When is the best time to sow lupine seeds?

Lupine seed sowing time

Lupine seeds are usually sown in spring or autumn. Autumn is more suitable. If sown in March in spring, it will be summer when the growing season arrives. It is difficult for it to bloom in a high temperature environment, and even if it blooms, its ornamental value will be reduced.

Lupin seed planting method and steps

1. Substrate selection: When sowing lupine, you need to choose a suitable substrate. Generally, a substrate with a loose texture, good air permeability and water retention is used. You can mix seedling soil, wood ash and perlite.

2. Germination: When sowing lupine, you need to use seeds of better varieties, which should be plump and healthy. They need to be germinated before sowing. Soak them in warm water and take them out to dry after about a day.

3. Sowing: Spread the processed lupine seeds evenly on the soil surface, and then cover them with two centimeters of soil. After that, water them appropriately to keep the soil moist so that the seeds have sufficient water to grow.

4. Seedling environment: After sowing lupine seeds, the temperature needs to be kept at 25 degrees, and watering should be done regularly to keep the soil moist. This will increase the chance of germination, and it will germinate in about a week.