When and how is it correct to dive a petunia after germination?

Plant picking is the pinching of the root stem under the conditions of transplantation. This procedure is often not necessary, however, it has a positive effect on the condition of the sprout, contributes to its lush and rapid growth. This process is very simple to implement, even a novice florist can easily handle it. The main thing is to figure out what plan you need to act on. We will figure out when and how to properly dive a petunia after germination.

Seedlings that have sprouted in dense rows will soon inevitably begin to feel uncomfortable from insufficient light hitting them, because they often obscure each other. The flowers gradually stretch upward, the stems become thinner. The roots in such conditions always weaken, because there is catastrophically little free space for growth in breadth for them. All these problems can be easily and quickly solved by turning to the timely picking of petunias. This process ensures the healthy growth of the seedlings.

Moving the seedlings into separate containers with the required volume of soil allows each sprout to receive in the proper amount all the necessary nutrients and water. After pinching, the roots form many lateral shoots, which actively feed the seedling, not allowing it to stretch up too much.

Picking petunias is practically a necessary procedure. During its implementation, the root system of this beautiful flower begins to develop more actively. Before moving directly into the open ground, the seedling must be dived correctly, this must be done several times. Many novice florists are interested in when to do this for the first time.

"Start" picking should be carried out as soon as the first 3-4 leaves are formed. It is required so that at this stage and in the future, the seedlings do not create inconveniences for each other and do not interfere with the growth of neighboring flowers. As for the picking of petunia shoots, it should be done only on the 15th day. Young and fragile seedlings should be dived further.

It is necessary to take into account the fact that a well-done pick is incredibly useful for the root system of this popular and beautiful flower. Thanks to this procedure, the shrub begins to be more actively fed by all the substances it needs that are present in the content of the substrate. In addition, because of this, leaf blades develop well, many flower buds are formed.

When the procedure is completed, the container with flowers is placed on the windowsill. Some flower growers do it differently - they put the vessels on special racks equipped with an addition in the form of illumination. Watering the soil here must be done as needed. Do not forget about such an important point as top dressing.

An impressive level of density will not allow seedlings to grow fully. Most flower growers, in accordance with their preferences, choose the varieties they like and their hybrid varieties, thereby embodying a variety of ideas.

Thanks to petunias, a garden, vegetable garden or a simple balcony can become real works of art and will attract a lot of attention.

Before you start picking petunias after germination, you need to prepare the seedlings. Only if the procedure is carried out correctly can we talk about quick and easy adaptation of colors in new conditions for them. Before picking, you should familiarize yourself with some useful tips and tricks from experienced florists.

• First, it is imperative to take into account how many leaf plates the sprout has. If there are less than 3 of them, then it is advisable to refuse transplants for now. Unjustifiably early completion of such a procedure can negatively affect the condition of the seedling, although some growers argue that the smaller the seedling, the easier the transplant itself will take place.
• Only starting the procedure for transplanting a petunia, it will be necessary to wet the soil in advance, in which the young sprouts are located... These actions will need to be carried out for about 25-30 minutes before the stage of extracting planting material from the soil.
• Before moving the seedling into fresh soil, it is advisable to dip the root system in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. For this process, this substance must be diluted in a ratio of 1 g to 1 liter of water. This simple activity will enable the rhizome system to avoid attacks from pathogenic bacteria and all kinds of dangerous microorganisms that can cause serious damage to the germ.

It is permissible to pick this beautiful and popular flower only after it has been properly disinfected. Roots must be properly prepared and processed beforehand, so that in the future with the plant there are no serious problems, serious diseases do not make themselves felt.

Picking young petunia seedlings is a simple and straightforward process. It is quite possible to cope with it at home. It is not necessary to be an experienced florist. The main thing is to follow clear instructions and act in stages, without neglecting all the important steps. We will analyze in detail how you can carry out a pick of petunias with your own hands. First you need to choose a suitable container for picking seedlings. Here the most often used:

• plastic cassettes;
• plastic cups (it is advisable to take copies with a volume of 0.5 liters);
• containers in which eggs were stored;
• peat tablets;
• seedling boxes.

And now we will consider in detail what are the main stages of the correct picking of petunias.

• First, you need to slightly (moderately) moisten the soil that is in the box with seedlings.
• Further, in the center of the cup, a small recess is made in the ground. A little water is poured into it. Pre-moistening the soil will allow the sprouts to take root and adapt as quickly as possible.
• Now from the common box, using a small spatula, fork or toothpick, you need to very carefully and carefully get the seedlings. In order not to harm the rhizome system of plants, you need to make small indents from the stems (about 0.5-0.75 cm).
• The next step, the sprouts can be safely transferred and carefully lowered into cups isolated from each other. In this case, you need to act slowly so that the soil does not fall off the roots of young flowers.
• Then the seedlings are carefully sprinkled with a small amount of soil, carefully compacted and watered (it is better to spray from a spray bottle).

The modest size of petunias can be lowered a little deeper into the ground. Thus, it will be possible to protect young and small shoots from stretching and black leg. When carrying out such procedures, it is very important to remember that a young and very fragile seedling can only be taken by the leaf. If it accidentally breaks, the growth point will not suffer from this.

From all of the above, we can conclude that picking a petunia is quite simple and fast. The main thing is to keep detailed instructions at hand, if you have not done this before, and act as carefully as possible. But it is not enough to dive flowers correctly. After that, it is very important to provide them with competent care, without which they simply will not continue to grow and gain strength.

It is very important to pay due attention to suitable lighting for young seedlings. It should be borne in mind that petunia is a plant that prefers to “see” the rays of the sun, therefore experienced flower growers recommend placing it on the southern sides of the dwelling. As for the gray (cloudy) spring days - at such a time it is advisable to connect additional illumination with phytolamps. If this is not done, then the bushes may begin to gradually stretch out and lose color saturation, that is, noticeably fade.

You also need to properly water the flowers after picking. Watering as needed should be such that the soil does not become excessively flooded, otherwise the roots will begin to rot and seriously hurt. The soil must be kept at an optimal moisture level. It should not be too dry either - this should be closely monitored if you care about plant health.

Another important nuance is the correct feeding of young petunias that have undergone a dive procedure. Top dressing should be done several times per season, according to experienced florists. For a flower of the described type, it is advisable to use fertilizers intended specially for indoor plants. Such formulations are found in any garden store.

If initially you planted granulated seeds or the flower rarely sprouted, then it is permissible to start picking a little later, when the first 3-4 true leaf plates appear. Florists are advised to add buckwheat husk or 1 part of millet to the soil. These components will have a positive effect on the air permeability of the soil. After picking and planting, it is permissible to water or spray young seedlings of petunias special composition - "Epinom".

If you originally planted the seeds in special peat tablets, then you will not need to make a pick in order to grow good and healthy plants. It is permissible to plant them together with the peat component in a new prepared pot. Pre-fertilization of seedlings is also not necessary., because these tablets contain all the necessary nutrients in the optimal correct proportions.

If hollow areas are not blocked in the soil, then water will simply accumulate in them. As a result, this will lead to the fact that the roots will inevitably begin to rot. It also happens that in such conditions, serious fungal diseases join the rhizomes, which can be very difficult to treat.

Don't feed petunias too hard... If you notice that the flower is developing well, then there is no point in additional feeding. Many shortcomings can be corrected, regulating temperature and light conditions.

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