When is the best time to sow gardenia seeds?

Gardenia seed sowing time

Gardenia seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but generally in spring, around the Qingming Festival. The climate and temperature at that time are most suitable for seed germination. If sowing is done in autumn, it can be done in August-September.

Gardenia seed planting method and steps

1. Seeds: When sowing gardenias, you need to select the seeds. You need to wash the seeds with clean water, then pick out the floating seeds and discard them. The remaining seeds are generally plump and healthy.

2. Soil: Gardenia generally grows in loose and fertile soil. Sandy soil can be used. It needs to be disinfected before sowing, and some fertilizer should be applied appropriately to improve the nutrients of the soil.

3. Sowing: When sowing gardenia, you can use a scattered sowing method. Mix the wood ash and spread it evenly on the surface of the soil. Then water it regularly to keep the soil moist, so that the seeds will germinate faster.

4. Maintenance: After sowing, the gardenia seeds will germinate in about 20 days. After germination, they need good fertilizer and water management, and should be placed in a place with sufficient light for maintenance.