How to Store and Plant Podocarpus Seeds
Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is a plant with high ornamental and practical value. Its wood can be used for construction, medicine and carving, which shows just how valuable podocarpus is. Potted podocarpus is generally used for home decoration. Podocarpus likes to grow in semi-shaded environments and does not need too much light, because it is very suitable for indoor planting.
As for storing podocarpus seeds, after the seeds are collected, try to place them in a relatively dry and ventilated place. The best conditions for storing the seeds are a place without too strong light; an environment that is too hot or too humid will also affect the storage of podocarpus seeds. Too much warmth will make podocarpus seeds sprout early. The best way to store podocarpus is to seal them well and put them in the refrigerator. Seeds stored this way will neither sprout early nor lose their moisture.
How to plant podocarpus seeds. Generally, before planting, the seeds are soaked for about 4 days so they can fully absorb water. It is recommended to soak them in cooled boiled water, as seeds treated this way have a higher germination rate. When sowing, sow by row spacing, with 20 cm between each row and 10 cm between each plant. When sowing, the depth for burying the seeds is just enough to cover the seeds, then cover them with grass to keep the seeds moist.
Another thing to note about planting the seeds is that after the seeds are planted, besides covering them with grass to keep them moist, you also need to spray the seeds with water once a day. After the seeds have grown for 8 or 9 days, remove the covering on top, but do a good job of sun protection and shading, and do not expose them to the sun.
About 40 days after sowing, the seeds will sprout. Note the spacing between the seedlings; where they are too dense, transplant the small seedlings with soil to the empty spots. Be careful not to let the new seedlings be rained on, so as to ensure the survival rate of the seedlings. When the seedlings can be watered is when they have grown to about 6 leaves; at that point you can appropriately water them with some diluted biogas water. It is best not to use chemical fertilizers.
The above is an introduction to storing and planting podocarpus seeds. When we plant podocarpus, there are many things to pay attention to, so take extra care when planting.
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