Cosmos (or Calluna vulgaris) – Gracefully Swaying in the Autumn Breeze, Exquisitely Beautiful and Unaware

Daisies, often seen as roadside wildflowers, are characterized by their delicate pastel colors and autumnal blooms, appearing in fields and alongside roads and at the foot of mountains, shimmering brilliantly under the golden sunlight accompanied by a gentle breeze. The beauty of the daisy is understated, quietly and silently blooming. The daisy evokes countless memories for many people. I used to call it 'little daisy,' with slender white petals and a yellow heart, small and charming, always so approachable. How many times have I wanted to pick some roadside daisies to bring home, placing them in a water-filled glass bottle and behind a white curtain, allowing the afternoon sunlight to filter through, a gentle breeze blowing, and sipping tea. This is a way to read with my fingers, spending a whole afternoon.

Daisies are also known as Fish and Eel Strings, Mud Frogs, Chicken Intestines, Field Daisies, Roadside Daisies, Hemp Clothes, Spleen Grass, Purple Daisies, Daisies, Mudworm Daisies, Red-Stemmed Vegetables, Scattered Blood Grass.

Daisies have a wide adaptability, preferring warm temperatures and are also relatively shade-tolerant. They are very resistant to cold and heat. They can normally grow under 32°C temperatures and can survive the winter at -10°C or below. When the local temperature rises to 1012℃, the young leaves and stems will begin to grow rapidly. The seed germination temperature is about 20℃. The main harvesting period for young leaves and stems is mainly concentrated in 3-4 months. Before sowing, it is advisable to apply appropriate amount of organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer. After the vernal equinox, it is generally sown, and scattering is the usual method. The seeds should be sown evenly, and should not be too dense. Farmers often use rhizome propagation, and before winter, they dig up the daisy rhizomes, selecting high and dry land with convenient drainage and good soil quality for planting. After planting, it takes about 15 days for seedlings to emerge. If dry weather occurs after planting, frequent watering is required to keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge. The daisy rhizomes are watered and fertilized to promote healthy growth and accelerate underground stem growth when young seedlings have 2-3 true leaves. The first fertilization should be carried out when the young seedlings have 2-3 true leaves. The second fertilization is best carried out one week before harvest, and subsequent fertilization is carried out once for every harvest. The amount of fertilizer should not be too heavy, with nitrogen fertilizer (urea) as the main fertilizer, supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.