral composition, you need to choose a large pot. A great solution is cobbies - these are special half -open pots, which are made from processed coconut fiber.

To plant petunia, choose exclusively fertile soil. This is due to the fact that the plant requires good nutrition. All useful elements of culture are absorbed from the soil mixture. Also note that when choosing a too small pot, the earth will quickly dry out. So the substrate should be such that it holds moisture longer.

If you buy ready -made land in the store, then see that it be loose and nutritious. At the same time, you can make the desired substrate yourself, mixing part of the sand, part of the peat and two parts of leaf soil.

It was easier to water the earth, bring the hydrogel into the soil. To do this, soak it in the water to so that it is saturated. Ecuphosphate contributes to improving the condition of colors. It is important to add it according to the instructions. Superphosphate is recommended to be used in the form of granules, as they dissolve more slowly. This allows you to get the desired phosphorus. As a result, you will get lush bushes.

The planting of petunias in pots is carried out in February. This is done as follows:

First, pour a nutrient substrate into the container, and then moisten it. After that, put the seeds on top.
Cover the box with glass and take it to a warm room. After a few days, the first shoots will appear. First, the sprouts will be formed for a long time, they need very careful care. Seedlings should regularly ventilate and moisturize. Provide increased humidity in the room. However, be careful so that rot or black leg does not form.
When the sprouts are already growing and leaves will appear, dive seedlings in individual containers.
A transplant to a suspended pot is carried out during the period when warm weather is already installed on the street. The amount of petunias that can be planted in one pot depends on the plant, as well as the size of the container. In this case, it is important that the flowers are enough food. If it is not enough, then the culture will grow poorly, and flowering will not be very plentiful.

So, for ampelous and cascading petunias, 3-5 liters of land will be required per bush. The varieties of Typhoon and Tornado requires up to 15 liters per plant. Floribunde and the bush group need less - two liters of soil for the root.

At the same time, keep in mind that seedlings should be planted at a distance of up to 20 centimeters from each other. By the way, even several varieties can be combined in one pot.

How to collect seeds from Petunia?

Often, gardeners have questions not even about when and how petunias are planted, but how to properly collect seeds for future plants. It is important to understand that for complete maturation, the seeds need a lot of time and they need to be collected in a timely manner. Do not miss the moment when the seed boxes become yellow and begin to open. Otherwise, most of the seed material is crumbling to the ground. Put the collected seeds on a newspaper or saucer until they are fully matured. When this happens, pack them on paper bags.