When is the best time to sow seeds?

Sowing time of Koelreuteria paniculata seeds

The seeds of Koelreuteria paniculata are usually sown in autumn, and the fruits are ripe in September and October. At this time, you can collect seeds from the mother trees with good growth and full fruits. You must wait for them to fall naturally before collecting them. Do not harvest them too early, otherwise it will affect the germination rate of the seeds.

Koelreuteria paniculata seed planting method and steps

1. Select seeds: After removing the peel and stalks of the harvested Koelreuteria paniculata fruits, they need to be dried in time, and then beaten after the fruits crack. After that, the fuller and healthier seeds need to be selected, and the seeds need to be soaked before sowing.

2. Planting soil: When sowing Koelreuteria paniculata seeds, they need to be planted in a relatively high, sunny place, and the planting soil must also have good drainage. The land needs to be prepared before sowing, and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied.

3. Sowing: When sowing the seeds of Koelreuteria paniculata, you can use the row sowing method. After sowing, you need to cover it with a thin layer of soil to avoid lack of water and dryness. Afterwards, you need to water it appropriately.

4. Maintenance and management: After sowing the seeds of the Koelreuteria paniculata, if the maintenance and management are in place, they will sprout in about 10 days. After sprouting, they need to be properly weeded and placed in a place with sufficient light for maintenance.