When is the best time to plant ice plant seeds?

Planting time of ice plant seeds

Ice plant is an annual or biennial plant. Spring and autumn are the best time to sow it because the temperature at this time is around 20℃, which is most suitable for seed growth. It usually germinates a week after sowing and the growth cycle is about half a year.

How to plant ice plant seeds

1. Sowing and seedling raising: Ice plant seeds are generally raised as seedlings before sowing. Before sowing, soak the seeds in 30℃ warm water for 4 hours to wait for the seeds to fully absorb water.

2. Sowing: Sow in holes. Generally, put three seeds in each planting hole. Cover with a layer of fine soil after sowing and control the temperature at around 20℃.

3. Field management: Ice vegetable has high requirements for temperature. The most suitable growth temperature is between 20-30℃, and shading and ventilation should be done well.

Ice plant seed collection

Like most plants, ice plant will bloom and produce seeds. The harvesting period of the plant is about three months, and then the plant will bloom. White flowers will grow at each internode growth point of the plant, and the seeds can be harvested directly at this time.

Ice plant seeds

The surface of ice plant seeds is smooth, the skin is yellowish-brown, and the shape is very small. Its main function is to be used for sowing and reproduction, but it cannot be planted directly. Seedlings must be raised before sowing.