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Cultivation methods and precautions of Crocus sativus

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-06-30 16:21:02
Substrate: the sand soil with good drainage and air permeability is the best for cultivation of Crocus sativus, which should not be too airtight. Light: suitable for growing in astigmatic environment, about 4 hours of visible light per day. Temperature: the best temperature is 15-25 ℃, not more than 30 ℃ and not less than 5 ℃. Flowerpot: you should choose a flowerpot with good ventilation, such as a muddy flowerpot. If it is too airtight, it will hurt the root.

I. maintenance method

1. Substrate selection: saffron is suitable for growing in sandy soil with good drainage, air permeability and fertility. When preparing soil, you can mix sawdust and rotten leaf soil.

2. Light management: it is suitable for growing in the position of astigmatism. When entering the midsummer season, it is necessary to ensure the coolness of the breeding environment. It is good to have four hours of light every day.

3. Temperature management: Saffron grows well in the environment of 15-25 ℃, the temperature in summer is no more than 30 ℃, and the lowest temperature in winter is more than 5 ℃.

4. Flowerpot selection: it is more inclined to medium flowerpots. We can choose the ones with a height of 10-15cm and a diameter of 15-20cm. And flowerpot aeration is also good, can use muddy flowerpot to plant..

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Overwintering: after entering into winter, the temperature will begin to drop. In order not to hinder its growth, it needs to be cold proof, but also less watering and wind blowing.

2. Propagation: it can be seeded in August and September, and it mainly propagates with bulbs. Some healthy and plump seed balls should be selected and then soaked in disinfectant. When planting, the tip of the seed should be upward, and finally it should be buried in the soil and watered once, and it should be placed in a relatively ventilated place.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: after finding that the plant has bad performance, it is necessary to consider whether it has got the disease. If it is infected with the disease, should be the first time isolation medication.

2. Rotten roots: excessive watering during the breeding period, or the soil is not permeable, will cause rotten roots. Should carry on simple repair root, and disinfect, later period should notice little water.

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4. Other issues

1. Can we breed indoors? We can breed indoors, but we should choose a good place for maintenance, not in a shady place, and ensure good ventilation.

2. How long is the flowering period? It's about October to November. It's suggested that you should apply fertilizer properly before the flower, so that the flower will bloom better.

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