The time from camellia sowing to flowering, camellia sowing time

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1. How long does it take from sowing to flowering?

2. Sowing method

It takes 4-5 years from camellia sowing to flowering. Sowing is usually carried out in spring and autumn, from February to March, and in autumn in mid-to-late October. Before planting, soak the seeds in potassium permanganate solution, then soak them in clean water, and store them in wet sand to wait for germination. After germination, plant it into loose and fertile soil, cover it with fine soil and water it appropriately, and use plastic film to retain moisture.

1. How long does it take from sowing to blooming

It usually takes 4-5 years for camellias to bloom from sowing to blooming. Although sowing can reproduce on a large scale, it cannot retain the excellent characteristics of the previous plants, and the growth rate is not fast. If propagated by cuttings, they can bloom in the same year with proper maintenance. Grafting propagation can generally bloom in the following year.

2. Sowing method

1 2. Sowing time: Camellia sowing time is generally in spring or autumn. Spring is from February to March, and autumn has to wait until mid-to-late October. At this time, there is a higher germination rate and it is easier to take root after sowing. If you choose to plant in summer, the high temperature and strong light will easily burn the seedlings, which is not conducive to its growth. The lower temperatures in winter make it difficult for seeds to germinate.

2. How to germinate: In order to increase the germination rate, you can Germination is carried out before sowing. First soak the seeds in 1% potassium permanganate solution, pour out the solution after 30 minutes, and seal for 1 hour. After that, soak in warm water of 25-30℃. Change the water every day. After 4-5 days, take it out and hide it in sand. Sprinkle water once a day. Wait until the buds appear before sowing.

3. Pot soil preparation: Camellia is suitable for growing in loose and fertile soil. It is generally prepared with mountain soil, sawdust and cake fertilizer powder. The ratio of the three is 5:4:1. This kind of soil has good air permeability and can also retain water and fertilizer, which is very conducive to the growth and development of plants. Do not use alkaline or heavy soil for cultivation, otherwise it will affect growth.

4. Sowing and raising seedlings: Spread the seeds of Camellia in the soil Then cover the surface with a layer of fine soil and water it appropriately, but not too much to prevent the seeds from floating away with the water. In addition, you can cover it with a layer of plastic film, which can have a moisturizing effect and facilitate seed germination.

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