How to plant Chinese honey locust seeds? Mastering the correct sowing method is key

Chinese honey locust, also known as Gleditsia sinensis pod, has extremely wide applications; it can be processed into soap, and the seeds it produces can be used. In addition, it can also be used as medicine, and it is planted all over China. So, how do you plant Chinese honey locust seeds?

1. How to plant Chinese honey locust seeds

1. Harvesting seeds

October each year is the period when the Gleditsia sinensis pods mature, and at this time the seeds can be harvested from the plant. Place the harvested seeds under strong sunlight and sun-dry them until dry, then smash the outer shells of the pods, remove impurities, collect the seeds, put them in a cloth bag, and store them in a cool area for later use. Of course, such a complicated operation is not necessary; you can also directly buy seeds from the market.

2. Soaking seeds to promote germination

The seed coat of Chinese honey locust is relatively hard. In order to make it germinate and grow as quickly as possible, before sowing it is generally soaked to promote germination. Soak the seeds in clean water and change the clean water once a day to keep the water clean. After about a week, once the seeds have absorbed enough water, take them out and dry them. Then bury them in moist fine sand. After about a month, when the seeds have cracked open a small opening, they can be taken out for sowing. To make them germinate faster, you can choose to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours; after the seeds have absorbed water and become plump and swollen, remove them, dry off the moisture, and sow directly.

3. Choosing and preparing the land

Chinese honey locust seeds are suitable for sowing in loose, breathable, well-drained sandy loam, and the terrain is required to be flat, which is more conducive to seed growth. If the soil is relatively heavy clay, 1-2 months before planting, deep plow it several times, break up the clods, and let it fully weather, so that it can also become loose and breathable soil. Base fertilizer can also be applied when preparing the land to promote seedling growth faster; the base fertilizer should mainly be decomposed organic fertilizer. Before sowing, water thoroughly once to make the soil loose and breathable, and sow only after the conditions for seed germination are met.

4. Sowing

The commonly used sowing method at sowing time is drilling or broadcasting, opening furrows in the ground and directly broadcasting the pre-germinated seeds into the furrows. Pay attention to the sowing density; it should not be too dense, so as to avoid the seeds competing with each other for nutrients and making germination difficult. After sowing, cover with a thin layer of soil about 5 cm thick. After sowing, water once depending on whether the soil is dry or moist: water more when dry, and water less or not at all when moist.