Steps:
- Portulaca Peppermint Selecting Seeds:
- Choose portulaca seeds from a reputable source. Portulaca varieties come in various colors, so select the ones that appeal to you.
- Portulaca Peppermint Seed Starting Mix:
- Fill seed trays or small pots with a well-draining potting mix. Portulaca prefers soil that is sandy or gritty to aid drainage.
- Planting Seeds:
- Sow portulaca seeds on the surface of the soil. Press them gently into the soil but do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
- Covering Seeds:
- Cover the seed trays or pots with plastic wrap or a humidity dome to create a warm and humid environment for germination. This helps retain moisture and encourages seed germination.
- Germination:
- Place the seed trays or pots in a warm location. Portulaca seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days. Once germination occurs, remove the plastic cover.
- Lighting:
- Move the seedlings to a location with bright light. If using artificial light, provide 12-16 hours of light per day. If using natural light, place them in a sunny windowsill.
- Portulaca Peppermint Watering:
- Portulaca is drought-tolerant, but water the seedlings when the soil surface feels dry. Water the soil, not the foliage, to prevent fungal issues. Use a watering can or spray bottle.
- Transplanting:
- When the portulaca seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden. Space them according to the recommended distance for the specific portulaca variety.
- Outdoor Transplanting:
- Transplant the portulaca outdoors after the last frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
- Caring for Outdoor Plants:
- Water the plants sparingly once they are established, as portulaca is drought-tolerant. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot. Fertilizing is generally not required for portulaca.
- Blooming Period:
- Portulaca produces colorful, cup-shaped flowers throughout the summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
SURAJ KUMAR SINHA (verified owner) –
excellent seeds having very high germination rate.I had to wait around two months for their first but it was worth it.Beatiful flower but cant upload pictures due to file soze limit of 100kb… seedsnpots please increase this limit..
Sudipta Ghosh (verified owner) –
Excellent quality of seeds. Flowers are so beautiful!
mr.ayan.mitra (verified owner) –
Good quality seeds and high germination rate!
sib.afz (verified owner) –
Good quality seeds. Germination about 70% to 80%. Its take 2 days for germination
Date of showing – 25 feb
Temperature – 32-17c