Agricultural technology for growing Mimosa pudica seeds
1. Variety selection
Mimosa pudica has no varieties, so when choosing a plant, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: Mimosa pudica can be used as an ornamental or medicinal crop.
- Plant height: Mimosa pudica reaches a height of 30-60 cm.
2. Soil preparation
Mimosa pudica is an unpretentious plant, so any soil can be used to grow it, but it grows best in fertile, loose and well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Landing
Mimosa pudica can be grown outdoors or in pots.
When grown in open ground, mimosa pudica is planted in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed. The distance between plants is 20-30 cm.
When grown in pots, mimosa pudica is planted in pots with a diameter of at least 20 cm.
4. Plant care
Mimosa pudica is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Mimosa pudica is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, preventing the soil from drying out. In hot and dry weather, watering is carried out daily.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
5. Harvest
Mimosa pudica has no harvest.
Additional Tips
- Mimosa pudica prefers sunny places, but can also grow in partial shade.
- Mimosa pudica tolerates drought well, but regular watering promotes more intensive growth and development of plants.
- Mimosa pudica does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply fertilizer 2-3 times a season.
Mimosa pudica has no varieties, so when choosing a plant, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: Mimosa pudica can be used as an ornamental or medicinal crop.
- Plant height: Mimosa pudica reaches a height of 30-60 cm.
2. Soil preparation
Mimosa pudica is an unpretentious plant, so any soil can be used to grow it, but it grows best in fertile, loose and well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
3. Landing
Mimosa pudica can be grown outdoors or in pots.
When grown in open ground, mimosa pudica is planted in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed. The distance between plants is 20-30 cm.
When grown in pots, mimosa pudica is planted in pots with a diameter of at least 20 cm.
4. Plant care
Mimosa pudica is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Mimosa pudica is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, preventing the soil from drying out. In hot and dry weather, watering is carried out daily.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
5. Harvest
Mimosa pudica has no harvest.
Additional Tips
- Mimosa pudica prefers sunny places, but can also grow in partial shade.
- Mimosa pudica tolerates drought well, but regular watering promotes more intensive growth and development of plants.
- Mimosa pudica does not require frequent feeding. It is enough to apply fertilizer 2-3 times a season.