The Latest Guide to Schisandra Seed Treatment Techniques

Schisandra is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a very long history of use in China, and it has a fairly wide distribution across various regions of the country. Because the wild population has gradually decreased, the cultivated area of Schisandra is now continuously expanding. When planting Schisandra, we first need to do a good job of seed treatment to improve the seed germination rate. So today, the editor has brought you Schisandra seed treatment techniques. Let's take a look!

1. Seed selection

First of all, what we need to do well is selecting good seeds. The quality of Schisandra seeds is closely related to the germination rate, yield, and so on, so everyone must pay close attention. After the Schisandra fruits mature each year, we should select plump, juicy fruits that are vigorously growing and free of wounds for seed extraction. Make sure the fruit clusters are uniform in size and specification. After harvesting the fruits, be careful to store them in a dry environment. When drying, do not use methods such as roasting over fire or stir-frying in a pan, to avoid water loss from the seeds that would cause them to lose their germination ability.

2. Treatment methods

Outdoor treatment

Before the soil freezes, soak the fruits from which seeds are to be extracted in clean water so that the flesh fully absorbs water, making it easier to take out the seeds. When extracting the seeds, note that Schisandra seeds contain a relatively large number of empty grains, so pick out these empty grains. For normal seeds, after they are taken out, they should also be soaked in water for about a week to encourage the seeds to absorb water. During soaking, change the water about once every two days. After soaking, scoop out the seeds and mix them with an appropriate amount of wet sand. Then dig a pit about 50 cm deep outdoors, put them in together, then cover with about 12 cm of soil and cover with an appropriate amount of rice straw to avoid excessively high temperatures. Generally, the seeds crack around May each year, and at this time they can be sown at the right moment.

Indoor treatment

The seed selection for indoor treatment is similar to that for outdoor treatment. Be sure to ensure the seeds are plump and have strong germination ability, then use the same method to take out the seeds, that is, soak the fruits in water and then rub out the seeds. However, the timing is generally around February each year, and the seed extraction work should be carried out indoors. After mixing with wet sand, do not put them into an outdoor pit; instead, use containers such as wooden boxes for sand storage treatment. When using wooden boxes for sand storage, note that the temperature should be controlled at around 10 degrees. Generally, in the spring of the following year, the seeds will crack, and then they can be sown.

The above is a brief introduction to Schisandra seed treatment techniques. Seed treatment before sowing Schisandra is very important. Be sure to do a good job of germination promotion and disinfection to improve the germination rate of Schisandra seeds. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and your support.