Kalla

Kuna saime nädalapäevad tagasi kingiks kallajuurika, otsisin infot, kuidas ja mida temaga teha. Ühest kohast sain teavet, et tuleks maha istutada ja mitte kasta... aga teisal on pikk ja üksikasjalik jutt, kus on öeldud, et tuleb "heldelt kasta". Kuna see viimane oli lehel, kus muidu ka põhjalik ja tundub, et usaldusväärne teave, tegingi nii.

Lühidalt siis: istutage maha v potti, pinnaseks sobib turvas, komposteerunud sõnnik, kompost, aiamuld jmt. Pinnas peab olema hea drenaazhiga, kalla talub küll kenasti sibullilledest rohkem niiskust, kuid mitte seisvat vett. Istutage maha nii, et juurikas jääb natuke näha, need "kartuliidude moodi silmad" e pungad mullast välja. Kastke heldelt, leotades pinnas läbi. Juured tekivad soojas üsna kiiresti. Kui on liiga külm, oodake, kuni läheb soojaks ja istutage siis.

Kui õitsema hakkab, võib õisi julgelt lõigata. KUi kalla on ära õitsenud, ei tohi taime maha lõigata. Kasta võib endiselt, juurikas kogub endasse toitaineid lehtede kaudu. Maha võib lõigata peale kolletumist. Peale esimest külma kaevake juurikas välja ja laske õhu käes mõned päevad kuivada. Seejärel säilitage jahedas ja kuivas kohas kas paberikotis või kuiva turba sees (mul olid nad pakitud kuivade höövellaastude sisse) enne järgmisel kevadel mahaistutamist .

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Planting Guide - Callas

If you love calla lily flowers, become your own florist - it's easier than you might think. And a first rate bargain.

Considering the fact that calla lilies grow from funny-looking knobby tubers, it's difficult to believe that each will produces 10-30 elegant sculptural flowers. But they will and the color selection has never been better.

Outdoor Beds

1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Calla lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but they will not survive in standing water.

2. Site your calla lilies where they will receive full sun or bright filtered light.

3. Dig holes and plant the callas shallowly, so the tops of the tubers are exposed. Look for the sides of the tubers that appears to have the most "eyes" or growing points, which appear much like the eyes on a potato. Plant the tubers with the eyes facing up.

4. After planting, water your callas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.)

5. When in bloom, feel free to cut calla lily flowers for bouquets. This will not hurt the plants and having graceful, long lasting blooms to bring indoors is one of the best reasons to grow callas.

6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your calla tubers for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the tubers air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss.)

7. Your callas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Pots, Tubs & Urns

1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; calla tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly.

2. Site containers where they will receive full sun or bright filtered light.

3. Dig holes and plant the callas shallowly, so the tops of the tubers are exposed. Look for the sides of the tubers that appears to have the most "eyes" or growing points, which appear much like the eyes on a potato. Plant the tubers with the eyes facing up.

4. After planting, water your callas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.)

5. When in bloom, feel free to cut calla lily flowers for bouquets. This will not hurt the plants and having graceful, long lasting blooms to bring indoors is one of the best reasons to grow callas.

6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your calla tubers for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the tubers air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or cardboard boxes filled with peat moss.)

7. Your callas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

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