When is the best time to harvest Platycladus orientalis seeds

The whole Platycladus orientalis plant is a treasure: the trunk can be used as furniture material, the branches and leaves can stop bleeding and promote urination, and even the seeds have the effect of nourishing and calming the mind. So when can Platycladus orientalis seeds be harvested?

1. When to harvest Platycladus orientalis seeds

Platycladus orientalis seeds can be harvested from mid-September to late October. This is the maturation period of the Platycladus orientalis cones; the cone scales change from green to brown and split open slightly.

2. How to harvest Platycladus orientalis seeds

After the Platycladus orientalis cones mature, first clear away the miscellaneous shrubs and stones under the tree, then knock the cones down by beating them off, and gather them into a pile with a broom. The cones need to be exposed to the sun for a few days; once the cone scales have split open completely, tap the scales lightly and the seeds will fall out.

3. Cleaning and storage of Platycladus orientalis seeds

In order to remove cone scales, debris and empty grains, first sift the seeds once by winnowing, then use water separation: put the seeds into a vat, add clean water to soak them, and stir with a stick. Do not soak too long; after at most one day and one night, take them out, drain off the water, put them in hemp sacks and store them in a dry, ventilated place. After the seeds selected by water separation are dried in the sun, they can be stored indoors. Generally, seeds that have undergone water separation can be stored indoors for about 2 to 3 years without reducing the germination rate.

Platycladus orientalis seeds are relatively easy to harvest, and the method is both simple and easy to carry out. Friends who are interested can try it themselves.