Carnations, scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are popular flowering plants prized for their colorful and fragrant blooms. Native to the Mediterranean region, carnations are cultivated worldwide for ornamental purposes.
These plants typically have slender, grey-green foliage and produce large, showy flowers with ruffled petals. Carnation flowers come in a wide range of colors, including white, pink, red, yellow, and bi-color variations. They often have a spicy, clove-like fragrance, especially noticeable in some varieties.
Carnations are versatile and can be grown in gardens, borders, containers, and used as cut flowers in floral arrangements. They prefer well-drained soil and full sunlight to partial shade. With proper care, including regular watering and occasional fertilization, carnations can bloom prolifically throughout the growing season.
How to sow the seeds..
40% soil
40% dry cow dung
20% vermicompost
(50% soil and 50% cow dung if vermicompost is not available)
Add these and mix well and remove all the stones and lumps from it.. After filling three quarters of the pan with soil, pour water and keep it wet for 10 minutes..
Leave the seeds in the sun for 10 minutes and then put them on top of the water soaked soil..then spread a small layer of compost and soil mix on top of it (a very small layer).
No water is required for the first three days. After that spray water twice a day. Keep these pots in a place that does not get direct sunlight.. After the seeds germinate and get 4-5 leaves, healthy seedlings can be transplanted to other pots.
The seeds take 14 - 21 days to germinate
Manure and compost are recommended as fertilizers.
