🌸 Petunia Growing Season in India

In India, Petunias are best grown during the cool and dry months:

✅ Late Fall to Early Spring: October to March

⚠️ Avoid planting during extreme summer heat, and protect plants from heavy monsoon rains, as excess moisture can cause fungal diseases and poor flowering.

🌱 How to Grow Petunia (Basic Guide)

Most gardeners prefer the seedling transplant method, as petunia seedlings transplant easily and grow stronger.

Petunia has a shallow root system, so a pot of at least:

🪴 22 cm wide and 15 cm deep is sufficient.

🌡️ Ideal seed germination temperature: 21°C – 26°C

🌿 Petunia Double Glorious Mix Seeds Sowing Method

Seed Sowing

1. Take a seedling tray and fill it with a light potting mix.
   
2. Spread petunia seeds on the surface and press them gently.
   
3. Do not cover deeply, as petunia seeds need light to germinate.
   

✅ You can prepare your own potting mix using:

• 20% cocopeat
  
• 30% vermicompost
  
• 30% garden soil
  
• 20% sand
  

🌤️ Keep the tray in bright indirect light (avoid direct harsh sunlight).

💧 Water gently and keep the soil moist until germination.

⏳ Germination Time: 7–14 days

Transplanting

After germination, when seedlings develop a few true leaves, transplant them into pots or grow bags.

📌 For healthy growth:

✅ Plant only 1 seedling per 22 cm wide pot.

🌿 Petunia Fertilizer Requirements

✅ At planting, mix:

• Compost or balanced fertilizer into the soil
  

✅ During growth:

• Apply liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks for lush growth and continuous flowering.
  

🌼 Petunia Plant Care Tips

🌱 Soil

Use light, fertile, and well-drained soil.

💧 Water

Petunias need moderate watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist
  
• Do not allow soil to dry for long periods
  
• Avoid overwatering
  

☀️ Sunlight

Petunias bloom best with:

✅ At least 6 hours of sunlight daily

They can tolerate partial shade in hot weather, but shade reduces flowering.

🌡️ Temperature

✅ Best daytime temperature: 15°C – 29°C

✅ Best night temperature: 12°C – 18°C

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, snails, and caterpillars

Common disease: Grey mold (especially in rainy season)

✅ Spray neem oil to control pests

✅ Remove infected leaves and flowers to control grey mold

✂️ Pruning / Deadheading

Deadheading is essential for petunias.

✅ Remove old flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and keep the plant healthy.

Also remove dry or infected parts for better growth.

🌸 When Does Petunia Bloom?

Petunias bloom from spring to frost, and in India, they can bloom almost year-round under suitable conditions.

🌼 Usually, petunia starts flowering within 60–80 days (about 2 months) after Sowing.