🌱 Natural Farming: Coleus

Today we'll talk about an ornamental plant that I'm sure many know and love: the Cretona. It's a plant with vibrant and colorful foliage that brightens up any corner. But today we'll focus on something very important for its health and longevity: pruning its flowers! I know it can be sad to cut those delicate and beautiful flowers, but it's essential for the plant's survival. When the Cretona blooms, it spends a lot of energy producing seeds, and if left on the plant, it can die after flowering. By cutting the flowers, we redirect the plant's energy towards the growth of new leaves and roots, strengthening it so that it can continue to show off its beautiful foliage.

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I myself, for many years, made cuttings of my Cretonas at this time because I lost the plants. Now I understand why. By not pruning the flowers, the plant was exhausted and could not survive. So don't be afraid to prune! Your Cretonas will thank you. In addition, with the arrival of the cold, it's important to protect the Cretona cuttings that we have made to ensure they survive and grow strong. In other news, today or tomorrow I will harvest two pumpkins and a butternut squash! I love seeing the fruits of my garden.

Well, I'm saying goodbye for today! In the next post I will show you the cleaning of the pumpkin plant, the harvest, and photos of this year's production. Don't miss it!

¡Chears and Happy Farming!

I also wanted to tell you that I just harvested organic liquid humus that I produce and gave fertilizer to my citrus fruits. I hope it gives them strength and vigor! Good morning to all and greetings!