Aster Formula Mix Seeds (100 Seeds)

Aster is one of the popular woody flowering plants in the family of Asteraceae. They are perennial plants that come back every year. Aster plants produce beautiful little flowers with one or more layers of delicate petals. Aster flowers come in pink, white, purple, and blue colors. The aster flower's bright yellow center attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Aster is easy to grow from seeds and is best for containers, balconies, home gardens, and terrace gardens. Buy Aster Formula Mix Flower Seeds Online at the best price from www.organicbazar.net and add colors to your garden. 

Product Detail 

• Seed quantity: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or garden
• Best Sowing Season: Spring, Autumn, or Winter
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Germination temperature: 18-20°C
• Germination time: 8-10 days
• Blooming time: Late Summer to Autumn (June to November)

What size grow bag is best for Aster?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Aster Growing Season In India

Aster prefers cool weather to grow, you can sow the aster seeds in Spring (February-March) and Autumn (September to November). Additionally, winter is also a good time to plant aster seeds indoors.                 

How To Grow Aster Flowers In Pot

The seedling transplant method is mostly recommended for planting Aster. The optimum germination temperature for aster seeds is 18-20°C. To plant Aster in containers, you'll need a pot or grow bag 22-38 cm wide and deep.

Aster Formula Mix Seeds Sowing Method 

Take a seedling tray, fill them with potting mix soil, and sow the aster seeds at a depth of 23 cm in the soil. Cover the seeds, and water gently through a watering can. Keep the seedling tray in a sunny spot as aster seeds will not germinate in the dark. Aster Flower seeds can germinate in about 8-10 days. 
After germination of aster seeds, once the seedlings develop a few true leaves, you can transplant them into a larger pot or grow bag. For healthy growth of aster plant, plant only 1-2 plants in a 22 cm pot or maintain a distance of at least 12-15 cm between plants. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in sunlight.

Fertilizer Requirement For Aster Plants 

Add compost or manure once a month for better growth of aster flower plants.

Aster Plants Care Tips 

Soil - Use well-drained, rich, and loamy soil for planting Aster flowers. 
Water - Aster prefers moist soil but most asters are sensitive to too much or too little moisture. The aster loses lower leaves or does not flower well in these conditions.
Sunlight - Aster grows best in full sun and can tolerate partial shade. But the aster growing in the shade tends to be leggy and produces fewer flowers. Therefore, it is best to grow asters in the shade during the hot summer.
Temperature - The optimum daytime temperature for growing aster is 20-28°C and the nighttime temperature is 15-17°C. 
Common pests and diseases - Some pests that feed on aster plants are aphids, snails, and slugs. You can use neem oil on the plant to get rid of these insects. Other than this powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot infect the aster plants and spoil their looks. It is best to cut off infected leaves to avoid the spread of the disease.

Aster Plants Blooming Time 

• The beautiful aster blooms from late summer to autumn (June to November) and pleases the garden when all summer's flowers have faded.
• When it starts to open, you can cut the aster flowers and decorate them in a vase. They can stay fresh in water for 5 to 10 days.

Aster Plants Special Features 

• Common name - Aster, September birth flower, New England aster, Michaelmas Daisy
• Scientific name - Symphyotrichum spp.
• Height - Up to 60 cm 
• Level of growing - Easy

FAQ

Why is my aster dying?

The main reason why aster plants die is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not overwater and use soil with good drainage.

Does the aster plant come back every year?

Aster is a perennial plant that comes back every year.

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