When is the best time to sow peony seeds?

Peony seed sowing time

Peony seeds usually mature in early August and can be sown directly after maturity, so that the germination rate will be higher. Its seeds are not resistant to storage, so once they are left for a long time, their germination rate will directly decrease, so they must be sown in time in August.

Peony seed planting method and steps

1. Soil treatment: Peony seeds need to be disinfected and base fertilizer applied before sowing. They are generally planted in loose and fertile soil because such soil has good drainage and is less likely to rot after planting.

2. Choose seeds: If you want the peony flowers to be easier to maintain, you need to choose seeds with fuller grains, and soak them in clean water for a period of time. It is best to keep the temperature at around 30 degrees, and then use potassium permanganate solution for disinfection.

3. Sowing: After that, you can sow. You need to dig a small hole in the soil, about 3-4 cm, put the peony seeds in, cover them with soil, and water them immediately to allow the water to penetrate completely.

4. Maintenance and management: After sowing, insulation measures need to be taken, and there must be sufficient sunlight and regular watering. The seeds will gradually germinate in the spring of the following year.