When is the best time to plant rose seeds?

Rose seed planting time

Rose is a biennial plant. Generally, the seeds will germinate one month after sowing. The life span of rose is about 2 years. Rose seeds are usually best planted in spring, but can also be planted in autumn.

Rose seed planting method

1. Prepare the soil: select leaf mold, dry river mud, garden soil, river sand and honeycomb coal slag, and then mix them in a certain proportion as potting soil.

2. Seed selection and germination: Select plump seeds, then soak them in sodium chloride solution for a few minutes, then dry them and soak them in warm water for about 4-6 hours to germinate.

3. Sowing and maintenance: Plant the processed seeds, water the soil thoroughly and place them in a warm and well-lit place for maintenance.

Rose seed collection

Roses usually bloom in May and June in summer. The seeds can be harvested when the rose fruits turn red. Pick the ripe fruits, peel them, take out the seeds, wash them with clean water, and dry them before use.

Rose seeds look like

Rose seeds are very small. Generally, the seeds are brown in color and are about the same size as wheat grains. The surface of the seeds is relatively rough, not smooth and shiny, and has many edges and corners.