Heliotrope is planted in a permanent place in early June, when the threat of return spring frosts has passed, and after 1.5–2 weeks you can begin fertilizing with complex fertilizers.
What soil is needed for heliotrope
To plant heliotrope, you should choose a well-lit place with fertile, loose, permeable soil.
Heliotrope loves a nutritious and loose substrate; to do this, mix 4 parts peat with 1 part river sand.
The mixture is steamed and the soil is compacted with a plank so that there are no empty spaces left.
Scatter the heliotrope seeds evenly over the surface and lightly sprinkle them with the same soil mixture on top - a layer of no more than 1-2 mm.
How to grow heliotrope correctly
Seeds should be sown in boxes or containers in late February - early March to a depth of 2-3 mm.
At room temperature, seedlings usually appear in 9-13 days (1).
When the first true leaves appear, heliotrope seedlings should be planted in boxes, increasing the distance between plants.
Previously, we told you how to grow catharanthus.
