• equipment for planting flower seeds
• preparation of potting material
• sowing seeds in seed trays
• covering the seeds
• seedling stage and light shading
• transplanting into pots
• soil preparation
• watering or watering
• fertilizing

Equipment for planting flower seeds

• Seeding tray or seeding basket
• nursery material
• flower seeds
• flower name tag
• Finely frayed watering can

Preparation of potting material

• Pour the potting material into the tray and mix the water into the potting material. by digging a hole in the middle and add water little by little Be careful not to overdo it.
• Mix together to get the right amount of moisture.
• Test by squeezing the potting material by hand. Notice the water flowing out of the palm of the hand a little. If too much or too little, you can mix more water or planting material. to provide adequate humidity

Sowing seeds in seed trays

• Bring the prepared nursery material. Packed into the seeding trays to fill every hole.
• After that, lightly hit the seeding tray about 1 time to make the soil firmer. It is not recommended to use hand pressure as the soil will be too firm. You will notice that some soil holes have collapsed. Potting material can be added to the holes that are not yet filled.
• Use your hand or a stick to spread the top of the potting material evenly. After that, sow the seeds into the seeding tray, 1 seed per 1 hole.

Covering the seeds

• After sowing or sowing the seeds for very small seeds Most are planted in baskets. The seeds should not be covered or thinly covered. Thick cover for small seeds. will result in a reduced germination rate For larger seeds, the seeds can be covered more thickly.
• Sowing material is recommended. or fine coconut flakes Sift through the sieve directly onto the seeding tray. Note that some areas are sifted to cover the same area.

Seedling stage and light shading

• Phase 1 : Starting from sowing seeds – seedlings begin to germinate. and the cotyledons begin to spread, masking 80 – 90% of the light (the humidity of the substrate should be at a high level)
• Phase 2 : Begin to spread the cotyledon leaves – the cotyledon leaves fully spread, masking 50% of the light.
• Phase 3 Cotyledon leaves fully spread – first pair of true leaves begin to stab, masking 20 – 25% of the light.
• Phase 4: The first pair of true leaves start stabbing – there are 2 or more pairs of true leaves, ready to be transplanted, not shaded.

Transplanting seedlings into pots,

About 40-45 days after seeding, should be transplanted immediately when the roots are fully grown in the hole tray. in order to get the perfect seedling quality can be observed from when pulling the roots will not be broken
Principles of practice for transplanting:

1. Transplant seedlings in sunny or shaded areas.
2. Prepare the plot for planting well. Water the plot to keep the soil moist before transplanting. Before transplanting the seedlings, water the seedlings well before transplanting. Gently pull the seedling or use tweezers to grab as much soil as the root covers. so that the roots will be affected as little as possible
3. Plant in a hole wide enough for the soil covering the roots. and should be planted so that the true leaves are as close to the soil level as possible So that when watering the seedlings will not break easily. and solve the problem of stretching seedlings
4. Water well using a finely-grown watering can. Because at this stage the seedlings are not yet strong. Do not use a hose or a watering can with a large hole because it can damage the seedlings

Preparation of soil for potting

Preparing the soil for planting must be meticulous enough. Because most flowering plants have a short flowering period. Especially light-sensitive flowering plants will bloom immediately after maturity. and complete tree The soil for planting must be loose, crumbly, high in organic matter, well drained, and at the same time holding enough moisture. It is slightly acidic with a pH of about 6.5 – 7. The soil mixture should be easy to find in the local area. For 1 cubic meter of soil mix, 0.5 kg of chemical fertilizer formula 15 – 15 – 15 and 1 kg of formula 0 – 46 – 0 should be added. Proportionally.

formula 1, the general soil composition is loam, compost, raw rice husk, burnt husk, coconut coir, ratio 1: 1: 2: 2: 2.

Formula 2, the general soil composition is raw rice husk, coconut coir, soil ratio 3: 5: 2

Formula 3: Coconut coir, coarse sand + dolomite  Ratio 3 : 1 + Dolomite  Mixing ratio total 240 liters (180 liters of coconut coir + 60 liters of coarse sand, using 0.5 kg of dolomite)

** The formula can be modified as appropriate. according to experience or other manuals

Phase-1:

Plot, plowing and turning the top of the soil to dry for about 7-10 days to eliminate weeds. After that, make a rake to get rid of all the weeds. and make the soil loamy Allowing plant roots to walk easily, suitable for planting If the soil has a problem with a pH value less than 6. 5, lime should be added to adjust the soil’s pH at the rate of 100 – 300 kg./rai. While adding lime, the soil should be moist so that the lime can react with the soil. even better And leave it for 1 week, mix fertilizer formula 15 – 15 – 15 as a foundation, add organic fertilizer to adjust the soil condition to be friable, hold water well and add minerals to the soil. Watering or watering Watering

It should be watered daily in the morning or evening. If watering in the evening, the remaining water on the leaves should dry before sunset. and when the flowers bloom Do not over water the flowers as this can cause bruising or rot. Watering should allow the soil to be moist and dry. It should not be wet all the time. Because it may cause root rot, root rot and root system not developing. Resulting in incomplete dwarfism, able to observe the color of the soil or planting material If black or dark brown Indicates that the soil is still wet or there is water. When the soil changes color to light brown and becomes dry and hard, it indicates that the soil lacks water. Fertilizing Liquid fertilizers Phase 1 enhances the growth of roots, stems and leaves. About 7 days after transplanting, apply high nitrogen fertilizers such as formula 15 – 0 –. 0 or 25 – 7 – 7 at the rate of 1 tablespoon dissolved in 20 liters of water, watering every 5 – 7 days about 2 – 3 times. Liquid Fertilizer

Phase-2:

During the growth period to the stage where the flower blister is observed, apply fertilizer formula 15 – 15 – 15 at the rate of 75 grams or 5 tablespoons dissolved in 20 liters of water, water every 3 days until the flowers begin to bloom . Apply fertilizer formula 8 – 24 – 24 or 13 – 13 – 21 at the rate of 75 grams or 5 tablespoons dissolved in 20 liters of water every 3 days continuously throughout the flowering period.

Granular fertilizer can be given as the water formula, phase 1 – 3, at the rate of 10 grams/tree every 7 days, by embedding into the soil or using the soil . It should be buried in the ground or used to cover it with soil. water fertilization May touch the leaves and cause leaf burns. Therefore, when fertilizing, water to wash the leaves accordingly.

If fertilizer is not available according to the formula Fertilizer formula 15 – 15 – 15 can be used or always substitute at any stage. But growth may not be as good as the recommended formula. or for some people who are not convenient to fertilize often Slow release fertilizer, formula 14 – 14 – 14, is recommended as a nature coat. It can release plant nutrients continuously and regularly for up to 3 months, but it is not as good as periodic fertilizer.