How to grow flowers from seeds

Geranium is a favorite of many women and one of the most common plants grown on the windowsills. Be prepared for the fact that the first shoots may appear only after 20 days. The most appropriate time for planting – December-January. Get the soil loose and fertile, and before planting, add a little sand. Many stores sell ready-made substrates for potted plants. Land can also fertilize with humus, thus you will increase the germination of seeds.

Prepare a small capacity, with special drainage holes. The potting soil before planting seeds pour a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Sowing produce on top, slightly prisypaya ground. After this, the tank is cover with glass or plastic wrap. Take care of sufficient light plants, with direct sunlight is not desirable.

It would appear the first shoots of geranium, film (glass) is clear. Now, the plant can put on a well-lit windowsill. Water sprouts are moderately. At emergence of the first leaves, transplant the seedlings into individual pots.

Streptocarpus is a wonderful plant with a rather long flowering period and variety of colors. In good light it can flower all year round. Seeding is best produce in the spring. Capacity prepare shallow with holes for water drainage. The most suitable soil for growing streptocarpus – a mixture of vermiculite, peat and agroperlite, taken in equal proportions. To acquire such substrates can at a specialty store.

Scatter the seeds evenly in the container and lightly sprinkle the ground. Sowing, place in a bright and warm place. Before the first shoots of planted seeds cover with plastic wrap (glass). Don't forget to air and to water them. After the emergence of the first leaves of shoots of seedlings in individual pots.

Gloxinia – fairly easy to grow and undemanding in care. The soil for planting, select with a high content of peat. The substrate for planting may mix with organic and mineral fertilizers.

Choose a small capacity, ideal plastic disposable cups. Immediately after sowing the seeds cover them with plastic wrap or glass. Thus you will create a good atmosphere for germination of sprouts. After the first film leaves off and transplant the seedlings into individual pots.