How to plant magnolia seeds

Pay attention when the seeds are about to mature, and start preparing to harvest when you see the rush pods start to turn red. Although the seeds are most mature when the aggregated rush fruits crack in large numbers with some seeds hanging outside, in order to prevent the influence of weather conditions, birds, animals, and human factors, and at the same time harvest seeds that are relatively mature and well developed, it is best to harvest when the fruit just turns reddish brown and the rush fruit cracks open a small hole.

Magnolia has high requirements for soil. It is best to choose well-drained and slightly acidic soil for planting. The soil also needs to be loosened before sowing to facilitate the germination of magnolia seeds.

Magnolia seed sowing time

The time to plant Magnolia can be chosen in autumn or spring. If it is autumn, choose around November when the temperature is cooler. This can be grown indoors. If it is planted in spring, choose between the beginning of spring and Qingming Festival.

Magnolia seed planting method

Choose loose and fertile soil for planting, so that the seeds can germinate better. Water them in advance, then plant the seeds, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and place them in a place with certain light, but not strong light, especially when the seedlings have just grown out, they will easily die if exposed to strong light.