Earlier we talked about how you can collect seeds of asters without losing the ability to germinate. And now we suggest you dwell in more detail on the issues of proper planting of asters in the ground.

The ideal time for landing asters is the first half of April.

Among experienced flower growers, it is customary to believe that the first half of April is the ideal time for planting asters.

During this period, the seeds of asters are immersed in containers for growing seedlings or directly into the ground. The seed material is sprinkled with soil in a thin layer of half a centimeter. Further, the earth is covered with a film or paper sheet. Remember that you can protect flowers from diseases at the seed planting stage by treating the planting material with a weak solution of fungicide.

When the seedlings appear, remove the paper or film and send the container with future asters to the sunny windowsill so that the plant receives enough light.

Usually, the first seedlings make themselves felt literally 4-5 days after you sow the seeds. When the seedlings appear, remove the paper or film and send the container with future asters to the sunny windowsill so that the plant receives enough light.

The first leaves of young asters are a signal that it is time to plant seedlings. The distance between them should not be less than five centimeters.

The optimal period for planting asters in open ground is mid-May.

If you correctly filled the soil mixture with mineral fertilizers, then at first you can not worry about feeding astra seedlings.

Carefully water the seedlings that have been spread. Watering, try to start from the edge of the pot to the middle, if possible without falling on the leaves. Set the seedlings in a bright place, take care that the first direct sunlight does not fall on it. The temperature should not exceed twenty degrees Celsius.

If the seedling planting is delayed for some reason, then feed it with any mineral fertilizer for seedlings.

If you correctly filled the soil mixture with mineral fertilizers, then at first you can not worry about feeding astra seedlings. But in the event that the seedling planting is delayed for some reason, then feed it with any mineral fertilizer for seedlings (Fertika, Agricola, Mortar, etc.).

With the appearance of 4-5 leaves, begin hardening of aster seedlings in the fresh air.