How to Plant Peony Seeds
Today, I will explain in detail how to plant peony seeds and share some tips on growing peonies for green plant maintenance. Let's dive into the specifics below.
Experienced gardeners know that peonies are delicate and not easy to cultivate, but few know that planting them is even more challenging. While methods like division and grafting are still chosen by some, the seeding method is almost forgotten. Today, we will address this difficulty of the seeding method and tell you how to grow peony flowers using it.
One: Seed Selection
Good seeds can make the planting process more efficient. It is best to collect seeds before August for planting. Delayed seeds that are too mature are not conducive to germination. When selecting, pay attention to choosing large, plump, and high-quality seeds, which are easier to germinate.
Two: Seed Treatment
Soak the seeds in a solution of 1% gibberellic acid for 2 days before planting. After disinfection, soak the seeds in warm water at 25 degrees, changing the water once a day for about 1-2 days. Then, take out the seeds, place them in a damp cloth to germinate, and the seeds should sprout white dots in about half a month.
Three: Soil Selection
If you want peonies to grow well, loose soil is essential. Peonies adapt well to soil and can grow in well-draining sandy soil or loam. You can mix humus soil, river sand, and ash soil in a ratio of 5:2:1 to use as the matrix for planting peonies.
Four: Planting Method
Sow the germinated seeds in the soil, with a cover of 3-4CM of soil being optimal. Gently press the soil down and water thoroughly. Remember to cover the soil with leaves or animal manure during the winter, or choose a plastic film to keep warm. By the following spring, you can see the seedlings emerge.
Five: Post-planting Management
Peony seeds are not tolerant to moisture. If they are in a damp state for too long, they will rot and mold. Therefore, do not water too often. Only water when the soil is almost dry. Generally, about 40 days after planting, peony seeds will germinate. When the seedlings appear, make sure they get sunlight.
Six: Precautions
Peonies are different from other flowers and should not be planted in spring. They are usually planted in August or September in the summer.
The above is a complete introduction to how to plant peony seeds and some great tips on growing peonies, for everyone to learn and understand!