How to grow fuchsia from seeds at home

Fuchsia is a fairly popular plant that is used to decorate gardens and apartments. There are 2 main methods of propagation: cuttings and growing seedlings. Fuchsia from seeds at home grows for a long time.

Fuchsia: growing from seed

When an adult blooming fuchsia lives in the house, seeds for subsequent planting can be obtained by performing simple manipulations. When the bud opens, pollen is transferred from the stamens of the male flower using a cotton swab or squirrel brush to the pistil of the female flower. Even if there is only one plant in the house, there are no obstacles to artificial pollination. Pollen is removed from one bud and transferred to another. After the completion of the procedure, the flower is irrigated with a spray bottle, this increases the chances of successful pollination.

Beautiful and lush fuchsia as a result of diligence

After the bud is moistened, it is covered with gauze. After a while, you can see the developing fetus. When fully ripe, it is carefully cut with a knife and placed in a paper envelope. The fruit will gradually dry out. In order to prevent the appearance of mold and decay, it is better to place the envelope with the fruit in the refrigerator. Immediately before planting, the fruit is cut and seeds are removed from it.

The fruit from which the seeds are extracted

What fuchsia seeds look like

In order not to make a mistake in a flower shop and buy fresh, suitable for planting material, you need to know what fuchsia seeds look like. Some sellers capitalize on inexperience and cheat buyers by selling expired goods.

Fuchsia seeds are very small in size, moreover, they are almost flat, and their shape resembles garlic cloves. The ideal planting material will always be dry, light brown in color.

Seed size and appearance

How to grow fuchsia from seeds at home

Growing a fuchsia flower from seed is a challenging but fun process. Basically, the plant is propagated by cuttings. However, the use of seeds allows for the development of new varieties and species.

There are a few basic guidelines on how to grow beautiful fuchsia seeds at home.

Growing seedlings

Soil preparation

The first thing to look for when growing this flower is the soil. It can be purchased at a flower shop. For fuchsias, ready-made specialized mixtures for flowering plants are suitable. They have a normal, non-acidic environment that is ideal for growing a strong and viable sprout. Experienced growers prefer to prepare the soil mixture on their own. Today there are 3 known methods:

• a mixture of peat, perlite and sand. They are needed in equal parts;
• crushed sphagnum moss, humus (preferably rotted) and vermiculite to make the soil loose. The components are mixed in equal proportions;
• a mixture of turf, peat, pine bark, sand. The components are prepared in a ratio of 3: 1: 1: 1, respectively.

Before planting, the land must be disinfected. A weak solution (light pink) of potassium permanganate is suitable for this. During processing, thrips and nematodes are killed, and the likelihood of mold and pathogenic microflora formation is reduced.If you have a special preparation "Fitosporin", then it will successfully replace the solution of potassium permanganate.

Capacity does not play a special role in growing seedlings. Most often, plastic cups or wide containers are used. The main condition for the container is the presence of a large number of holes for water to drain. A drainage layer (2-3 cm) can be placed on the bottom of the container. For this, expanded clay or small pebbles are suitable.

Sowing seeds

The most favorable season for sowing fuchsia seeds is spring, namely March-April. However, these terms cannot be called strict. There are cases when sowing seeds in January was successful. At the same time, by March, the plant height could reach 15-20 cm.

In order for the seeds to sprout, you must follow the step-by-step instructions:

• it is recommended to compact the soil a little. The first shoots can be seen in 10-14 days. If the soil is loose, the seeds will fall inward and germinate with some delay. For the timely germination of the seed, bright sunlight is needed;
• seeds should be sown one at a time. Considering that they are quite small, they preliminarily make a depression of 0.5 cm. Seeds are placed in the created holes;

• it is recommended to make holes at intervals of 7 cm. If the recommendation is ignored and the seeds are planted densely, then when the first two true leaves appear, a pick is made. Seedlings are divided into different cups.

Conditions for germination

An important condition for good seed germination is to ensure optimal environmental conditions:

• in the room the temperature should reach 23-26 degrees. Providing such conditions is much easier than it seems. It is enough to put a transparent lid or film over the pots, thereby creating greenhouse conditions;
• it is recommended to grow seedlings closer to the window so that the sprouting flowers can be saturated with sunlight;
• it is recommended to ventilate the room daily;
• the soil should be regularly moistened.

Further care of seedlings

When the first two leaves appear, the plant moves into an individual cup or pot, where it will develop until it is transplanted into open soil. Drainage is laid at the bottom of the pots.

The drainage layer is about 2 cm, and earth is poured on top. It is best to use the one that was used to germinate the seeds. The fact is that the root system has not yet fully matured, so it is better to place flowers in a familiar environment.

A recess is prepared in the pot, where the sprout is placed. The depth must be selected individually for each sprout - the earth must be filled up to the level of the cotyledon petals. The roots are sprinkled with earth and lightly tamped. Sealing is necessary for better contact of the roots with the ground. Additionally, it is recommended to water the soil abundantly.

Fuchsia: seedling from seed

Fuchsia can be a rich and sophisticated garden decoration. Several sprouts can be planted in 1 pot at once. This will enable them to intertwine and form a bright bouquet. For 1 plant, it is recommended to allocate a volume of about 2-3 liters.

Planting fuchsia in a pots

How to plant seedlings in pots

It is recommended to plant seedlings in a hanging planter as the root system becomes strong and resistant to external influences. Before planting, it is recommended to moisten the ground abundantly and transplant the flower by transshipment. This will protect the sensitive roots from injury.

When planting a young sprout of an ampel variety in a pot, it is slightly tilted, placing it closer to the edge of the pot. In the near future, this will make it possible to form a cascading waterfall with bright inflorescences from a lush bush. It is better to select a clay pot. It will protect the root system of the flower from the summer heat and burnout.

Observing the rules of growing and caring for young shoots, the owner will receive an amazingly beautiful bush. It will delight you with bright buds and lush greenery for a long time.