When Is the Best Time to Sow Osmanthus Seeds

The most suitable time to sow osmanthus seeds is from August to September of the same year, or from April to May. The seeds can only be sown and raised into seedlings once they crack open and the white is exposed. Sowing osmanthus tree seeds at these two times allows the osmanthus tree seeds to grow well.

So before planting osmanthus tree seeds, if we want the osmanthus tree seeds to grow well, we must first treat the osmanthus tree seeds. The best sowing treatment is to first remove the outer coat of our osmanthus tree seeds, then place the osmanthus tree seeds in water for soaking treatment. In this way, we can ensure that the osmanthus tree seeds shorten the growth cycle they need during the growth process.

Soaking treatment can not only help us effectively shorten the growth cycle, but also allow us to identify problematic osmanthus tree seeds during planting, thereby ensuring that during planting we will not encounter all kinds of unnecessary problems caused by the osmanthus tree seeds.

Osmanthus seed planting method:

First: seed selection. Osmanthus seeds must be selected from seeds collected from mature osmanthus trees. These seeds are rich in a large amount of nutrients and are very beneficial to later sprouting and growth.

Second: sprouting and seed awakening. Mature osmanthus trees bloom and bear fruit in April and May. The mature seeds collected cannot be planted directly; they must go through a six-month sand storage period. Only seeds that have undergone sand storage can germinate smoothly. Sand storage means burying the seeds with small gravel, maintaining a slightly moist environment and good ventilation, and being sure not to let the seeds rot or germinate.

Third: planting soil. Osmanthus seeds do not have high requirements for soil, but the soil must not be alkaline. Keeping the soil loose, rich in nutrients, and maintaining a certain humidity is enough. This can make the seeds sprout quickly and grow healthily.

Fourth: sowing method. On moist land, draw a furrow 5 cm deep, sow seeds in the furrow every 5 cm, cover with about 1 cm of thin soil, water thoroughly with clean water, and maintain a suitable temperature. When sowing, be sure to place the seed hilum facing sideways, because when the seed germinates it first sprouts from the hilum. Placing it sideways prevents the young sprout from bending during sprouting and allows it to grow straight.

Fifth: tending and care. After seeds that have undergone sprouting and seed awakening are correctly planted in the ground, water them regularly and maintain ventilation and air humidity. After the seeds grow young sprouts, they can be transplanted. During transplanting, be sure to keep the roots intact, as only this can ensure the survival rate after transplanting.