Spring planting
Spring planting of rose seedlings: secrets of a successful start
Spring is the perfect time to plant roses! To ensure that your seedlings take root and enjoy lush blooms, you need to follow a few simple but important rules. We have prepared detailed instructions to help you plant your seedlings correctly and ensure they take root.
The best time to plant is when the soil has thawed, daytime temperatures are between +5°C and +10°C and night frosts (below -5°C) are behind you!
When to plant?
Recommendations:
Roses grow for many years in the same spot, so it is important to select a permanent planting location.
What is the correct way to store seedlings before planting?
— Before planting the seedling, remove the packing material and carefully clean the roots from the substrate.
— Inspect the seedling carefully and remove damaged or rotted roots, if any.
— Before planting, it is recommended to soak the roots of the seedling in water for at least 2−4 hours, but not more than 24 hours. It is also possible to soak the roots of the seedling in a growth stimulant solution (according to the instructions for the preparation).
— Inspect the seedling carefully and remove damaged or rotted roots, if any.
— Before planting, it is recommended to soak the roots of the seedling in water for at least 2−4 hours, but not more than 24 hours. It is also possible to soak the roots of the seedling in a growth stimulant solution (according to the instructions for the preparation).
What is the correct way to store seedlings before planting?
Usmas Roses seedlings are already prepared for planting and packed in moist substrate that prevents the roots from drying out.
— It is optimal to plant the rose seedlings on the day you receive them!
— If planting is delayed, store the seedlings in a shaded area indoors. Make sure that the substrate in the package does not dry out, moisten it if necessary.
— It is optimal to plant the rose seedlings on the day you receive them!
— If planting is delayed, store the seedlings in a shaded area indoors. Make sure that the substrate in the package does not dry out, moisten it if necessary.
Planting the seedling
— Place the seedling in the centre of the hole with the roots spread out. Make sure that the roots do not bend upwards and that the shoots are vertical above the soil level.
— Gradually cover the root system with loose soil, periodically compacting it with your hands.
— After filling the seedling to the soil level, tamp the soil around it well and water the bush abundantly in several steps (about 10 litres of water per bush).
— Watering should only be done after the soil has been compacted to improve root-soil contact!
— Gradually cover the root system with loose soil, periodically compacting it with your hands.
— After filling the seedling to the soil level, tamp the soil around it well and water the bush abundantly in several steps (about 10 litres of water per bush).
— Watering should only be done after the soil has been compacted to improve root-soil contact!
Preparing the planting hole
Roses prefer loamy, fertile soils that are slightly acidic or neutral in pH.
— Dig a hole depending on the size of the root system of the seedling. The average size of the planting hole is usually 40×40×40 cm.
— The depth of the planting hole is calculated so that the grafting point of the rose seedling is 5 cm below ground level. This will protect the plant from frost in winter and overheating in summer.
— Dig a hole depending on the size of the root system of the seedling. The average size of the planting hole is usually 40×40×40 cm.
— The depth of the planting hole is calculated so that the grafting point of the rose seedling is 5 cm below ground level. This will protect the plant from frost in winter and overheating in summer.
Mulch the soil around the bush to retain moisture. For mulching: grass clippings, straw, wood chips.
Final step:
Once the water has been fully absorbed, top up the soil, giving a level surface around the root system.