Among a large number of domestic and outdoor plants, primrose is distinguished by its prevalence and external attractiveness. For her, you just need the right content at the right temperature and humidity. There are several standard methods for growing this plant, among which there is also the simplest method - sowing primrose seeds. Its simplicity lies in the selection of any kind of bush using a regular purchase. By the way, even with this method, you can also bring out a lot of planting material. Still, how to grow primrose from seeds?
Seed selection and sowing
You need to choose based on where exactly these primroses will be grown. The fact is that the primrose is distinguished by its need for cool air, and in order to know how to grow a primrose from seeds and increase the flowering period, the required temperature should be within ten degrees Celsius.
Therefore, when choosing seeds, these factors should also be considered. For example, if you are going to germinate them at home, feel free to buy several unpretentious species of this plant. The most famous species is primrose ordinary, or stemless. To determine exactly how to grow primrose from seeds, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date of the bag of seeds when buying. Until the time of sowing, they should be stored correctly: put them in the refrigerator or even in the freezer on the lower shelf (this storage method will significantly increase your chances of normal germination). Also, do not forget to purchase special fertilizer and seedlings (in principle, you can make it yourself). Primrose, the sowing of seeds of which it is recommended to produce somewhere in mid-January, will have to bloom this spring. If you sow a couple of months later, most likely you will see flowers only in the next year.
To learn how to grow a primrose from seeds, you must initially remember all the first and main stages of germination. One to two days, let them lie on a light windowsill, then place them on the surface of a little damp soil, wrap them in a plastic bag and place in the refrigerator. If you can’t germinate for a long time, place the seeds in the freezer for a couple of days at a temperature of almost minus ten degrees. Also, do not forget about moistening the soil in the package, therefore, you need to look inside in time. After about ten days, the first sprouts should nestle. You should not worry too much if not all will germinate at once (sometimes the seeds are hollow or just with a slightly belated effect). After about 2 to 3 weeks, our seedlings can already be put on the windowsill, but not in direct sunlight (in the shaded part). When the very first two leaves appear, plants should be pricked.
Next, seedlings need to be gradually accustomed to the open air. To do this, they open the bag in the shade, another ten days later the polyethylene can be completely removed. To avoid direct sunlight, seedlings are best placed in a cool place on the east side of the room. After that, it should be poured a little in small doses (you can use a pipette or spoon), and pour a little special mixture purchased in the store under a small stalk. Feeding should not be more than once a week, adding there also fertilizers in small doses. If early warming has come, then it is worth taking care of the correct location of the sprouts: during the day you can take them to the balcony and leave them inside at night.
Our seedlings should be transplanted only after the complete disappearance of the threat of frost in specially prepared soil.