Скачать с ютуб How to Grow Moonflowers Wonderful moonflower ideas в хорошем качестве

How to Grow Moonflowers Wonderful moonflower ideas

Moonflower seeds are very hard and will need to undergo a stratification process before planting. (Eden Brothers Organic has a good selection of moonflower seeds as does True Leaf Market!) Stratification refers to softening a hard seed coat so water can enter to promote germination. There are a few different methods for this including cold stratification, which you can see here in MiGardener’s video, or you can use the process of scarification, which is what I recommend for moonflower seeds. It’s a simple process that involves nicking the outer seed coat with a knife or similar sharp object, then soaking the seeds overnight in warm water. Don’t be intimidated by this step; the results are totally worth the effort! And this is very similar to what I do with other “tougher” seeds like pumpkin seeds. Plant moonflower seeds directly in the garden soil or 12-inch deep container in mid-spring when temperatures are consistently 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant seeds 1/4-inches deep and 12-inches apart. Vines need to be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Also consider where you’re planting, since a moonflower vine will need support to attach to. Once your plants are in the ground and growing, be sure to not feed moonflowers with any type of fertilizer, neither organic nor synthetic. Feeding these plants will result in an abundance of leaves and very few blooms, and we’re growing them for the blooms, right? Water the moonflower vines regularly until seeds have germinated and the plants are established. Then apply 1-inch of water a week during times of drought. Moonflowers are self-seeding, which can be a great thing. Remove spent blooms before the seeds mature to prevent them from becoming overcrowded. If you’re interested in saving moonflower seeds, be sure to check what variety you’re growing, since some types aren’t as reliable for seed saving purposes. Check out Gardening Know How’s article on How to Save Moonflower Seeds. Moonflower vines are overachievers and will reach a mature length of 20-feet. The vines will twine their way around anything near them, so it’s a great idea to provide a trellis or other support system for them to climb on. I personally love this garden obelisk from Amazon, and it is super cost efficient and beautiful! Along a fence, up a porch post, or across an arbor or pergola are also some great ideas for providing support to long moonflower vines. They are such stunning blooms, that wherever you decide to grow your moonflowers, they’ll be beautiful.