Agricultural technology for growing Echinops sphaerocephalus seeds
Echinops sphaerocephalus is a perennial herbaceous plant reaching a height of 1-2 meters. The flowers are large, spherical, blue-violet or blue.
1. Choosing a landing site
The globe-headed Echinops prefers sunny places, protected from the wind. Plants will bloom poorly in the shade.
2. Soil
Echinops globulus prefers well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Watering
Echinops globulus is a drought-resistant plant, but at a young age it needs regular watering. Adult plants are watered only during dry periods.
4. Feeding
Ball-headed Echinops does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply complex mineral fertilizers at the beginning of the growing season.
5. Trimming
After flowering, the globe-headed Echinops is pruned at a height of 20-30 cm. This stimulates the growth of new shoots and flowering next year.
6. Transplant
Echinops globulus is replanted once every 3-4 years, when it grows and begins to take up too much space. Transplantation is carried out in the spring.
7. Diseases and pests
Echinops globulus is resistant to diseases and pests.
8. Reproduction
Echinops globulus is propagated by seeds or by dividing the bush.
By seeds: Seeds are sown in open ground in spring or autumn. Seeds germinate within 2-3 weeks.
Dividing the bush: Dividing the bush is carried out in spring or autumn. The bush is dug up, divided into several parts and planted in prepared holes.
Additional Tips
- Echinops globulus is a honey-bearing plant.
- Echinops globulus is used in folk medicine.
Echinops globulus is a beautiful and unpretentious plant that can decorate any garden.
1. Choosing a landing site
The globe-headed Echinops prefers sunny places, protected from the wind. Plants will bloom poorly in the shade.
2. Soil
Echinops globulus prefers well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Watering
Echinops globulus is a drought-resistant plant, but at a young age it needs regular watering. Adult plants are watered only during dry periods.
4. Feeding
Ball-headed Echinops does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply complex mineral fertilizers at the beginning of the growing season.
5. Trimming
After flowering, the globe-headed Echinops is pruned at a height of 20-30 cm. This stimulates the growth of new shoots and flowering next year.
6. Transplant
Echinops globulus is replanted once every 3-4 years, when it grows and begins to take up too much space. Transplantation is carried out in the spring.
7. Diseases and pests
Echinops globulus is resistant to diseases and pests.
8. Reproduction
Echinops globulus is propagated by seeds or by dividing the bush.
By seeds: Seeds are sown in open ground in spring or autumn. Seeds germinate within 2-3 weeks.
Dividing the bush: Dividing the bush is carried out in spring or autumn. The bush is dug up, divided into several parts and planted in prepared holes.
Additional Tips
- Echinops globulus is a honey-bearing plant.
- Echinops globulus is used in folk medicine.
Echinops globulus is a beautiful and unpretentious plant that can decorate any garden.