How and when to plant asters for seedlings

Like when to plant asters for seedlingsso that closer to autumn your flower beds are painted in bright colors?

Experienced gardeners have come to the conclusion that growing asters by sowing seeds directly into open ground can be quite problematic. The whole point is that many varieties of asters have poor germination. Unstable weather conditions in an open planting site do not give the seeds a chance for improved germination. Therefore, it is better to grow asters as seedlings and indoors.

To do this, the seeds are first prepared for sowing by soaking them in a germination accelerator. It is necessary to start sowing asters in late March - early April, since the period of development of these flowers from germination to flowering is quite long - from 80 to 130 days.

Each seed is embedded in the soil to a depth of 0.5-0.8 cm. Containers with crops are kept at a temperature of +18-25 degrees. Aster seedlings, under optimal conditions, begin to appear as early as 5-7 days.

After 10 days, the seedlings should be pruned. Watering must be done carefully, preference is given to the morning hours, so that by the evening the soil has time to dry out. This measure protects seedlings from many diseases.

Seedlings need good lighting and differences in night and day temperatures. During the day, maintain the temperature at +16-25 degrees, and at night it should drop to +12-15 degrees.

If you understand the varieties of asters, you can choose those suitable for growing as seedlings directly in the open ground. These are undoubtedly on sale.

When to plant asters for seedlings in open ground? This can be done when spring weather permits. But be sure to cover the crops with film or protect them by planting them in greenhouses.