Viola in the people affectionately called "pansies". There are annual varieties, as well as two- and perennial varieties. And the last among the florists enjoy a special love, since growing an ampel violet from seeds is a rather difficult task.
Viola belongs to the family of violet, however, unlike domestic violets, it is not so whimsical and capricious, grows well in the open ground, where it is planted with the onset of stable heat.
Cultivation of an ampoule viola on seedlings from seeds
Cultivation of an ampolate viola begins with the proper preparation of soil for seeds. The flower likes loamy and well-fed soil, which must be constantly moistened. The plant does not tolerate stagnation of moisture, lack of lighting and fresh organic matter.
Cultivate the seeds of viola can be on peat tablets. Peat - ideal for plants, because it does not retain moisture, keeps heat and contains all the necessary nutrients. In peat tablets, seedlings grow well and grow. Before planting seeds, the tablets should be soaked in water. When the peat swells, the seeds of the ampole viola are laid in it and the soil is lightly covered with them.
Start seeding in January or February, because the seedling requires several months of nursing before it can be planted in the open ground. Seeds need to be harvested from August, collecting them from small boxes, which, as they mature, dry up and crack. Collected and dried seeds should be stored in the refrigerator.
When planted seeds give seedlings, they are dived into separate pots. You can leave them in these pots for the whole summer, or you can transfer to a flower bed.
In the second case, you need to choose sunny or semi-dark areas. Further care and cultivation of an ampolate viola consists in daily watering, periodic fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, weeding. For the winter, perennial varieties should be covered with lapnik or sawdust.
Viola must be transplanted to a new location every three years, combining this process with the division of the bush. If this is not done, the viola will lose its decorative effect, its flowers are crushed. To save and
Probable diseases of ampel violet
Quite often viola is affected by a black leg, powdery mildew, gray mold or spotting. If this happens, the affected bushes need to be removed from the site along with the roots and dig out the site of its growth.
To prevent diseases, the viola should be periodically sprayed with a solution of soda ash and household soap, sprinkle with ground sulfur. It is necessary to adhere to the rules of plant care - moisten the soil, but do not allow moisture to stagnate, which will not happen if the soil is light and loose.