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Selection of cloves: Choose fresh, plump and intact eyelets for planting. The fresher the cloves, the better the chances of germination succeed.
Soaking of the seeds: Soak the cloves seeds in warm water for 24 hours. This helps to soften the hard shell of the seed and to facilitate germination.
Preparation of pots/plates: Fill the small pots or seed trays with well-drained soil, leaving some room at the top for the seeds.
Plant cloves seeds: Plant the soaked-in clove seeds about 1 inch deep into the soil. Place one seed per pot or distribute them evenly in the bowl.
Cover the jars/plates: Cover the pots or trays with a plastic film or a transparent lid to create a greenhouse effect. This helps to retain moisture and heat and facilitates germination.
Maintaining humidity and heat: Keep the soil uniformly moist, but not soaked. Place the pots or trays in a warm place with the indirect sunlight.
Germination time: Clove seeds can take several weeks to germinate, so be patient. Once the germs appear, remove the plastic cover and provide filtered sunlight.
Equipment required:
Larger pots with good drainage
Rich and well-drained land
Fertilizer (balanced, slow-release or organic)
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Maintenance of carnation plants:
Light and temperature: Carnation plants thrive in hot, humid conditions with partial shade. Aim for temperatures between 60oF and 90oF (15oC to 32oC).
Irrigation: Keep the soil constantly moist. Water when the top thumb of the soil is dry, but avoid congestion.
Humidity: Carnation plants prefer higher humidity. You can increase the humidity by regularly spraying plants or using a humidifier.
Circoncire: Cut the plant from time to time to promote slurward growth and remove all dead or damaged parts.
Clove harvesting: It can take several years for an eyelet to mature and produce cloves. Pick the cloves when they become pink or reddish before they open completely and dry them in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
By following these steps and taking care of them, you can successfully grow plants of carnations from carnations. Remember that patience is the key, because cloves need time to mature and produce viable harvesting cloves.
Replant: Once the carnation plants have developed some real leaves and are rustic enough, transplant them into larger pots filled with well-drained soil.Solate and fertilization: Make sure the soil remains uniformly moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize plants sparingly with a balanced, slow-release or organic fertilizer to support growth
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