Agricultural technology for growing Sterculia seeds
1. Choosing a landing site
Sterculia is a light-loving plant, so it must be planted in well-lit areas. Sterculia also tolerates partial shade well, but in this case it will bloom less profusely.
Sterculia does not tolerate strong winds, so it must be planted in places protected from the wind.
2. Soil preparation
Sterculia prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Sterculia can be planted as seeds or seedlings.
When sowing seeds, the seeds are sown in open ground in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
When planting seedlings, seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 2-3 m from each other.
4. Caring for Sterculia
Watering: Sterculia needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plant abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out.
Feeding: Sterculia needs regular feeding. It is necessary to feed the plant 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Weeding: Weeds must be regularly weeded so that they do not choke the plants.
Pruning: Sterculia does not require pruning, but it can be done to shape the crown of the plant. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
5. Diseases and pests
Sterculia is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, the plant may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
Sterculia is an ornamental tree that is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas.
Sterculia is a light-loving plant, so it must be planted in well-lit areas. Sterculia also tolerates partial shade well, but in this case it will bloom less profusely.
Sterculia does not tolerate strong winds, so it must be planted in places protected from the wind.
2. Soil preparation
Sterculia prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Sterculia can be planted as seeds or seedlings.
When sowing seeds, the seeds are sown in open ground in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
When planting seedlings, seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 2-3 m from each other.
4. Caring for Sterculia
Watering: Sterculia needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plant abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out.
Feeding: Sterculia needs regular feeding. It is necessary to feed the plant 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Weeding: Weeds must be regularly weeded so that they do not choke the plants.
Pruning: Sterculia does not require pruning, but it can be done to shape the crown of the plant. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
5. Diseases and pests
Sterculia is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, the plant may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
Sterculia is an ornamental tree that is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas.