How to grow begonia from seeds
Begonia is an unusually beautiful ornamental plant. There are quite a few types of begonias, differing in the color and size of the flowers, as well as in the method of cultivation.
Depending on the type of begonia, cultivation from seeds or Cherenkov. Moreover, each growing technology requires certain knowledge. Most flower lovers know how to grow begonia from seeds.
First of all, it is necessary to choose the right variety of this plant, since only ornamental flowering And everblooming begonia varieties.
Begonia seeds are quite small in size: one gram contains about 60 thousand seeds.
For successful germination of begonia seeds it is necessary create certain conditions:
High humidity,
Good air exchange
Low temperature
Bright lighting.
It is recommended to sow the seeds of this ornamental plant late winter - early spring. Since begonia seeds are tiny, they can be mixed with fine sand to ensure even seeding.
Immediately before planting, it is recommended to treat the seeds and soil weak solution of potassium permanganate. It is best to plant the seeds in a low tray.
For begonia seeds you can buy special primer or prepare it yourself by mixing earth, fine sand and peat, and there should be twice as much earth. After planting the seeds, it is advisable to cover the tray with glass. It is necessary to water very carefully in separate drops. Shoots should appear in 5-20 days.As soon as they appear, it is necessary to ensure a temperature of about 20-22 degrees.
When the third leaf appears, you should do picking. The picking is done again two months later, along with transplanting the plants into large pots.
After the first attempt at growing begonia, an amateur gardener will know exactly how to grow begonia from seeds.
