How to Plant Petunia Seeds

Introduction to Petunia Seeds

Petunia is more suitable for a mild environment. The flower colors are colorful and diverse, and it is very ornamental. The fruits after flowering contain morning glory seeds. Morning glory seeds are self-ejected, and can also be spread with the help of birds.

Petunia seed planting time

The sowing time is generally in spring every year, and the most suitable time is from March to early April. The temperature of 20-24 degrees at this time is suitable for the growth of morning glory and will not freeze the morning glory seeds.

How to plant petunia seeds

1. Site selection and land preparation:

Be sure to choose a place with fertile soil, with a pH of 6. Apply enough base fertilizer in advance and till the soil deeply to kill the bacteria. Dig the ditch in advance, make a 50cm wide and 15cm high ridge, and leave space for walking.

2. Seed collection and storage:

The seeds need to be plump and mature chestnuts, which need to be soaked in a reagent for 15 minutes to sterilize the seeds, and the temperature and humidity must be controlled to prevent the seeds from getting moldy.

3. Sowing:

When 50% of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown. The belly of the seeds should face downwards, with 7 cm spacing between each row. Then fill in 2 cm of fine soil on top and finally cover with a layer of grass to keep the soil warm and moist and avoid soil compaction.