Aster annual
The annual aster surprises with its diversity. In the current period, a large number of categories have been developed, different according to the pattern of inflorescences and color.
Annual asters are double, needle-shaped, peony-shaped, and pompom-shaped. low-growing and large, simple and thoughtful colors of inflorescences, with large and insignificant inflorescences. One important thing is that the plants bloom for a long time and even when cut, stay in water for a long period. For the sake of cutting, it is time to select annual asters with blossoming buds, because in water, the buds will not bloom.
care and cultivation of annual asters
Flowers are light-loving plants. Flowers are practically not capricious in the position of the soil, but the most favorable soils for asters are light or loamy soils. Annual asters do not require sufficient watering; it is enough to water the plant in dry conditions. Flowering begins in late June or September, depending on the category and method of cultivation.
reproduction
annual asters can be propagated exclusively by grains. The grains can remain viable for two years if stored in perfect condition. Sowing of grains is carried out in the spring in containers with light soil according to a mechanical circle. Seedlings sprout in about a week. Afterwards, with the appearance of the first purebred leaf, the seedlings are planted in the open ground. In May, you need to fertilize with mineral fertilizers.
If you plant grains simultaneously in the open ground, then the ground is prepared in advance, the beds are dug up and formed in the fall. Sowing of grains takes place in late April or early May. Crops come to be caught for protection through adverse weather conditions. In windless and warm life. The film can be eaten, thereby hardening the plant.
diseases and pests
Flowers are most susceptible to Fusarium wilt. In addition, annual asters can be surprised by unsuitable color, late blight, spotting, and leaf rust. Among the pests it is possible to identify aphids, spider mites, and slugs.
