How to plant Patchouli in pots

1. Planting time

Potted Patchouli can be planted in spring or autumn. In spring, the sowing and planting should be done from late March to early to mid-April, and in autumn, the sowing and planting should be done from September to October. In the north, it is generally planted in spring, and in autumn, it is generally planted in autumn.

2. Prepare the soil

For potted planting, the flowerpot and soil are very important. The flowerpot should match the size of the plant, and it should be breathable and have drainage holes. Soil selection is also critical. It requires air permeability, drainage and nutrition. In order to ensure the supply of nutrients, a certain amount of base fertilizer should be applied before sowing.

3. Start sowing

The area of ​​the potted plant is small and the number of seeds is not large, so the seeds are sown using the broadcasting method. Fill the flowerpot with soil, then mix the seeds with fine sand or wood ash, and then sow them evenly to promote the seeds to fit closely with the soil underneath. Cover the top with a thin layer of soil, about 1 cm, press the soil slightly, and then cover it with a film to keep it warm and moisturize.

4. Waiting for germination

After sowing, maintain the temperature at 20-25 degrees Celsius and seedlings will emerge in about 10-15 days.