Today pelargonium (geranium in common people) is experiencing a new round of popularity. The plant was unfairly declared out of fashion. And with someone's light hand it began to be considered a sign of philistinism. But in the modern world, everything has changed. Pelargonium is popular and loved again.
Pelargonium is a perennial plant. The flowers have an unusually wide range of colors.
In the wild, it mainly grows in South Africa. But pelargonium is cultivated in all corners of the globe. This plant is light-loving, it will easily survive the lack of moisture. Pelargoniums propagate by seeds and cuttings. In the open field, this plant cannot winter.
So how can pelargonium be propagated by seeds?
To do this, you need to purchase high-quality seed. Seeds can be harvested from plants. Pelargonium has umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Seeds are capsules that open in a special way, from the bottom to the top.
The seeds can also be purchased at the store. To date, many types of pelargonium of various shapes, colors and varieties are on sale.
Soaking the seeds is not recommended. It is better to sow them right away in a small container. This can be done all year long if you have a backlight. If there is no additional lighting, it is best to sow in spring or summer.
The seeds are spread on moist soil at a distance of about 3-5 cm from each other. From above it is necessary to slightly sprinkle it with earth, no more than a few millimeters. Cover the seed box with polyethylene or glass. Pelargonium germination is very good, it is 80-90%. Seedlings appear in a week, but for some varieties this process can take up to 1 month.
When the first shoots appear, the crops must be ventilated.
When 2-3 true leaves grow, the plants must be planted in separate pots, small in size.
After about six months, your plants will bloom.
The advantage of seed propagation, in comparison with cuttings, is the fact that you can become the owner of very rare varieties and colors.
