When is the best time to plant peony seeds?

Peony seed planting time

Peony is a perennial plant. Generally, peony seeds will germinate one week after sowing. The growth cycle of peony is generally about 10 months. It is most appropriate to plant peony seeds in August and September in autumn, because peony will adapt to the environment faster during this period.

How to plant peony seeds

1. Seed selection and germination: Select healthy and plump seeds, and then soak them in warm water for a day.

2. Soil preparation: Prepare loose, fertile and breathable soil as the substrate for planting peony flowers.

3. Sowing: Evenly sow the germinated peony seeds in the soil, then cover them with a layer of fine soil, spray the soil wet, and place it in a cool place for maintenance.

Peony seed collection

Peonies usually bloom around May in spring, and peony seeds can usually be collected in August or September in autumn. When the peony fruit is ripe, peel off the outer yellow-green skin, then take out the seeds, remove the shriveled seeds and the remaining seeds can be used for sowing.

Peony seeds look like

The seeds of peony are black or dark brown in color, and are generally round, pointed round or oblong in shape. The seeds are relatively large, with a diameter of about 1-2 cm, and the surface of the seeds is smooth and shiny.