When is the best time to plant morning glory seeds?

Morning glory seed planting time

Morning glory is an annual plant. Morning glory seeds will generally germinate 5-7 days after sowing. The growth cycle of morning glory is about 7 or 8 months. Generally, it is most suitable to plant morning glory seeds in March and April in spring. The seed germination rate will be higher at this time.

How to plant morning glory seeds

1. Seed selection and germination: Select healthy and high-quality morning glory seeds, and then soak them in clean water for one night.

2. Prepare the soil: prepare a flower pot of about 20 cm, and then plant it in a mixture of breathable, loose and fertile garden soil, sand and humus.

3. Sowing: Plant the processed morning glory seeds in the soil, cover them with a layer of soil, compact them, then water the potting soil thoroughly and place them in a cool place for maintenance.

Morning glory seed collection

Morning glory usually blooms in summer. The seeds can be collected after the fruits of morning glory are ripe. Remove the cracked fruits, take out the seeds, dry them in the shade and store them in a dry and ventilated place.

What morning glory seeds look like

The seeds of morning glory grow in the fruit. Generally, the seeds are nearly spherical, dark brown or beige in color, and about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are oval in shape with three ridges on the surface.