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Kochia Trichophylla Burning Bush is symmetrical and oval in form and makes an outstanding foliage plant.Highly drought tolerant, it will usually grow well where nothing else thrives. It grows with very little care, expense or maintenance and is highly resistant to most diseases and insect pests.
Growing guide for Kochia Burning Bush Seeds
Planting instructions
The soil needs to be prepared well around springtime. By ploughing the soil, you need to ensure that there are no weeds left when the bush is planted.
An application of nitrogen should be applied for better growth and health of the soil.
Plant 1 pound of seeds in a row at a depth of 1/4 of an inch below the soil's surface.
Avoid planting the seeds too deep. When planted below 3/4 of an inch of soil, the seeds will often not germinate at all or the growth rate will be poor.
Once the seeds have sprouted from the soil, it's recommended that the plants should be thinned to encourage growth.
Growing Requirements
pests
Kochia does not thrive well with weeds. Kochia seems to be free of diseases. It is relatively unharmed by grasshoppers. However, volunteer kochia can be a problem, thus, chemical control is required.
soil
It can survive in a variety of harsh soil conditions, including sandy and alkaline soil at a pH of 6.0
spot
Kochia burning bush likes a position of partial sun.
temperature
The perfect temperature ranges from 16 to 18°C [61 - 65°F]
watering
Keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Once the seeds start to grow, water the seedlings once per week. It thrives in drought like conditions.
how to harvest
The kochia plants will need to be harvested before they can produce seed.
When the plants reach 18 to 26 inches in height, harvest them.
By cutting the top off of the plant, you can get 3-4 harvests per season.
Seed can be harvested using a combine. Hay can be stashed away in stacks or bales.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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Kindly inform me when red kochia burning bush arrives and how to grow it in my home garden
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