Growing kochia from seeds and caring for it

Growing kochia from seeds It won't be too difficult even for beginners. The main thing is not to try to grow it in a container or pot, as this venture will not be successful.

Kokhia, photo which makes you admire this plant; it takes root well in sunny areas. But she is afraid of the cold wind. Therefore, open space is not always suitable.

As for the soil composition, kochia loves light, non-acidic soils with humus. Avoid stagnant water. In terms of watering, the plant is very demanding. Lack of moisture causes the leaves to droop and wither.

Kochia, cultivation which will bring you a lot of positive emotions, needs feeding with liquid fertilizers. Thanks to this, the plant will retain the bright color of its leaves, and the bush itself will look healthy.

Please note that Kochia summer cypress partial to haircut. After all, only you can form a compact, beautiful bush. To do this, you need to regularly pinch the tops. In addition, with the help of garden shears you can give the plant any geometric shape. Many people like to make so-called hedges from this shrub.

Kochia, reproduction which is carried out by seeds, is sensitive to such pests as spider mites. At the first signs of damage to the plant, it must be immediately treated with special chemicals that fight this disease.

To grow kochia, you need to prepare seedlings. Moreover, the seeds need light.Therefore, there is no need to cover them with soil - just press them a little into the soil with your finger.