When is the best time to plant chrysanthemum seeds?

Chrysanthemum seed planting time

Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb. The best time to sow it is from February to April in spring. When the temperature is stable at 25℃, it is most suitable for seed germination. It usually takes 15-20 days from sowing to germination.

Chrysanthemum seed planting method

1. Soil preparation: Chrysanthemums prefer soil with good air permeability. They can be planted in peat soil or leaf mold. The soil must be carefully disinfected before use and then placed in the flowerpot.

2. Planting: Mix chrysanthemum seeds with clean sand evenly, sow them into the soil, cover with a thin layer of soil, spray water appropriately to keep it moist, and do not water heavily.

3. Post-maintenance: After sowing, control the temperature at 20-25℃, keep the soil slightly moist, and place it in a ventilated place for maintenance.

Chrysanthemum seed collection

The flowering period of chrysanthemum is from September to November. The seeds are very easy to collect. Generally, a fruit ball will grow after the flower withers. Cut off all the fruit balls, and then gently rub the fruit balls to get chrysanthemum seeds.

Chrysanthemum seeds

The seeds of chrysanthemum grow inside the fruit, mature in January and February of the year, are 1-3 mm long, flat wedge-shaped as a whole, slightly pointed at the top, brown in color, with longitudinal ridges on the surface and not smooth.