Planting out China Asters (28 June 2023)

China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Plant in full sun. I don’t pinch China Aster, the naturally branch on long slender stems. It’s been sunny, very windy and particularly dry this season. To help plants cope, I have planted plugs a little deeper to allow the soil to give extra support until they hit the first layer of support wire mesh (stock fencing). The deeper planting will also help keep the soil around the roots cooler and less likely to dry out between watering. China asters can suffer from botrytis, to protect plants a good spacing (20-25cm apart or 9”) will allow airflow between the plants, don’t overwater. Ideally don’t plant year on year in exactly the same position, move plants around the garden to protect from Fusarium wilt. More information is on our original Grow-A-Long video. You can find more about the seeds and plants we grow by visiting our website https://zoewoodwardgardening.com/ https://zoewoodwardgardening.com/prod... For a reminder when you can order our products (just before each Grow-A-Long) click the link below to be added to my mailing list https://mailchi.mp/0981b81dd95f/sign-up For daily updates follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoewoodwardgard...