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Seeds for seedlings are planted in early March.
The soil most often used is a purchased universal mixture for indoor plants mixed with a small amount of sand.
Violas prefer enriched soils with good moisture holding capacity and Ph in the range of 6.0-6.5; in poor sandy soils, pansies become smaller.
As a rule, flowers for seedlings are sown in late February-early March in order to obtain flowering bushes by the beginning of the warm season.
Scatter the seeds evenly over the entire surface of the soil in the seedling container.
Place soil on top of the seeds in a layer of no more than 0.5 cm.
Level its surface with a spoon. Lightly moisten the crops with water from a spray bottle.
It is important to water in moderation - these flowers prefer moist, but not soggy soil.
Be sure to use containers with drainage holes, or if planting in the ground, make sure the soil drains well.
Pansies generally do not like heat and will begin to wilt as the days warm up.
At a temperature of 25C and low air humidity, viola seedlings develop poorly.
The shoots are stunted, the leaves are small.
Unfortunately, these are the conditions that exist in an apartment.
Good lighting is also necessary.
Previously, we talked about how to grow lilies of the valley.