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- Skilfully clematis - this is how it works
- It depends on this preparation
- Step-by-step instructions for sowing
- Tips & Tricks
Skilfully clematis - this is how it works
Planting clematis is one of the ultimate challenges in cultivating this magnificent climber. Who has the long patience thread of 12-36 months to germination, here receives the know-how. So you sow the clematis properly.
It depends on this preparation
Since Clematis seeds are among the cold germs, sowing is more time-consuming than with other ornamental and crop plants. In order for the seeds to be put into a germ mood at all, they must be exposed to the temperature fluctuations between freezing and thawing. With adequate preparation, you set the course for a successful course of this variant of propagation. These materials are required:
Since the germination of seeds of a clematis stretches over many months, all materials should be carefully disinfected for the prevention of mold and rot.
Step-by-step instructions for sowing
The individual compartments of the cultivation tray are filled to three quarters with the compost soil and moistened well with the water. Place 1 seed on the substrate and sift the seeds 3-5 mm high with sand or vermiculite. In the next step, you put a glass over each cultivation compartment to create a conducive humid and warm microclimate underneath. This is how it continues:
When germination sets in, the two cotyledons first develop. The glass cover has now fulfilled its task and falls away. Have the first true leaves of a clematis formed over the cotyledons, plant your pupils in larger containers or in the bed. If you cultivate a cultivar of clematis, then between 1 and 3 years will move into the country.
Tips & Tricks
Growing soil can be easily sterilized by yourself. To do this, place the substrate in a fireproof tray and loosely place the lid on top. Put the jar in the oven for 30 minutes at 150 degrees or in the microwave for 10 minutes at 800 watts.
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