When is the best time to plant toon seeds?

Toon seeds planting time

Toona sinensis is a perennial herb. The best time to sow it is in spring from March to April. At this time, the temperature begins to rise and the seed germination rate is the highest. If properly maintained, the seeds will turn white in about 5-6 days.

Toona sinensis seed planting method

1. Seed selection: When planting toon, choose seeds with full grains, preferably red and yellow in color. It is best to use seeds of the current year, so that the survival rate of the seeds is higher.

2. Site selection: The planting site should be selected with sufficient sunlight and convenient drainage. Before planting, deep plow the soil once and apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer.

3. Planting: When sowing toon seeds, just scatter the seeds on the ground and then cover them with soil.

Toon Seed Collection

The flowering and fruiting period of Chinese toon is from June to December every year. Generally, trees over 7 years old will produce seeds. The seeds of Chinese toon must be harvested in time, before the seed coat cracks. If it is too late, the seeds will be lost.

Toona sinensis seeds

The seeds of Chinese toon mature in winter and grow inside its capsule. There are pale lenticels on the surface. The base of the seeds is blunt and there are long wings on the top. The color of the seeds is reddish-yellow.