When is the best time to plant plum blossom seeds?

Plum blossom seed planting time

Plum blossom is a perennial plant. The seeds of plum blossom will generally germinate 1 or 2 months after sowing. The growth cycle of plum blossom is about 3 or 4 years. Generally, it is most suitable to plant plum blossom seeds in February and March in spring and October and November in autumn.

How to plant plum blossom seeds

1. Seed selection and germination: Select healthy and plump plum seeds, then soak them in warm water for a day, then take out the seeds and place them in fine sand for germination.

2. Soil preparation: Choose a mixture of loose, fertile garden soil, river sand and leaf mold to plant plum blossoms.

3. Sowing: Plant the processed plum seeds in the soil, and then place them in a well-lit and ventilated place for maintenance.

Plum Blossom Seed Collection

Plum blossoms usually bloom in February and March in spring. The seeds can usually be collected after the fruit is ripe. Pick the fruit, cut or peel it, then take out the seeds and place them in a ventilated place to dry.

Plum blossom seeds

The seeds of plum blossoms grow into plum fruits. Generally, plums are oval in shape with pointed ends. The seeds in the fruits are long oval in shape and grow relatively large. Generally, the seeds are brown in color and about 1.5 cm in length.