How to germinate peony seeds
This topic elaborates on how to germinate peony seeds and the correct sowing method for peony seeds for netizens, and the comprehensive introduction is coming up next.
Is it possible to sow peony seeds in spring? Peony is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, ranking second and known as the king of flowers. Since ancient times, peony flowers have symbolized wealth and have been deeply loved and pursued by people.
The main propagation methods for peonies are division and sowing. Sowing is usually done when the seeds are mature, from September to October. After harvesting the seeds, they should be sown immediately. It is recommended to sow immediately after harvest and not to store the seeds for a long time before sowing. Seeds sown in autumn, after undergoing winter storage, can sprout in May or June of the following year.
If the seeds are mature and plump, the germination rate is relatively high. If the seeds harvested are kept until the following spring, they will likely become dry, which could reduce the germination rate after sowing. Therefore, it is best to sow the seeds immediately after harvest, as the longer they are stored, the lower the germination rate will be. It is not recommended to keep the seeds until the following spring.
Division is mainly carried out from September to October each year when the leaves of the peony plant turn yellow and fall off. At this time, after planting the divided peony plants, their root systems still have a period of growth and development, and they can enter the peak growing season in the following spring, blooming large and beautiful flowers that year.
How to germinate peony seeds
For peonies transplanted in spring, since their flower buds and leaf buds are formed in the late autumn and early winter of the previous year, after spring transplantation, the plant's root system is damaged and cannot adapt to the new soil environment immediately. This will greatly weaken the growth of the flower and leaf buds. Therefore, it is not recommended to perform division or sowing of peony flowers in spring.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to germinate peony seeds and the correct sowing method for peony seeds. Do you understand now?