When is the best time to sow red

Red sage sowing time

Red sage is also called firecracker red and ivory red. It is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division, cuttings, sowing and other methods. It can germinate 5-10 days after planting and bloom in about 100 days.

The best time to sow Salvia miltiorrhiza is around March every year. This time is most suitable for the growth of Salvia miltiorrhiza. Choose seeds that are plump and undamaged, so that the germination rate of the seeds will be the highest.

How to sow red sage

1. Seed treatment

The seeds of the salvia need to be processed before sowing. Select the seeds with plump appearance and soak them in warm water at 21-24℃ for 12 hours to germinate.

2. Planting

Amaranthus likes loose and fertile soil. You can use sandy soil, leaf mold, and manure, mixed in a ratio of 4:3:3. This will allow the seeds to germinate and grow better. After processing, you can just sow the seeds into the soil.

Key points and techniques for planting red sage

1. After sowing the salvia, the ambient temperature needs to be kept between 20-25℃. When the temperature is lower than 15℃, the growth rate of the plant will slow down, which can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow.

2. After the seeds of Amaranthus germinate, they need to be watered once every 7-10 days to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid water accumulation.