Anyone who cares for and cares for their garden usually wants to grow the necessary plants themselves. The annual summer flowers in particular can be sown with good success, but so can the perennial gypsophila (Latin: Gypsophila paniculata).
How do I sow gypsophila correctly?
To sow gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata), you should choose loose, permeable soil, sow the seeds widely, cover them only lightly with soil and then moisten them slightly. The best time for sowing is from March to June.
Where do you get the seeds from?
In nurseries and specialist retailers you can get seeds for both annual types of gypsophila and perennials. Pay close attention to the labeling on the seed bag so that you get the variety you really want. You will certainly get the largest selection on the Internet, but you will get better advice in a nursery.
How to sow your baby's breath outdoors
The seeds of gypsophila should be spread as widely as possible so that the seedlings do not grow too densely. This makes it easier to prick out the small plants later and plant them individually, if it is even necessary.
Cover the seeds with very little soil and then moisten them a little. It's best to just mist the seeds instead of watering them. Sowing should ideally take place from March to June. Occasionally, sowing in autumn is also recommended, so that the plants should bloom earlier next year than if they were sown in spring.
The soil in which you sow the gypsophila should be nice and loose. If it is too firm, work some sand into the area you intended for sowing. In addition, there should not be any waterlogging, otherwise the seedlings will begin to rot. The so-called stem rot is the greatest danger to young plants.
Sowing in pots
Of course you can also sow your baby's breath in a pot and grow it indoors. Don't scatter too many seeds in a pot, add some soil over them and sprinkle them a little with water. Then cover the pot with a glass plate or foil. Air the seeds regularly to prevent rot from forming.
The most important things in brief:
- loose, permeable soil
- sow widely
- cover with a little soil
- Only moisten seeds slightly
Tips & Tricks
Be sure to protect the seeds from too much moisture so that they do not suffer from stem rot.
