Phlox Flower Seed

Phlox Flower Seed

GROWING METHOD OF PHLOX FLOWER:

  • Phlox is grown by transplantation method.
  • Seeds are sown between August-November. In a mild climate like Bangalore, sowing can be started from June-July.
  • Seeds are sown thinly in nursery beds/ seed pans.
  • Fine sandy soil is required for seedbed (Outdoors) is used as sowing medium for seedling trays (Indoors)
  • Before sowing the seeds, soil/coco peat should be made slightly moist.
  • Immediately after sowing the seeds, watering should be done carefully with a fine rose-can.
  • Seedlings are allowed to grow on seedbeds/trays kept in semi-shade.
  • After about a month, seedlings are transplanted in pots or flower beds.
  • Seedlings should be transplanted in the high-quality rich soil.
  • Seeds can be sown directly in permanent flower beds also, and this results in early flowering.

  • Planting Distance: The seedlings are transplanted 15-30 cm apart. For pot culture, 25 cm pots are used, and about five seedlings can be grown per pot.

    Watering: Water twice or thrice a week to keep the soil moist.

    Feeding: Phlox grows well in calcareous loamy soil, rich in humus.

    Plant care: Powdery mildew affects the foliage and tender branches, first appearing as greyish white spots and then spread rapidly. Spray fungicides to control the disease.

    Bloom time: The plant's flower bloom after 3-3.5 months after sowing.

    Pinching: Tips of young seedlings are pinched off to avoid bushy growth and early flowering.

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