When Is the Best Time to Sow Shepherd's Purse? A Guide to Seed Germination Days
AbstractShepherd's purse is generally planted in spring, summer and autumn each year. It can be planted three times a year: around February to March in spring, around July to August in summer, and around September in autumn. Apart from winter, it can be planted in all other seasons.
Although shepherd's purse is a wild vegetable, it is now gradually appearing in vegetable markets and supermarkets. Don't assume that because shepherd's purse used to be a wild vegetable it must be very cheap. Times have changed, and shepherd's purse currently sells for a bit more than ordinary home-style vegetables on the market. But shepherd's purse is a childhood memory for many people, so it has not been affected by the price and still sells very well.
When Is the Best Time to Sow Shepherd's Purse
Shepherd's purse can be planted three times a year, and it is best to plant it in spring, summer and autumn; it is harder for it to grow in the cold winter weather. Every year from February to March in spring, from July to August in summer, and around September in autumn, these are all good periods for planting shepherd's purse. Since shepherd's purse does not have high requirements for temperature and nutrients, planting it is very simple.
How Many Days for Shepherd's Purse Seeds to Germinate
Because of changes in weather and temperature, the germination time of planted shepherd's purse will vary. Generally, when the temperature is high, it can germinate in about 12 days, but when it is colder it takes 20 days to germinate. If you are worried that the germination rate of shepherd's purse is not high, you can also germinate the seeds in a seedling tray, and once sprouts have grown, plant them in the ground.
Growing Techniques for Shepherd's Purse
1. Choosing the site: When we plant shepherd's purse, since it has no particular requirements for the soil, it can also be planted in farmland. However, it is best to choose a relatively flat piece of land for planting.
2. Sowing: When we sow the seeds, we can scatter two or three seeds per hole. The seeds are not suited to being planted when it is too cold; generally around 20°C is more suitable. And before they germinate, they need plenty of water in order to sprout.
3. Fertilizing: Shepherd's purse has few requirements for nutrients. To keep costs down, there is no need to fertilize too many times; shepherd's purse is a plant that grows especially well purely naturally.
4. Harvesting: When harvesting shepherd's purse, we had best use a tool to pick it. After harvesting, it must be placed in a relatively dry and cool place, to avoid loss of water or rot from dampness.
Shepherd's purse is a very easy plant to grow and is very suitable for beginners who do not yet know how to grow plants. As long as you make sure the seeds have germinated well before planting, once the seedlings have grown to a certain extent they can basically grow very well relying on rainwater alone. Of course, the seed environment for shepherd's purse is very simple; as long as there is soil, it can be planted anywhere, so it is especially convenient.