Gazaniya or gazaniya - this is a South African plant, received its name on behalf of the Italian priest Theodor Gats. The flower belongs to the genus of astroids and has about 40 species, including new hybrid, artificially bred by breeders.
How to grow gazaniy from seeds?
In order to grow seedlings seedlings at home, you need to be patient, because the process is quite long and requires a lot of nuances.
The timing of planting of seeds depends on the terrain and climate. If the spring in your region is late, it is too early to plant seeds, because they will not have enough light. But it's also not necessary to delay the planting, since in this case it will bloom noticeably later. It's best to start planting works in mid-April.
If you grow a flower for the first time, you are interested in knowing how the seeds of gazania look. They are quite large, round in shape. Thanks to these sizes of seeds, they can be easily sown individually.
You can plant seedlings in peat pills, individual cups or in a deep box. The soil for seeds should be light, well drained and medium acid . If you plant gazaniyu in a box, place the seeds in a staggered order with a distance of 2-3 cm. At the top, spread seeds are sprinkled with soil or simply press them firmly against the soil.
Sprinkle them from the spray gun, cover with a film and put in a warm and well-lit place. Daily ventilate the mini-boy and remove condensation. The first shoots will appear after 1-2 weeks.
If the cultivation of gas is in your general capacity, then after the appearance of the fourth leaf, the seedlings must be transferred to the peat-perforating pots and taken out to grow into a cooler place, for example, a heated unheated loggia. You can briefly open the window for hardening plants.
With the onset of heat and the elongation of the solar period, seedlings will begin to grow faster. In the open soil growth can be planted at 12-16 weeks after planting the seeds.
Care for flower gas in the home
In winter, the African chamomile can be transplanted into slides and flowerpots and continue to grow on the windowsill. Soil for the plant should be nutritious and easy. At the bottom of the pot must be a layer of expanded clay or vermiculite.
Place for the wintering of the flower should be light - a sunny window or balcony. On cloudy days, the gas must be illuminated additionally. The overwintered plant in the spring can be returned to the flower bed.