When is the best time to plant cockscomb seeds?

Cockscomb seeds planting time

Cockscomb is an annual plant. Generally, as long as the temperature is right, it will germinate and sprout within 8-10 days after sowing. The growth cycle of cockscomb is about 7 or 8 months. It is best to plant cockscomb seeds in April and May in spring because the temperature during this period is more suitable.

Cockscomb seeds planting method

1. Soil preparation: Select fertile soil, and then add some decomposed cake fertilizer as base fertilizer.

2. Seed treatment: Since the seeds of cockscomb are very small, they need to be mixed with some fine soil when planted.

3. Planting: Sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface and then cover with a thin layer of fine soil.

4. Maintenance: After planting cockscomb, you need to water it to soak the soil, and then place it in a semi-shaded environment for maintenance.

Cockscomb seeds collection

Cockscomb usually blooms from July to September every year. The seeds can be harvested after the flowers turn black after the flowering period. When harvesting the seeds, cut off the inflorescence in the center of the flower, dry it and rub out the seeds, and then store the seeds in a dry and cool place.

Cockscomb seeds

The seeds of cockscomb are very small. Generally, one thousand seeds weigh only about 0.85 grams. The color of cockscomb seeds is black, and the surface of the seeds is shiny. The shape is very small.