How to plant toon seeds

1. Choose the seed

When planting Chinese toon, you should use new seeds of the current year to ensure the germination rate. The seeds should be as full as possible and have bright colors, appearing red and yellow. Remove those that are shriveled or have damage on the surface.

2. Seed Processing

The seeds cannot be sown directly and need to be processed. First, put them in 40 degrees Celsius hot water and soak for about 5 minutes. Stir constantly during this period to disinfect and sterilize them. Then soak them in warm water at about 20 degrees Celsius for 24 hours. After the seeds have absorbed enough water, take them out, drain the water, and place them in an environment of 20-25 degrees Celsius to germinate. Turn them over every day, and you can sow them after most of the seeds have germinated.

3. Sowing

Choose well-drained sandy soil for sowing, ensure it is fertile, and apply fertilizer before planting. Sow the processed seeds evenly and cover them with a thin layer of soil, about 2 cm thick. Water after sowing to keep the soil moist, but not too dry or sticky.

4. Planting

The seeds will sprout about 7 days after sowing. When the seedlings grow steadily and have 4-6 leaves, they can be transplanted, and the distance between each plant should be kept about 20 cm.