How do Gypsophila seeds come from?

How do Gypsophila seeds come from?

The seeds of baby's breath can be taken out from the ripe fruits. Its seeds are very small, about 1 mm in diameter, round in shape, and reddish-brown in color. They can be spread by themselves or by animals.

How to get baby's breath seeds

Just follow a vine of baby's breath downwards and look for it. When it turns yellow and brown, it is definitely ripe. However, it should have fallen off before that, so it is better to try with your hands.

How to save seeds of Gypsophila mandarin

When the baby's breath is in bloom, you can brush it off with a brush. After the flowering period, when the flowers gradually wither, you will find black seeds inside.

Gypsophila seeds planting

1. Growth process

The seeds of baby's breath can be obtained from ripe fruits, and then planted in loose, fertile soil. With proper maintenance, they will germinate quickly and then grow vigorously.

2. Sowing time

The best time to sow baby's breath seeds is from February to May in spring and from August to October in autumn. The baby's breath seeds sown in these two time periods have the highest germination rate and grow best.

3. Planting method

(1) Before sowing baby's breath seeds, you need to choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil, wet the soil thoroughly, keep it moist, and then you can sow it.

(2) Before sowing, baby's breath seeds need to be soaked in clean water for 30 to 60 minutes. After sowing, cover them with a thin layer of soil. At this time, there must be a certain amount of sunlight and a suitable temperature. Watering should follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry. It is more afraid of heat during the growing period and the most suitable temperature is 15 to 20 degrees.

(3) In order for baby's breath to grow healthily, it is necessary to apply thin fertilizers frequently. Fertilizer should be added every half a month during the growth period. Potassium and phosphorus fertilizers should be added later to promote flowering.