When planting flowers at home, the production of cultivated soil is an important step that directly affects the growth and development of flowers. Here are some methods and steps for making home flower cultivation soil: 1. Understand the needs of flowers
Need to understand the growth environment and soil requirements of the planted flowers. Different flowers have different requirements for soil, some require fertile soil, while others require well drained soil. Before making cultivation soil, it is necessary to clarify the preferences of flowers. 2、 Prepare raw materials
The main raw materials for cultivating soil include organic matter, solid inorganic matter, and liquid inorganic matter. Organic matter such as humus, decomposed plant residues, or animal manure can increase soil fertility and water retention capacity; Solid inorganic substances such as sand, clay, perlite, vermiculite, etc. are used to improve soil permeability and drainage; Liquid inorganic substances such as phosphates, nitrogen fertilizers, etc. provide the necessary nutrients for plants. 3、 Production steps
1. Collecting raw materials: - Organic matter: Rotten leaf soil can be collected from forests, or organic waste such as fruit peels and vegetable residues can be composted and fermented at home- Solid inorganic substances: Purchase materials such as sand, clay, perlite, or obtain them from construction sites- Liquid inorganic substances: can be obtained by purchasing plant nutrients, or homemade fertilizer water, such as making fertilizer water from organic materials such as fish bones or eggshells.
2. Raw material processing: Organic matter needs to be fully fermented and decomposed to avoid generating heat in the soil that can burn plant roots- Solid inorganic substances are screened and cleaned as needed to remove impurities.
3. Mixed raw materials: - Mix organic matter, solid inorganic matter, and liquid inorganic matter in a certain proportion according to the needs of flowers and the characteristics of soil. Generally speaking, the ratio of conventional cultivation soil is decomposed organic matter: sand: clay=2:1:1- If it is necessary to adjust the pH of the soil, an appropriate amount of lime powder or plant ash can be added to increase alkalinity, or substances such as sulfur and aluminum sulfate can be added to reduce acidity.
4. Disinfection and sterilization: The mixed culture soil needs to be disinfected and sterilized to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests. You can expose the cultivated soil to sunlight for a few days or spray it with a fungicide.
5. Potting use: - Place the sterilized culture soil into a flowerpot, leaving a certain space for planting flowers- Before planting, an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, such as decomposed animal manure or slow-release fertilizer, can be added to the cultivation soil. 4、 Precautions
-When making cultivation soil, attention should be paid to controlling the proportion of raw materials and the uniformity of mixing.
-Different flowers have different soil requirements, and the proportion of raw materials should be adjusted according to the preferences of the flowers during production.
-The cultivated soil will gradually lose nutrients and moisture during use, and regular replacement or addition of nutrients and moisture is required.
-When storing cultivation soil, it should be moisture-proof and insect proof, and placed in a ventilated and dry place.
By following the above steps, you can create a cultivation soil suitable for family flower planting. During the planting process, it is also necessary to pay attention to the maintenance and management of flowers to ensure their healthy growth.