Planting Tips

Chapter 20 How to Harvest and Store Flower Seeds

Harvesting flower seeds, first of all to grasp the maturity period and maturity of flower seeds.For most flower seeds, you must wait until the kernels are fully mature before harvesting.At the same time, the harvest should be timely, so as not to rot or scatter due to rainy weather.When the seeds are mature, the petals are dry and the seeds are firm and shiny.On the same plant, the seeds with early flowering and early maturity should be selected for planting. If there are variations in flowers or colors, they should be harvested and planted separately.

The method of harvesting flower seeds varies with different types of flowers. For some, the whole flower can be picked off, and the seeds can be taken after air drying, such as a bunch of red, marigold, cockscomb, etc.; for some, the fruit can be picked, and the pulp can be removed by rubbing , dry and clear the seeds, such as gold and silver eggplant, winter coral, Chaotian pepper, etc; Accept in time, such as impatiens, pansies, periwinkle, half-branched lotus, etc.The storage methods of flower seeds are commonly used in dry storage, sand storage, water storage and so on.Dry Storage: Most flower seeds are suitable for dry storage.Dry the harvested seeds in the shade, put them into paper bags or cloth bags, and store them in a cool and ventilated indoor place, requiring little change in room temperature.For example, a small amount of seeds can be placed in the refrigerator for better results.Sand storage: also known as layered storage method.The harvested seeds are buried in moist sand, and the soil temperature is kept at 0-5°C. Dormant seeds are often treated with this method to promote germination.

Such as peony, peony, pomegranate and so on.Water storage: The seeds of some aquatic flowers, such as lotus, water lily, king lotus, etc. must be stored in water to maintain their germination power.All kinds of seeds should not be exposed to the sun, and should be stored in a low-temperature and dark place, and pay attention to moisture and rodent damage.

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