How to propagate the September

New Belarusian (virgin) asters (Aster novi-belgii) are called Szénabrinki, the birthplace of origin is North America. To enjoy the spectacle of the magnificent growth of the September women, the riot of its colors must be properly prepared for reproduction, planting and care. There are several ways to reproduce both pebbles and other flowers: planting seeds, dividing a bush, cuttings, layering. Each method involves different processes, requires more or less human involvement. About each of them separately.

From seed

Growing and breeding September seeds - a rather complicated process. Under natural conditions of our climate, seeds do not have time to ripen, the only reliable way to get them is to buy in a store. You can start planting in the fall or early spring. Main rules:

• in spring, the seeds are planted in late April - early May, when the air temperature no longer drops below 10 degrees, and the soil is warm enough;
• in the fall, the seeds are planted in late October, the cold soil will save the seeds until spring.

Substrate Requirements

When choosing a landing site, it is taken into account that the new Belgian Astra does not grow where potatoes or tomatoes grew. Despite its unpretentiousness in the care, it is still worth it in advance to take care of the soil. Landing is carried out in a nutrient soil.

Having decided on the place, a month before planting, the soil must be dug up, fertilizers applied (over-ripe humus, compost). To reduce the acidity of the soil, making lime or dolomite flour at the rate of 350-400 g per 1 square meter. Then loosen the ground, sprinkle with sand. The soil must be light and wet, otherwise the seeds will not sprout.

It would not be superfluous to neutralize the soil by treating with potassium permanganate solution (2 g per 1 l of water). Additionally, mineral fertilizers are applied at the rate of 10 g of superphosphate, 8 g of potassium salt to 1 square meter of soil. So the soil will be protected from diseases and enriched with microelements for growth.Such requirements for the treatment of soil apply both to the landing of September women in spring and in autumn.

Landing technology

Immediately before planting in the prepared soil, seeds are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for several hours in order to avoid future diseases. The soil of the prepared wells is moistened.

Spread the seeds in the hole 30-50 centimeters from each other with a distance of 3-5 centimeters between the rows. By adhering to this, sufficient space is provided for growth and flowering in the future. The depth of the seed in the hole - 5-8 millimeters. Having distributed the seeds into the holes, on top of them sprinkle with a layer of a mixture of earth and sand in 2-3 centimeters. To preserve soil moisture and avoid drying out during germination, the landing site is poured with a thin layer of compost, covered with a thin non-woven material.

When sowing in the fall, this will keep it warm and prevent the seedlings from freezing. The germination of spring shoots - from 3 weeks to a month. The time of germination depends on favorable weather conditions and high-quality soil treatment.

Aftercare

During the growing season plentiful watering without remoistening is important. Irrigation alternates with soil loosening up to 6 mm.

When a seedling of 2-3 full-fledged leaves appears, thinning is allowed. These actions will allow you to save enough space for growth, prevent powdery mildew diseases. Watering the ground for 2 hours before thinning, shoots dug, planted, not forgetting to moisten the soil in the place of transplantation.

After watering the plants are fertilized. Frequent feeding increases the size of the inflorescence and the flowering time in the future.

Fertilizing produce in 3 stages:

1. One week after planting, seedlings are fertilized with any mineral fertilizer or solution of mullein (1 part of mullein to 10 parts of water).
2. When forming buds for feeding inflorescences, the soil is enriched with a solution of phosphorus and potassium in the ratio of 5 g of phosphorus and 2 g of potassium per liter of water. You can scatter the granules directly on the soil, given the ratio of 1 square meter.
3. During the beginning of flowering, you can also feed the soil with a solution of phosphorus and potassium, or use ash extract.

In the flower shop you can buy ready-made fertilizers, follow the instructions attached. In order to avoid disease or the appearance of pests, in addition to moderate irrigation and periodic fertilizers, frequent weeding is necessary. Sentyabrynki can attack slugs and snails, and weeding will allow it in time to notice.

Division bush

The division of the bush is a popular form of reproduction and healing of the plant, since the September women have many processes, and with their high density the color of the flowers decreases. The division is made in a period of growth during the summer season.

In the fall, the division process should occur as early as possible. It is important to give time to take root to the plant before frost. Flowering does not affect this process. In early spring, the September women are dug out of the ground, divide the bush into parts, and are transplanted into prepared (spilled, fed) holes. It is useful to do this seating annually.

Cuttings

An effective way of vegetative reproduction of centeabrins is cutting, that is, reproduction by apical shoots.The method is popular with gardeners. The process is simple, but some conditions must be met.

Preform

In spring, young upper shoots of 7–15 centimeters in size of a mature and healthy shrub come off. From the bottom of the resulting cutting, unnecessary leaves break off, only the tip remains. A sharp knife below the knot cuts an unnecessary shoot under an inclination of 40-45 degrees. For further successful rooting, the cut of the cutting is processed with any phytohormone solution ("Kornevin").

In the solution is placed the stalk for 12-15 hours, a depth of 3-5 centimeters (depending on size). It is important not to wet the leaves of the stalk.

Rooting

Rooting cuttings is easier to produce in separate containers (boxes). Soil for planting on the qualities suitable, as in the case of seedlings by seeds. Mixture layer - 10-12 centimeters.

It will not be superfluous to add a layer of perlite to the mixture, poured in a small layer on the ground. To neutralize shed the mixture with a solution of potassium permanganate. The resulting cuttings are planted in the ground at an angle (cut down for successful rooting), sprinkled with a layer of 1 cm of earthen mixture on top.

Liberally watered, covered with plastic film. At this time, the seedlings are afraid of the sun, so the box or container is better to put in the shade.

Landing

After 1-2 weeks after seedlings of cuttings, callus appears at the site of the cut, and 3-4 weeks after the first roots. Growing and strengthening, the roots contribute to the development of the plant. If the first shoots begin to appear, then rooting has occurred. Giving time to grow shoots, you can proceed to the gradual hardening of seedlings. A plastic film is opened several times a day for a short time, the ventilation time is gradually increased. If young shoots develop well, the film is removed completely. This time falls on the month of August.

The end of August - the beginning of September, when the cuttings have developed, you can start planting at a permanent place. There are no special requirements for the substrate, young shoots are strong and can be fed from any soil. In winter, young shoots cover up with fallen leaves or sawdust.

Reproduction by layering

The reproduction of the septembrods by layering is an effective and easy way of reproduction. Its essence is to forcibly root the branches of a bush. The main advantage of the method is that it does not need special soil preparation or control of environmental conditions.

Preparation for reproduction by layering occurs in early spring. The earlier the planned branches are covered with earth from the light, the stronger will be the desire of the plant to germinate. For this, the center of the bush is plentifully covered with earth. This will not allow the stalks to grow together. The only need for this method is the frequent hilling of the bush, thus increasing the amount of earth in its center.

The resulting layers are planted in the fall or next spring. When transplanting layers deepen in the prepared wells, the upper part is cut, leaving 2-3 buds. Timely moderate watering will allow them to settle down in a new place.

September women are blooming with this method of reproduction only 2 years after transplantation.

Novobelgiyskie asters (September women) - unpretentious plant, but requires careful preparation and attention. With proper approach to planting in the fall, the garden will play with different colors.

The palette of colors of the noble asters is great. Choosing a suitable breeding method for yourself, one can observe from year to year how these small stars become the main decoration of the garden.