Kochia Burning Bush
Life Cycle:Half hardy annual. Hardy annual.
Height: 15 to 36 inches (40 to 90 cm).
Flowers details:Light green, then turn to Red. Hairy flowers that sprout from strap shaped leaf axils.
Foliage:Lancelot. Flattened. Green through to red.
Flowers:Summer
Growing Regions:Zones 2 to 10.
Requirements:Soil pH 6 to 7. Average soil. Drought tolerant. Regular feed.
Light:Full sunlight.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
SOW OUTDOORS: Before last frost. Spacing: single plants: 20 to 24 inches (60 to 70 cm); hedging 8 inches (20 cm).
SOW INDOORS
: Soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors towards the end of spring.
GERMINATION GUIDE
èUse a flat tray like container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage
è put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space
è now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimetre)
è water it by watering can
è place the container in a semi shaded place.
Step 1 :
Fill a pot with water that equals five times the seed volume and bring it to a boil on a stove. Check the temperature of the water with a cooking thermometer, and when it reaches 176 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the pot from the stove.
Step 2:
Place the kochia seed tree seeds in the hot water and stir them for up to two minutes with a spoon before draining the liquid.
Step 3:
Fill a bowl with lukewarm water that's between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and soak the seeds in it for 24 hours. This pre-treatment is called scarification and alters the hard seed coat, which increases the chances of uniform germination.
Step 4:
Fill a pot with moist seed-starting mix up to 1 inch from the top, place the seed on top of the surface and cover it with a 1/2-inch layer of the mix. Tamp down lightly and moisten the surface with a water-filled spray bottle to avoid washing away the seed.
step 5:
Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly lit area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.
Step 6:
Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.
Step 7:
Transplant the seedlings outside to an area with full sun and well-draining soil after three to five months, when the seedlings are about 8 to 12 inches tall.
IMPORTANT WATERING USE
: Soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors towards the end of spring.
GERMINATION GUIDE
èUse a flat tray like container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage
è put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space
è now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimetre)
è water it by watering can
è place the container in a semi shaded place.
Step 1 :
Step 2:
Place the kochia seed tree seeds in the hot water and stir them for up to two minutes with a spoon before draining the liquid.
Step 3:
Fill a bowl with lukewarm water that's between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and soak the seeds in it for 24 hours. This pre-treatment is called scarification and alters the hard seed coat, which increases the chances of uniform germination.
Step 4:
Fill a pot with moist seed-starting mix up to 1 inch from the top, place the seed on top of the surface and cover it with a 1/2-inch layer of the mix. Tamp down lightly and moisten the surface with a water-filled spray bottle to avoid washing away the seed.
step 5:
Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly lit area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.
Step 6:
Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.
Step 7:
Transplant the seedlings outside to an area with full sun and well-draining soil after three to five months, when the seedlings are about 8 to 12 inches tall.
IMPORTANT WATERING USE
Use the watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood in particular area. Or use the sprayer to spray the water like mist.
WARNING
WARNING
1.Use fungicide powder removes fungus. So use 2 gm fungicide with 10 litre water and spray after spread or before spread those seeds.
2. Do not sow seeds on Rainy day or in a cloudy weather
3. You will definitely end up with nothing, wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.
4. Please check forecast before sowing the seeds on the following website
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