A Detailed Guide to the Latest Method for Sowing and Raising Goji Berry Seedlings
Goji berry is a health-promoting medicinal herb that is very common in the daily life of people in our country. It can not only be used as a medicinal herb, but is also often used to make soup and tea, and is welcomed by many people. At present, the planting area of goji berry is very extensive, and there is also a relatively large market demand in our country. When planting goji berry, the most important thing is raising seedlings, so today the editor has brought you the sowing and seedling raising method for goji berry. Let's take a look below!
1. Seed preparation
There are many varieties of goji berry, but the common variety on the market is mainly Ningqi No. 2. After choosing a good variety, take the seeds out of the fruit. First soak the fruit until the peel rots; if it is fresh fruit, this step can be skipped. Then crush the fruit and take out the seeds. After taking out the seeds, wash the sticky pulp on the seed surface clean, and then pick out the shriveled seeds with wounds. Finally, dry the plump and healthy seeds, then store them in a dry and cool place, ready for sowing.
2. Seed treatment
Although goji berry seeds have relatively strong germination ability, in order to further improve the seed germination rate and enhance germination ability, we should carry out germination promotion work before sowing. First mix the seeds thoroughly with wet sand. Then place them indoors at about 22 degrees, and cover the sand with a layer of film. During the germination promotion process, water once every day to ensure suitable temperature and humidity. Then pay attention to observing the condition of the seeds. When about 50% of the seeds have sprouted white, they can be sown. Be careful to control temperature and humidity well. Under normal conditions, they can germinate in about 7 days.
3. Sowing at the right time
Goji berry has relatively strong adaptability. Except in winter, it can be sown in the other three seasons. However, the main sowing time is still spring sowing, because the temperature and humidity in spring are relatively suitable for seed growth, which helps improve the germination rate. Under the premise of suitable planting conditions, the seeds will soon germinate and emerge after sowing. However, the seedling stage of goji berry is relatively long. Generally, it is necessary to wait until local autumn or even the spring of the next year before the seedlings can emerge and be transplanted. Therefore, after the seedlings emerge, everyone needs to do a good job in management work, ensure the survival rate of the seedlings, and improve planting benefits.
4. Sowing method
When sowing, first control the sowing density on the prepared plot and dig the sowing furrows, then mix the seeds with wet sand and sow along the furrows. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil, then gently tread the soil firm to increase the contact area between the seeds and the soil. After covering with soil, irrigate once with a small water drip. When the water dries, water again. Before the seeds emerge, keep the soil moist to improve the seed germination rate. This is a commonly used sowing method for goji berry seeds. Its seedling emergence speed is relatively fast, and the rate of uniform emergence is also relatively high.
The above is a brief introduction to the sowing and seedling raising method for goji berry. The sowing and seedling raising of goji berry is very important in the planting process. Therefore, everyone must pay more attention before planting to avoid some unnecessary losses. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.