Geranium fans can be found everywhere. The reason lies in the fact that this plant is suitable for cultivation in various places and is not particularly whimsical to care for. Under the condition of full sunlight, the flowers will bloom constantly, one after another, in the country - from the spring to the first frosts, and in the house - from early spring to deep winter. Despite the fact that each individual flower of geranium does not differ in durability, its inflorescences last long enough. This is due to the fact that the flowers bloom not at one time, but one after another. Due to this, the plant always has a flowering appearance.
When planning to grow geranium from seeds, it should be borne in mind that its color will be much more abundant if you grow this plant in pots as small as possible. During the spring, geraniums are best exposed to fresh air. You can even plant it in open ground, preferably by reloading the bush - thus minimizing the risk of damage to the roots.
As a rule, the reproduction of this plant most often occurs through cuttings. Many growers have no idea how to grow geranium from seeds. If cuttings are used as the propagation method, the process is slightly simplified. In addition, this option gives a full guarantee of preserving all the maternal qualities of the plant. If it is planned to grow geranium from seeds, most likely the varietal qualities of the plant will be changed. However, this property can be characterized as positive, due to the fact that in this case it becomes possible to grow a plant with completely new decorative characteristics. And this is an interesting and unpredictable moment.
It should be borne in mind that the cultivation of geranium from seeds involves an almost total change in the shoot of the plant, its flowers and leaves. In other words, there is a complete selection, giving a new look for this plant.
When planning to grow geranium from seeds, each gardener should take note of the fact that they are best planted in late January - early February. This is due to the fact that the period after which the plant gives the first color is 4 months. In addition, the place where the pots with geraniums will stand must be provided with good lighting. The soil where it is planned to plant flowers should be quite loose, fertile and contain sand and humus in its composition.
Having organized all the necessary conditions for future flowers, you can begin to sow directly. An important point is that when planning to grow geranium from seeds, it should be remembered that different varieties should be planted in different pots. The reason for this separation lies in the fact that the time when the sprouts begin to sprout comes for different varieties with unequal periodicity. Therefore, if the seeds are placed in one container, not all of them will be able to sprout. Before sowing, the soil is best treated with a solution of manganese, this will help provide plants with protection against possible diseases. Seeds should be laid out in the soil carefully and shallowly. To do this, you can use an ordinary match - press them with it into the prepared soil, and then cover with a transparent film or glass.
Geranium seed pots should be small and shallow. In addition, drainage holes are required. This will allow moisture to not accumulate in the soil, which will prevent the death of sprouts. Pots are best identified in a warm and well-lit place.
It is very important to protect only the sprouted sprouts from direct sunlight in order to prevent their death. After about five leaves appear on young shoots, they can be safely transplanted into larger pots and put in fresh air.