A Detailed Guide to the Latest Method for Germinating Dandelion Seeds
Dandelion is also called "po po ding" (grandma's nail), and it is a medicinal herb commonly used for clearing heat and detoxifying, and for fighting infection. Dandelion is not only used as medicine, but also has a certain food value; the tender leaves of dandelion are also a wild vegetable with extremely high nutritional value. Dandelion is extremely adaptable to the environment, and it is grown in all parts of our country. At the same time, its seeds have no dormant period and can be planted at any time. So what we need to understand today is how dandelion seeds germinate. Let's take a look together.
1. Seed selection
We can collect dandelion seeds ourselves, and we can also buy them from a specialized seed shop. When collecting dandelion seeds on our own, we must wait until the seed color turns brown before picking them, which shows that the seeds are mature. Then we dry the collected seeds in the sun, clean off the impurities, and select plump, undamaged seeds with even color to use for sowing. As for purchased seeds, we generally do not need to go to so much trouble; they can be sown directly.
2. Germination method
We need to pre-germinate the dandelion seeds, as this can speed up the emergence of dandelion seedlings. Generally, we carry out pre-germination like this: first soak the seeds in warm water for two to three hours, then remove the seeds from the warm water, wrap them in cotton cloth, and place them in an environment with a temperature of 15 to 20 degrees for pre-germination. During the pre-germination period, we need to check the moisture of the cotton cloth from time to time, control the water reasonably, and water them. At the same time, during the pre-germination process, the temperature must not be higher than 25 degrees, otherwise it is very difficult for them to sprout. After about a week of this, the germination rate can basically reach 95 percent, and then they can be sown.
3. Sowing method
The dandelion planting site must have good permeability. Before sowing, the soil needs to be watered wet, and then the prepared seeds are evenly scattered in the field. After the seeds are scattered, cover them with a thin layer of soil about 1 to 2 cm thick. At the same time, during this period, we also need to build a shade shed so as not to affect the emergence of dandelion seedlings. And during this period, ventilation also needs to be carried out regularly to keep the air circulating.
4. Seedling management
After sowing, we enter the seedling-raising period, which is a process of waiting for the seedlings to emerge. We not only need to keep the air in the field circulating, but also need to water reasonably. Basically, we need to water once a day to maintain the soil moisture so as to promote the speed of emergence. Under normal circumstances, the seedlings will emerge in about 7 to 14 days. After the seedlings emerge, the shade shed needs to be removed to provide sufficient light, otherwise it will affect the growth of the dandelion.
Dandelion is a kind of wild grass, but it has extremely high use value. At the same time, dandelion is also a synonym for tenacious vitality, so dandelion germination is also relatively easy. The above is the method for dandelion germination that the editor has introduced to everyone. If you find it helpful, you can continue to follow us.