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- When is planting time for horned violets?
- Plants of preferred horned violets
- Sowing - in the house and in the bed
- Tips & Tricks
Horny vetching is best sowed in the pot between March and May
When is planting time for horned violets?
They have been standing in the bed of the neighbor for years. There they bloom exuberantly and quite honestly - there you become jealous. So why not plant horned horns yourself? But the question is: when?
Plants of preferred horned violets
Most gardeners choose early hornbills from the garden center they trust. These should be planted in mid-May, preferably after the icy saints, when no frost is expected.
Earlier hornbills should not be planted at their location in the open air. Otherwise there is a risk of frostbite. In the greenhouse or covered garden center the horn violets were not hardened.
Sowing - in the house and in the bed
Sowing is different from the planting of preferred horned violets. First, you should consider whether you want to sow the horned violets at home, in the winter garden or directly in the bed. Attention: germination can take a long time. To speed up the seeds should be rubbed with sand prior to sowing. This will scratch the shell and make it easier to break.
For sowing at home and in the conservatory, the seeds should be sown between March and May. Then it means:
The direct sowing in the bed takes place between August and March on a frost-free day. The flowers appear in spring. Alternatively, the seeds can be sown between May and July. Then they will be absolutely gorgeous next summer.
Tips & Tricks
In general, it is not advisable to plant horned violets during their flowering period. Already the flower weakens the plant. An additional change of location would mean enormous stress.