How to save seeds of Gypsophila mandarin

Gypsophila Seed Introduction

Baby's breath has seeds, which grow inside the fruit and mature in August and September. The seeds are very small and light, with an uneven surface and wart-like protrusions. They are black in color and about 1 mm in diameter.

How to save seeds of Gypsophila mandarin

The seeds of baby's breath grow inside the fruit. When the capsule is ripe, it will crack. You need to pick them in time before that and then collect the seeds. You can also lay a piece of paper on the ground and wait for them to fall naturally.

After collecting the baby's breath seeds, first select the seeds that are uniform in size and full, then soak them in water, and then wrap them with wet paper towels to germinate.

Gypsophila Seed Propagation

Gypsophila can be propagated by seeds. It is best to plant it in August-October. The germination rate of seeds is higher when the temperature is above 15℃. Generally, they will germinate 3-4 days after planting and bloom after three months.

Gypsophila seeds planting method

1. Prepare the substrate

Before sowing baby's breath, you need to prepare a substrate with good drainage. You can use humus, garden soil, and coarse sand to prepare it. The soil must be disinfected before use.

2. Planting

Place the baby's breath seeds on the soil, then cover it with a layer of soil, water it to keep it moist, control the ambient temperature at around 15-20℃, and wait for it to germinate.