Plant knotweed - reach fast and lush green areas

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• Plant knotweed - reach fast and lush green areas
• Does it make sense to plant knotweed in the garden?
  
• Can Knöterich be cultivated in a bucket (eg on the balcony)?
  
• Which location does the knotweed prefer?
  
• When is knotweed planted / sown?
  
• Where should knotweed not be planted better?
  
• Which planting distance should be kept?
  
• Which soil does Knotweed prefer?
  
• How is knotweed planted?
  
• When does Knotweed bloom?
  
• Tips & Tricks

Knotweed spreads very quickly and displaces other plants

Plant knotweed - reach fast and lush green areas

The family of the Knöterichgewächse is very large: altogether are approximately 48 kinds with over 1200 different kinds admits. In our gardens, especially the Knigknöterich, a climbing plant, as well as the Japanese Knöterich, a very fast-growing perennial shrub, as widespread as feared. In this article, we introduce you to the most important facts about the planting of the knight knotweed.

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Does it make sense to plant knotweed in the garden?

The ghosts argue about this, because the extremely vigorous knotweed, while beautifully planting large areas, in turn, sprawls everything and displaces other plants. Therefore, its growth should be kept in check by regular severe pruning. In addition, the climbing plant forms very deep and branched roots and is therefore difficult to remove.

Can Knöterich be cultivated in a bucket (eg on the balcony)?

Due to the strong growth, a cultivation in the tub - for example, for balcony greening - is only conditionally recommended.

Which location does the knotweed prefer?

Knotweed is relatively undemanding and thrives in the sun, in the shade or even in the shade very well. Only northern locations should be avoided.

When is knotweed planted / sown?

Plant the knotweed best in spring (after the Eisheiligen!) Or in early autumn.

Where should knotweed not be planted better?

Knotweed should not be planted with other vines because of its tendency to displace other plants by its vigorous growth. Also avoid planting near trees - the vigorous tendrils can even outline strong trees.

Which planting distance should be kept?

The Knigknöterich, which grows up to 20 meters high, should be planted at a distance of 50 to 60 centimeters, for example for facade greening.

Which soil does Knotweed prefer?

Knotweed thrives best on nutrient-rich, moist soil.

How is knotweed planted?

The most important thing is to steer the knotweed in the desired direction with a sufficiently robust climbing aid (eg a scaffold). The climbing frame should guide the vigilantly vigorous shoots, but make sure that the knotweed does not reach a gutter, gutter or pipes. Loosen the soil, which often stony near house walls, and fill in a gravel layer at the bottom of the planting pit as drainage.

When does Knotweed bloom?

Knotweed flowers very lush and persistent between July and October.

Tips & Tricks

Please note that Knöterich can not be transplanted because of its meterertief reaching roots as a rule.