How to keep seeds of Panax notoginseng and how to plant them

Method of keeping seeds of Panax notoginseng

Panax notoginseng generally refers to Panax notoginseng. Its seeds grow inside its fruit. The fruit is oblate and kidney-shaped, with white seeds inside. When the fruit is ripe, you can directly remove it.

The fruits of Panax notoginseng mature around October. At this time, you should choose mother plants with strong growth and large and full grains for seeds. You can pick them while they are ripe, pick them together with the pedicels, and then remove the flower disk. Please note that this kind of seeds should not be stored for a long time.

Panax notoginseng seed propagation

Panax notoginseng is a common Chinese medicinal material. This plant can be propagated by seeds. The best time to sow the plant is from November to March of the following year, but the specific planting time still depends on the local climate. It can germinate 5-7 days after sowing.

Panax notoginseng seed planting method

1. Site selection and land preparation

The best soil for growing Panax notoginseng is sandy black loam, and it is best to plant it on a cool, ventilated hillside. Before planting, you need to build a ceiling with wooden pillars and beams, then prepare the land and evenly spread some base fertilizer on the bed surface.

2. Sowing

The seeds of Panax notoginseng can be sown by hole sowing. After sowing the seeds, they need to be covered with soil mixed with fertilizer, and then covered with a layer of turf, which can help the seeds germinate quickly.