There’s plenty of work to do: from sowing seedlings to preparing cuttings. What important steps should you take?
1. Sowing Seeds for Seedlings
The end of February is the perfect time for sowing vegetable and flower seeds. Among vegetables, special attention should be given to peppers and eggplants, which require more time to develop.
If you are growing flowers, focus on sowing petunias, primroses, delphiniums, and geraniums. These plants will have time to strengthen before the season begins and will delight you with their blooms.
2. Preparing Cuttings for Grafting
Grafting fruit trees is an essential step in gardening. To succeed, you should prepare cuttings in advance while the plants are dormant.
Experienced gardeners recommend storing cuttings in the snow. This helps keep them "asleep" until the grafting, which occurs in spring, in April. During this time, the rootstock should be awakened, while the scion remains dormant.
3. Taking Cuttings from Coniferous Plants
February is also suitable for propagating coniferous species. If you want to increase the number of thuja or junipers in your area, now is the time to take cuttings.
For this purpose, choose plants that are between 4 to 8 years old. It is recommended to root the cuttings in sphagnum moss, having previously treated them with a rooting hormone. By May, these cuttings will have developed a root system and will be ready for transplanting.
Why is it important to start preparation in February?
February tasks will help you manage your efforts and avoid a rush in spring. Early sowing of seedlings, preparing cuttings, and propagating coniferous plants will significantly ease seasonal chores.