How to sow peony seeds

Sowing time

Peony seeds generally mature in early to mid-August. After the seeds mature, they should be sown immediately, so that the peony germination rate will be relatively high. Once the peony seeds are stored for a slightly longer time, the peony germination rate will be greatly reduced. Therefore, the sowing time for peonies should also be in August.

Soil treatment

Before sowing, we must first disinfect the soil, carefully maintain the soil, and apply fertilizer as base fertilizer before sowing. We should choose loose and fertile soil. Such soil has good drainage properties, which can prevent root rot of plants to a certain extent, and can provide plants with sufficient nutrients, which is conducive to plant growth.

Sowing method

When sowing, we first dig a small hole in the soil, about three to four centimeters deep, put the peony seeds in the hole, then cover it with soil, and gently flatten the soil with a tool. After completing these tasks, water the plants immediately so that the water can fully penetrate the soil and nourish the seeds. Because the seeds are sown in autumn, winter will come back soon. In winter, we must do a good job of keeping warm and preventing frost. We can cover them with straw or leaves to keep them warm. Generally, by the spring of the second year, the stronger seeds will sprout and gradually grow young leaves. At this time, we must pay attention to fertilizing and weeding.