1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction