Even a novice gardener can plant the wondrous kochia, also known as summer cypress, without hesitation or fear. However, if you're still hesitant, you can explore the plant on our website by asking the question: "Kochia: growing from seed, when to plant," and the search engine will return numerous options. Growing it is quite a fascinating activity, and you'll really enjoy it.
Kochia is considered the most undemanding plant and easy to grow, as its seeds have a high germination rate. Since it's an annual, it needs to be planted annually. Some varieties reach a height of up to one meter, making them suitable for hedges. Its beautiful flowers are almost invisible, but they make it resemble a cypress from a distance. You might even think it belongs to the conifer family, but this isn't the case; you'll only realize this when you touch it. It starts out light green, but turns a bright red in the fall, making it unique. It has only one drawback: it's intolerant of cold; even the slightest frost will kill the plant. This flower has many advantages: it responds well to pruning, is very easy to care for, grows quickly, and reproduces easily. Considering all these qualities, it's safe to say that this is any gardener's dream, as it doesn't require a ton of time.
Let's start with choosing a location and soil. Kochia is naturally quite unfussy about soil and will thrive in any soil, but it's a bit picky about location and requires sunny spots, as it's native to the south. Planting it in the shade will ruin its beautiful ornamental appearance. The plant thrives in open space, so when planting, allow up to 40 cm between each plant.
When you first plant kochia seedlings, keep the soil moist at all times. As they grow, you'll need to water them much less frequently, as they're drought-tolerant. Of course, don't forget to loosen the soil, especially during the growing season, as they'll need more air. Don't forget to fertilize, especially after pruning. Use nitrogen-rich fertilizers, as they promote growth and recovery.
The main advantage of this plant is that it doesn't need staking due to its strong stems. Most importantly, it rarely gets sick, but if you overwater it, it will rot. It can also be susceptible to a dangerous pest: spider mites. If one has appeared in your garden, immediately spray the plant with a special chemical, such as Neoron. Wait 15 days after treatment and then spray again to ensure the pest is gone and will not attack your plant again.
It reproduces on its own when it drops seeds and, unfortunately, it is very difficult to track this moment, but when new kochia bushes grow next year, you will understand that it can reproduce without your help and care.
Since kochia tolerates pruning well and retains its shape for a long time, the bushes are used to create neat borders or even cut into individual compositions. Its shape can be changed even monthly, as it grows very quickly.
Kochia is perhaps one of the world's ideal plants, as it's problem-free. Recommend this wonderful plant to your family and friends, and if needed, help them grow these docile bushes—your knowledge will be far more helpful to your friends than anything you can find online.
Along with annual flowers, the garden must also have perennials, such as such.