How to grow primrose at home?

There are hundreds of varieties of houseplants. One of the most beloved species of flower growers is primrose: it has bright colors of various shades, blooms for a long time and is easy to care for. In this article, we will tell you how to grow and care for this plant.

Primrose: general information

Primrose has about 500 species of plants of the primrose family. It got its name from the flowering time: flowers appear almost immediately after the snow melts. Wild primrose grows in the temperate zone: in Europe, Alps, Asia and North America. Indoor species can be grown anywhere in the world. They are distinguished by bright saturated colors: its flowers grow in inflorescences and have pink, red, yellow, white, blue and orange shades. The height of the bush does not exceed 25-30 cm, the leaves are distinguished by a pleasant green color.

Among all varieties, the following types are especially suitable for rooms:

1. Common primrose or stemless: it has wrinkled leaves and large flowers of red, yellow and blue shades.
2. Primula soft-leaved: its homeland is China. It is an annual cultivar, reaching a height of 50 cm. It has serrated leaves up to 20 cm long and a pleasant aroma. The flowering period is in the second half of winter.
3. Primula reverse conical: a perennial native to China, reaches half a meter in height. It has rounded drooping leaves and flowers of pink, red and blue. Some varieties are not poisonous and do not provoke allergies.
4. Chinese primrose: grows up to 30 cm, leaves can reach 15 cm, flower diameter - 4 cm.The edges of the leaves are serrated, the flowers can be wavy. For annual flowering, it is required to organize a period of artificial dormancy once a year.
5. Primrose of Chusa: has a heart-shaped leaf with a characteristic white bloom, a pleasant smell and small yellowish flowers.

Basic rules of care

Primrose, home care for which is quite easy and simple, still requires compliance with some rules.

• The plant requires a light room, but not filled with direct sunlight - windows in the west and north are well suited if there are no drafts there.
• The room should not be hot - for a primrose, the optimum temperature is 16–20 degrees. Abundant flowering can be achieved with a low temperature - no more than 16 degrees. During flowering, the temperature should be lowered even lower - up to 12-14 degrees.
• It is good to use a mixture of equal parts of peat, sand and leaves as soil, you can also add sod. Good drainage must be ensured, otherwise the water will stagnate.
• Watering should be moderate as the soil dries up, and you should not pour water directly on the leaves, otherwise they will begin to rot. For the same reason, spraying is completely excluded, but you can not worry about the humidity of the air - the primrose can easily cope with any.
• It is required to feed the flower once every 2 weeks. It is important to remember that feeding can only be done after the flowers have formed, otherwise the plant will throw all its strength into the growth of the leaves, and flowering will be delayed.
• As a care, it is recommended to regularly remove dry leaves and flowers, pluck dry stems.

Transplanting primrose

Home rimula requires regular replanting once a year at the end of flowering. It takes place in several stages:

1. Having turned over the slides with primrose, the plant is carefully pulled out from there, trying not to damage the roots;
2. The roots of primrose are carefully revised and damaged or diseased ones are removed to prevent infection;
3. A small amount of prepared earth is poured into a large pot;
4. Then the primrose itself is installed and covered with earth to the edges, slightly crushing;
5. At the end, the ground is slightly crushed.

Distillation

During forcing, primroses are transplanted into more favorable conditions to accelerate their growth and development. This is allows you to get flowers faster, but at the same time the depletion of roots and stems occurs, and therefore the flowers will need a long - up to 2 years - recovery and rest. For distillation, garden primroses are used, which are more than 2 years old.

• Before freezing, primroses are dug up and, together with the soil adhering to the roots, are transferred into separate containers.
• They are stored in dark rooms at a temperature of no more than 8 degrees, without watering: under warmer conditions, they will begin to grow actively, and flowering, on the contrary, will slow down and come much later.
• Then, at the end of January, the containers are transferred to a lighter room and the temperature is raised, but not more than +18 degrees, while they are slowly watered.
• With this method, flowering begins by early spring. Forcing is often used to get the first flowers by March 8th.
• After flowering, the primrose should be transferred to a cool, bright place and watered regularly. After 1–3 years, it can again be used for distillation.

Reproduction

Growing room primrose can take place in three ways: by seeds, dividing and cuttings. From the moment of planting to flowering, at least six months pass.

Seeds

This is a familiar method that is usually used to grow annual varieties. Depending on the selected type seeds are planted at different times: This is usually mid to late spring or early summer. For this method, a mixture of equal amounts of deciduous soil and sand is used. Seeds can be harvested every year from faded primroses or purchased.

Primrose

1. The seeds are scattered over the surface, poured abundantly with water and covered with glass to create a greenhouse effect.
2. After that, the pot is transferred to a cool and bright place for 1.5-2 weeks.
3. When the first shoots appear, the glass can be removed, but it is best to keep the pot at a low temperature.
4. Water the sprouts once a month, thin out and plant as they grow.
5. After 3 months, the strongest are seated in separate small pots. When they grow up, they are transplanted into larger dishes.

Cuttings

Side branches can be used for this option. Necessary prepare a small pot in advance and pour peat and a layer of sand about 2 cm thick into it.

• A stem with a leaf and a bud is cut off from a primrose. The sheet is cut in half, the cut line should be even, without notches.
• The petiole is planted in the ground to a depth of 1 cm at an angle and watered.
• The pot must be removed in a cool room, periodically watered.
• After about 3 months, when the petiole takes root and 3-4 leaves appear on it, it is transplanted into a larger pot.A mixture of 4 parts of deciduous soil, 2 parts of humus and 1 part of sand is used as soil.

By dividing

The method is used after full flowering of room primrose. Preliminary the plant is removed to a dark place and watered regularly. You can divide it when the stems begin to grow vigorously.

1. The primrose is removed from the pot as during transplantation and the roots are examined.
2. Then the bush is divided into 2-3 parts, each of which is planted in separate containers and watered.
3. They are covered with transparent glass and placed in a cool room with abundant light. This should create a bathhouse effect.
4. After a few days, when the plants take root and begin to grow gradually, they are transplanted into larger pots. Several transplants may be required if containers were initially selected incorrectly.
5. After each transplant, it is necessary to remove dry leaves, and also feed the primrose every half a month with mineral fertilizers.

Disease symptoms

Like any plant, indoor primrose, home care for which it is not only regular watering, it can get sick or be attacked by pests. It is easy to calculate by some external signs:

• If the leaves begin to rot, the reason is high humidity or wetness;
• If yellowing and dryness, the problem may be too dry air, excess fertilizer or water;
• If the primrose does not bloom or quickly fades and drops flowers, it is worth checking the air temperature (it should not be higher than 16 degrees);
• Among insects, primrose often suffers from aphids, weevils and spider mites, and spotting is found among diseases. The latter manifests itself in the form of light gray spots on the leaves, which are then covered with bloom. To get rid of them, it is necessary to completely remove the infected leaves and sprinkle the primrose with a solution of Fundazol or Topsin.

Important

It must be remembered that primrose leaves are poisonous, and primrose itself can cause irritation and allergies. Having finished caring for the flower, you must thoroughly wash your hands, work with it should be carried out with gloves. It is not recommended to put the plant in the nursery so that the baby does not pull the flower into his mouth and does not get poisoned.

Conclusion

Primrose is unpretentious home flower that will not cause trouble for the owners... It takes root well in cold climates and will delight with beautiful flowers for a long time.

In the spring garden, a special place is occupied by primrose - an elegant primrose with playful bright caps. More than 500 plant species are found in nature. It is no wonder that lush bushes quickly migrated from the flower bed to flower pots. And instead of hibernating under the snow, they delight the eye with flowering on the January windowsill. In this article, we will tell you in detail what an ordinary primrose is. Home care, seed reproduction and plant transplant usually do not cause much trouble for flower growers.

What is the best way to breed primrose?

First, let's talk about the care and reproduction of primroses in gardens. Flower growers love this stemless herb that forms a bush of dark green corrugated leaves collected in a rosette. The spring sunshine quickly awakens primrose, and it throws out arrows with numerous flowers, with the most common red, blue and purple. Florists dream of acquiring white, yellow and other rare primrose varieties. And this is where a small problem arises.

Perennial primrose is quite unpretentious, however, propagating the plant by the method of division is rather problematic. The bush grows reluctantly, and the root system is so tenaciously intertwined that it is rare to divide it without injuring it. Therefore, sowing seeds for seedlings seems to be the most acceptable option for plant breeding.Usually, with the onset of spring, the first shoots are already making their way on the windowsills, which, after becoming stronger, will be transplanted into flower beds in the darkened areas of the garden.

Outdoor primrose care

Having grown seedlings from seeds in the spring and having planted the plant in a favorable place, as usual, we will wait for flowering only with the onset of the next season. After all, the plant will be able to bloom only 8 months after the emergence of shoots. In the meantime, our eyes will be pleased with those varieties of primrose that have been wintering in the garden for more than a year. Primroses do not like the open sun, so a flower bed for them should be organized in the shade or in areas where the sun's rays are only in the morning. Also, the plant does not like stagnant water at its roots, reacting painfully to this. Flowering can begin when the average daily air temperature reaches 10 degrees. After the completion of flowering, the culture does not require any additional care. It is also not necessary to cut foliage for the winter.

Primula annual

If the plant reproduces well by seeds, then there are no obstacles to growing this bright representative of the flora. How to care for an annual primrose? As a rule, caring for such a plant is not difficult. Perhaps the most popular type of annuals in Russia is considered to be a gentle primrose with small bright pink flowers. The plant is especially appreciated for the extraordinary beauty of lush inflorescences. Gardeners are not even stopped by the fact that after the end of the flowering period, the bushes simply have to be eliminated as unnecessary, but they plant primrose seeds again and again along with asters and zinnias. The variety does not tolerate heat and can quickly stop flowering even at temperatures above 15 degrees. It should be noted that the annual is favorably disposed towards high air humidity.

Reverse conical primrose: growing conditions of the species

So we come to the very species that is especially popular and most often lives on our windowsills in winter. The extraordinary beauty of the lush terry rosettes of inflorescences of different shades will not leave indifferent any lover of flora. And if we take into account the fact that flowering begins with the onset of a new calendar year, then the reverse conic primrose becomes a plant that every gardener must have.

Summer period of existence

Reverse conical primrose in indoor conditions requires special attention. Directly in a pot, the plant should be taken out into the open air: into the garden, on the veranda, on the terrace. The main condition is that direct sunlight does not fall on the foliage. However, the space should be well lit. So that flowering does not stop in the summer, you need to carefully monitor the state of the substrate, preventing it from drying out. However, it is also not necessary to fill the plant. When a period with critically high temperatures comes, the plant is sprayed or the pot is placed on a tray with wet expanded clay. It is necessary to keep this variety of primrose with caution, due to the possible allergic reaction of the skin on the hands of a person.

When growing a plant in pots, many are interested in whether the primrose flower often needs feeding. Crop care, in particular the addition of mineral organic fertilizers in the summer, should be carried out every 2 weeks. A little later, in the period from November to February, when the plant begins the phase of active budding, feeding will need to be increased and carried out weekly.

General rules for keeping plants in pots

We know that in the natural environment there is no more unpretentious flower than common primrose. Home care and maintenance in pots will require certain knowledge, skills and patience from flower growers. Some general points to consider when breeding a potted crop:

• The soil should not contain an increased concentration of mineral salts.
• Flowering is possible only with good lighting and a consistently low air temperature.
• Withered molds and inflorescences will interfere with the development of new shoots. In this regard, dried elements are promptly removed.
• Winter conditions of detention: a lit place with an air temperature of +15 degrees.
• Transplanting is possible only after the end of the flowering period. In this case, drainage is necessarily placed on the bottom of the pot.
• The plant is susceptible to gray mold damage. In this regard, fertilizers with a predominance of potassium and phosphorus are preferred. Treatment for the destruction of spores is carried out with a solution of soap and copper or 1% boric acid composition.

Common primrose: growing from seeds. Sowing dates

It is believed that the optimal time for sowing primrose is the period from November to December. We remember that budding begins in an adult plant at this time. Not critical if sowing seeds at other times of the year. Seeds will be distinguished by increased germination if they are kept at a temperature of 15-20 degrees and sufficient humidity before sowing. Seedlings can be expected already on the 10th day after laying in the ground. As soon as the seed has broken through the soil and sprouted, the air temperature and humidity in the room must be reduced. This is done gradually. The picking process before permanent planting in a pot (from March to April) is carried out twice.

Soil formation

What features does a substrate have in its structure for planting such a plant as common primrose? Home care is impossible without well-drained soil. You can use commercially available geranium soil by mixing it with sandy soil in a 5: 1 ratio. Pure river sand is also suitable for compiling the substrate. If you prepare the land yourself, then for planting and keeping primrose take in equal parts deciduous, peat and turf soils. After mixing the substrate, also according to the 5: 1 scheme, add sand. Home primrose should be kept in a spacious, not very high pot. In addition, do not forget about the drainage layer of expanded clay balls.

Reproduction by accelerating axillary shoots

This type of reproduction is inherent in plants with a weak root system, forming only one rosette of leaves. We are looking for the base of the root collar and separate a good cutting with a bud and a part of the shoot. The leaf blades will interfere with rooting, but they cannot be completely removed. Therefore, we will only shorten them by half. The cutting should be placed in a substrate composed of deciduous soil and sand (preferably coarse river sand) at an angle. It is necessary to ensure that the kidney is located in an upward direction. Penetration of the cutting into the ground to a depth of 1 cm will be sufficient. All processing conditions for cuttings during rooting must match those under which they contain an adult primrose flower. Care for these vegetative components is carried out in a bright, moderately warm and humid room. Of course, like an adult plant, cuttings are contraindicated in direct sunlight.

Primrose pests

Sucking insects are very fond of the soft succulent leaves of the rosettes of such a plant as common primrose. Home care and protection from parasites are all about taking effective measures in a timely manner. Aphids, thrips, spider mites reproduce well at high temperatures. If you deprive them of the conditions for optimal existence and development, you can partially get rid of primrose sucking parasites. In the event that the pests have nevertheless penetrated the plant, special preparations are introduced into the pots, such as "Karbofos", "Decis", "Actellik". Drastic pest control measures will help prevent leaves from curling and deforming, as well as wilting and drying out completely.

Over-feeding can cause the leaf edges to turn yellow.Primrose does not like the increased acidity of the soil. If the leaves have begun to turn yellow, ferrous sulfate is usually added during watering.

The most beautiful plant varieties

We have already talked a lot about the spectacular species that migrated from flower beds to window sills, and also learned how to care for primrose. Of the many varieties of this beautiful plant, the following are especially revered:

• Ear primrose - grown in greenhouses and has velvet flowers of unusual colors: cream, yellow, white, burgundy. It differs from other types in thick compacted foliage.
• Chinese primrose is a hybrid, reaching a height of 35 cm, with jagged leaves and a yellow eye inside the flowers. Loves coolness, can be grown in pots.
• Brilliant primrose is a persistent primrose with pink, white, orange and red flowers that can bloom singly without forming inflorescences. The leaves are covered with hairs.

Primula is a member of the primrose family, which includes almost five hundred species. It grows mainly in the Alps, in smaller quantities in the temperate zones of the whole world. Primrose got this name because of its early flowering - it comes almost immediately after the snow melts.

Primrose. Flower care

Representatives of the genus can be both one- and perennial, they are easily recognizable by the bright color of flowers and their appearance. As for the room primrose specifically (and this article is devoted to its cultivation), this is an ordinary species that is grown in flowerpots mainly because of its delicate and beautiful flowers.

Key features of room primrose

Primrose in pots

The main differences include short stature and green foliage collected in an outlet. The shape of the leaves themselves is heart-shaped, they grow on long petioles and have serrated edges. Flowers are collected in panicle-shaped inflorescences. Indoor primrose is especially popular in home floriculture due to its bright color and variety of flowers, as well as long flowering.

1. In our country, this culture is also called primrose, since it blooms in early spring. In addition, it also has useful properties.
2. The most common type of culture that is grown at home is the Obconica primrose. This is a small flower, which is framed by round leaves on the petioles. The edges of the sheets are wavy, the length can reach ten centimeters. The color of flowers, depending on the specific variety, can be pink, purple, red or white.

   Primula obkonika

3. A decoction from the flowers of this culture has a sedative effect, in addition, it is widely used as a diaphoretic. Fresh primrose leaves are also added to various salads, since they are not only tasty, but also contain a lot of vitamin C.
4. But some types of plants provoke an allergic reaction, which means that they should be kept as far away from children and pets as possible.

   Primrose flower - photo

Note! Those flowers that are planted in open soil do not cause such a reaction.

After flowering, the plants are planted in a flower bed. If the climate is warm, then they may well winter on the site, where they will delight with their blooming splendor for several years.

Garden primrose - early flower of spring flower beds

Video - Biological features of primrose

Indoor primrose: growing and care

There are two ways to grow a flower:

• from seeds;
• by dividing the bush.

Let's consider the features of each of the methods in more detail.

Method one. Growing primrose from seeds

Primrose seeds

For planting, you can use both ready-made purchased seeds and collected with your own hands. The main conditions for the normal development of this plant include providing a cool temperature during wintering, lighting to extend daylight hours and maintaining sufficient humidity.Actually, these are all conditions. And if you add to your knowledge the care, as well as the instructions and tips below, you are guaranteed to get great results.

Collecting primrose seeds

Step one. If you are using self-collected seeds, pick them up first. To do this, place the selected grains in hot water for 15-20 minutes, then in cold water for a few more minutes. Then dry them thoroughly. If the seeds are "store-bought", then they do not need dressing, since the manufacturer has already taken care of this himself.

Seed preparation

Step two. Take small pots, put soil in them and water it well. In this case, it is important that the temperature of the soil is at room temperature. Then spread the grains over the surface.

An example of sowing primrose in the snow

Step three. Spray the surface of the soil with water using a spray bottle (boil and cool the water beforehand).

Step four. Cover the pots with plastic wrap, then place them in the refrigerator for germination. Yes, it is in the refrigerator, and the vegetable shelves will be the best place for primroses.

Step five... Check crops every week, and be sure to ventilate them.

Step six. As soon as the seeds germinate, move the containers with them to the windowsill, and then place a lamp over them.

Step seven. Air the sprouts for fifteen minutes each day. After a week, increase the airing time (the plants should get used to normal air), and soon you can remove the film altogether.

Note! When planting, some growers put a layer of snow on the ground (you can take it from the freezer), and sprinkle the seeds on top of it. In this case, the snow should be slightly compacted after sowing.

An example of snow compaction after sowing seeds

Step eight. A month after the first shoots appear, dive, that is, transplant into individual pots. This is one of the most important stages in primrose cultivation. Upon completion of the transplant, begin to apply a complex type of fertilizing during watering.

Watering and feeding

Primrose dive

Unpicked primrose

Step eight... After two months, buds will appear, and after a while the flowering period will begin. This, by the way, can happen in hot July weather.

Blooming primrose

Note! The seeds can be grown not only in the soil, but also in a damp sponge or, as an option, on a damp cotton pad.

Germinating seeds in a sponge

You can learn more about the landing procedure from the thematic video below.

Video - Sowing primrose seeds at home

Method two. Vegetative cultivation

Primrose can be propagated vegetatively

As noted earlier, primrose can also be grown using layering. To do this, in early spring, cut off the side shoots, and then plant them in containers filled with moistened sand. Cover the PET containers with plastic wrap or a piece of glass. When the cuttings are completely rooted, you can transplant them into pots.

To obtain bends, pre-coat mature plants with moss. When roots are formed, separate them and transplant them into separate containers. Regardless of the method chosen, growing this flower in almost all cases gives a positive result, and rooted specimens easily take root in the ground.

From March to the end of October, flowers should be in the fresh air - for example, on the balcony - but from autumn to March - in the house on the windowsill. When the plants bloom, you can place them indoors in any convenient place. Rearrangement of the plant is easily tolerated, no tangible losses are observed. Neither flowers nor plants in general suffer from this, because they are immune to changes in the light source or temperature regime. Indoor primrose blooms twice a year, but so that it does not lose strength, periodically remove fading flowers.

Features of further care

Primrose Care Tips

In terms of care, primrose is not too whimsical, but when it blooms (both in February and November), you should help in extending this period. To bloom from February to July, place the pots outdoors in March (for example, on a well-lit balcony). Flowering, beginning in November, usually lasts until January.

Blooming primrose

Water abundantly, especially for flowering and vigorous plants. Although the primrose tolerates complete drying out well enough. Yes, the leaves will fade, but the plant will recover almost immediately after watering. At the end of the flowering period, a dormant period begins, during which new leaves almost do not grow, but the old ones do not fall off either.

Make a transplant every year in February - it is in this month that the awakening begins. To do this, remove the plant from the pot, gently shake off the old soil (you can use a toothpick) and place in the same container, but with new soil. If you do not extract, you will soon notice that a new flower is growing next to the main flower, but in reality it is the same primrose. Therefore, when transplanting, separate young shoots that have four leaves, sprinkle the cuts with charcoal and dry the plants a little. Then plant them in small pots and place them in a greenhouse to root. Provide periods of slight overdrying between waterings, since even the slightest waterlogging can cause root decay.

Agrotechnics for growing primroses

Note! After the purchase, primrose should be transplanted using the same technology, so that it will be possible to propagate the plant without using seeds. Watering in the first weeks after transplanting should be limited, and no fertilizing is needed.

When summer comes, you can hide the flower pots in the shade of the taller plants. In winter, place them in the shaded corner of the window sill as close to the glass as possible. The end of the rest period is manifested in the formation of young leaves. Then the oldest - the lower - foliage begins to turn yellow, so carefully cut it close to the outlet using sharp scissors. The room primrose itself at this time does not look very attractive, but soon everything will work out.

Pruning dead primrose leaves

To help the flowers "wake up", transfer them to a lighted place (for example, under a lamp, on the lighted side of the house, etc.). In parallel with this, increase the intensity of watering, after another ten days, fertilization will be required. We also note that the primrose is almost not susceptible to diseases and pests (more on this later), and competent watering remains the only condition for successful development. And if the flowers are poured, especially if they are at rest, then soon the roots may begin to rot, and the plant itself will die in almost a few days. As for the rest of the troubles, the primrose survives them relatively persistently, moreover, if the causes of the failures are eliminated, then she is able to quickly recover.

Watering primrose

Note! After working with room primrose, wash your hands thoroughly, because direct contact with the leaves of this plant can irritate the skin. And if you have sensitive skin, it is better to use rubber gloves for work.

Temperature regime

When growing room primrose, keep it cool (the temperature should vary between 16-20 degrees). During the flowering period, the temperature should be slightly lower - no more than 16 degrees (this way it will last for an extremely long time). If the apartment / house has old windows, then you can place flower pots between the frames.

The main problems that can be encountered in the growing process

While caring for primrose, you may notice some defects or irregularities, which may indicate a disease, exposure to pests or other unpleasant factors.

Table. Pests and diseases of culture

Leaves start to turn yellow	This happens for various reasons, including: • high temperature; • long-term waterlogging of the soil; • dry air; • use of non-soft water for irrigation; • excessive feeding. By the way, for the same reasons, the root system can turn brown.
The buds are dropped	This can be due to too warm / dry air or a lack of moisture in the soil.
Gray rot has appeared	To avoid this, when watering, try not to get moisture on the leaves, and in the room that is used for growing there is high humidity. It is also important that the surface of the soil dries up a little between waterings.
Flowers fade quickly	A similar phenomenon is observed if during the flowering period the air temperature exceeds 16 degrees.
Leaves dry out and crumble	This indicates the defeat of harmful insects, the attention of which was attracted by the bright flowers of primrose.

We also note that with improper care (namely, with dry air), the plant can infect aphids and spider mites. For treatment, it is necessary to carry out the processing of chemical. drugs (for example, "Karbofos").

As a result, we note that many experienced flower growers recommend keeping one copy from different varieties of primrose for themselves, and donating the rest to loved ones. It is believed that this will definitely bring happiness, and such signs, as you know, do not lie!

Primula (Primula)

Video - Indoor primrose: requirements for growing and care

Growing primrose from seeds at home is a procedure that requires a grower to diligently, adhere to the rules of sowing and further care for the plant, so it is important to know how to properly stratify the seeds, how to feed the seedlings of the plant, how to make it bloom and how to further care for the flower ...

Growing primrose from seeds at home - choosing the right seeds

Garden primrose is a rather demanding spring flower to care for, and sometimes even experienced gardeners cannot achieve its abundant flowering. The plant often dies, does not survive the winter cold, but this does not mean that it is impossible to grow healthy and beautiful bushes of this primrose. Growing primrose from seeds at home is a laborious and painstaking process, but the result will undoubtedly please you.

For a good primrose germination rate, preference should be given to fresh seeds harvested this season. Even if you have organized the correct storage of primrose seed in the winter, be prepared for no more than 60% of the seeds to sprout. You can also buy primrose seeds in specialized stores, but the shelf life in this case cannot be determined at all, therefore, germination in this case is unlikely to please you either.

Remember - the older the seed, the longer it will take for germination, and the seeds stored for a long time may not sprout at all!

It is optimal to collect primrose seeds together with the seed box - in this case, the seeds will not be lost and fall into the ground, and in order for the seed to mature, it must be left for a while in a dark place with a low temperature not higher than + 20 ° C, otherwise the seeds just die.

If you decide to purchase seeds in the store, be sure to try to find out the date of their packaging - it should be indicated on the bag.

How to grow primrose from seeds - germination technology

How to grow primrose from seeds, not every owner of even the richest front garden knows. Of course, the freshness of the seeds plays an important role here, but a lot also depends on the technique of growing primrose.

sowing primrose seeds in the snow - pictured

Sowing primrose is best in early spring or in the last days of autumn - if you postpone this procedure for the summer, you will have to devote a lot of time to growing a flower, since the flower bed will need to be watered abundantly and regularly, fertilized with humus. The peculiarity of the summer planting of primrose is that the seeds are planted directly in the open ground.

After the appearance of stable sprouts with two real leaves, the seedlings can be dived, and summer seedlings for the winter must be properly and efficiently insulated.

The best option for such a procedure as growing primrose from seeds at home is sowing in wooden boxes before winter, and it is recommended to start sowing not earlier than stable frosts come, and the soil will freeze. The seed is distributed on the surface of the boxes, covered with dead foliage from above, then the boxes are insulated with garden film and removed to a penumbra in the front garden before the onset of spring heat - as soon as the snow has completely melted, the film and leaves must be removed.

Seeds sown before winter can get wet or suffer from frost, so do not spare the seed, sow thickly. Do not forget to regularly water young seedlings - even a slight drought is contraindicated for it.

In order for primrose seedlings to appear by spring, it is necessary to sow the seeds in the last days of February - it is also recommended to leave them on the surface of the soil, wrap the box with foil and put it cool. Primrose, the stratification of seeds of which is carried out in this case for a whole month, will certainly delight you with good germination. A month later, the container with primrose should be moved to a room where the temperature is stable - not lower than + 16 ° С, and there is a lot of light. Soon the first young seedlings should appear.

primrose seedlings - pictured

Do not wait for the violent growth of young primrose shoots - this plant grows and develops slowly, so that after three pairs of leaves appear on the stem, you can start picking. A very small fragile plant is best taken with tweezers (this will help not to damage the root system and the stem itself) and transfer the young primrose to a flower pot.

The primrose, which will take two years to grow in an apartment before being sent to the open ground, can be sown in any container, and the only important condition is the presence of a large number of holes that ensure good drainage of the liquid.

It is better to choose the soil for boxes for primrose rich in minerals and other useful elements and rough in physical state, - it should include:

• Sod land
• Sand
• Humus garden foliage

These components are mixed in equal proportions and placed in boxes for future primrose seedlings, while sifting the soil is not necessary.

An important condition for good germination is the treatment of primrose seeds before planting in the ground. Seeds purchased in the store do not need to be etched, the manufacturers have already done this, but primrose seeds prepared for planting on their own must be soaked - this can be done in a solution of potassium permanganate or in an ordinary fungicidal agent for 20 minutes.

Indoor primrose - care for young shoots

Growing primrose from seeds at home is a painstaking business that requires attention and accuracy, therefore, having received a good germination percentage, it is important to preserve the seedlings, and for this it is necessary to provide proper care for it.

It is important to water primroses correctly - it does not tolerate even a short-term drought, but it is no less sensitive to an excess of moisture, therefore watering should be uniform, and the soil should be moderately moist. When watering, try not to get on the green part of the plant, use an ordinary syringe for this.Do not remove the film from the boxes early - primrose seedlings are comfortable in humid air.

When choosing how to feed primrose seedlings, it is better to use complex types of fertilizers, but nitrogen supplements should be used with caution, as they can enhance the growth of greenery, but negatively affect the formation of flowers.

Experienced gardeners know that growing primrose seedlings from seeds is a huge task, but by following our recommendations, you can significantly increase the germination rate, and incredibly beautiful spring primroses will be the reward for your efforts!