![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Since they are prone to wilt disease, virus diseases, foot rot, root rot, andĪphids, avoid planting in the same location year after year. Of 6-10 inches to 3 feet and a width of 6-18 inches. Set the seedlingsģ to 9 inches apart depending on the variety. Use rich soil in the bottom of the flats and ordinary soil above as further protection against disease. The seeds will germinate in a little over a week.Īs soon as several true leaves have grown, the seedlings should-be transplanted. The wet soil in the bottom will furnish enough moisture so that the boxes will not have to be sprinkled until after the seedlings are up. Sow the seed in rows 2 inches apart, cover with fine sand and press firmly. Fill the flat half or two-thirds full, water thoroughly, and finish filling with soil just moist enough to handle nicely. One-forth well rotted manure and enough sand to the soil to prevent the soilįrom becoming hard. For sowing of seeds, it is best to use a shallow flat. Sowing, sterilize the seeds with organic mercuric compounds to prevent stem rotĪnd damping-off. They do well in beds, borders or potsĪnd are a favorite as cut flowers because of their longevity. Their colors vary from white toĬreamy yellow, pink, blue, red and purple. (4-6" in diameter) with a yellow center on leafy, often tall, stems. They have daisy-like or star-like flower heads Most species of Aster are perennial and generally bloom in August. It has a wide array of varieties and the height ranges from 6 inches to 3 feet. The little extra effort it takes for growing. Native to Asia, this lovely flowering annual is worth The large China Asters are the most common form grownīy florists and gardeners. The family Asteraceae have an estimated 1,150 genera andĪ huge number of species seen almost all over the world originating from NorthĪmerica, Europe, China etc. ![]()
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