When is the best time to sow night-blooming jasmine?

Night-blooming jasmine is a plant that only blooms at night, and it is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts for its fragrant scent and beautiful flowers; some people keep several pots of it at home specifically, so when should night-blooming jasmine be sown?

1. When should night-blooming jasmine be sown?

Night-blooming jasmine is usually sown in May and in autumn in October. When sown in May, it will sprout two weeks after sowing. When sown in autumn in October, good insulation measures must be taken before winter, so that it can only be transplanted into flower pots in the spring of the following year.

2. How is night-blooming jasmine sown?

1. Seedbed preparation: Before sowing, level and rake the seedbed fine, then apply a small amount of superphosphate to promote strong seedling roots. Then water the seedbed to keep it consistently moist, and sow only after the water has completely seeped into the seedbed.

2. Sowing method: Once the seedbed is prepared, sow the seeds. Do not cover with too much soil; just enough to barely cover the seeds is most suitable.

3. Maintain moisture: After sowing, evenly spread a layer of rice straw over the seedbed to reduce water evaporation. Pay attention to the soil moisture frequently, and if the soil is found to be dry, water can be poured directly onto the rice straw.

4. Maintain temperature: The temperature for raising seedlings should preferably be kept at 15-25°C. Generally, in about 1 week, the seeds will grow into seedlings.

5. Timing for potting: When the seedlings grow 2-3 true leaves, transplant them once to achieve stronger seedlings, and when they grow to have 6-7 true leaves, pot them for final planting.

6. Potting method: Because they are seedlings, they should be transplanted into pots immediately after being lifted. When potting, be careful not to damage the root system, and while planting, plant, water and earth up at the same time, then plant the entire root system into the soil without exposing any part of the root crown.

Overall, night-blooming jasmine can be sown in May or October, depending on your actual situation, but it is best to sow it in May, because if you sow it in October, insulation measures must be taken.