Lavender sowing time and method, how to collect lavender seeds

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1. Sowing time

2. How to germinate

3. Pot soil preparation

4. Sowing and raising seedlings

5. Collect seeds

After the lavender flowering period is over, cut the flowers and dry them in the sun. Then beat them with a wooden stick to shake out the seeds and collect them. When sowing in spring, you can soak it in warm water before sowing, and then put it on a wet paper towel to accelerate germination. Prepare pot soil with garden soil, peat soil and river sand, bury the germinated seeds on top, cover with fine soil, and water appropriately to keep the pot soil moist.

1. Sowing time

Lavender is usually sown in spring, when the temperature gradually rises, which is beneficial to the rooting and germination of seeds and the development of seedlings. If you are in the south, you can sow it in autumn, which can also meet its growing conditions. In summer, the temperature is high and the light is very strong, making it easy for seedlings to get sunburned. Winter is relatively cold, the growth of seedlings is slow, and there is a risk of being frozen, which will affect future growth.

2. How to germinate

Lavender The germination rate of seeds is relatively high, and there is no problem even if they are not germinated. However, to be on the safe side, they still need to be processed. First prepare a container, put paper towels in it, disinfect it with boiling water, then wait until the temperature drops to the same as room temperature, put the seeds on it, cover it with plastic film, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation. Generally, it is not recommended to use gibberellin to induce germination. If the dosage is not controlled well, it will easily lead to the plants growing too much.

3. Pot soil preparation

Do not use soil that is too acidic or alkaline when planting lavender. If the soil is too sticky, it will not be conducive to the breathing of the roots, and it will not be easy for water to penetrate. Usually loose and breathable sandy soil is used, which can be prepared from garden soil, peat soil and river sand, and a little base fertilizer is added.

4. Sowing and Seedling

Preparation After filling the pot with soil, fill it into the flower pot, bury the germinated seeds on top, and cover it with a layer of fine soil. Water the seeds properly and keep the soil moist. When the plant grows a little bigger, it can be properly exposed to light. In its seedling stage, it needs to be properly topdressed, usually with compound fertilizer.

5. Collect seeds

Lavender The seeds are very small. Generally, after the flowering period, the flowers need to be cut off and placed in a sunny place to dry. Then beat it with a wooden stick to shake out the seeds inside.

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