When is the best time to plant shepherd's purse seeds?

Planting time of shepherd's purse seeds

Shepherd's purse is a perennial plant. Generally, shepherd's purse seeds will germinate 12-20 days after sowing. The growth cycle of shepherd's purse is about 3-45 days. Shepherd's purse seeds can generally be planted in spring, summer and autumn, because the temperature in these three seasons is more suitable for seed germination.

How to plant shepherd's purse seeds

1. Seed selection and germination: Select healthy and plump shepherd's purse seeds, and then place them in the refrigerator for low-temperature germination for 7-9 days.

2. Soil preparation: Prepare loose and fertile soil, then make it softer, and spread a layer of rotted manure as base fertilizer.

3. Sowing: Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil, then cover with a thin layer of soil and then cover with a layer of plastic film.

Shepherd's purse seed collection

Shepherd's purse usually blooms in spring from April to June. The seeds of shepherd's purse can be harvested after the flowering period in April and May. Remove the pods from the slightly yellow plant stems, then take out the seeds and dry them.

Shepherd's purse seeds

The seeds of shepherd's purse grow inside the fruit. Generally, one fruit contains many seeds. The seeds of shepherd's purse are earth yellow in color and the grains are very small. Generally, the seeds are round or oblong in shape.