How to save seeds of Cosmos

How to get cosmos seeds

Cosmos is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family and the genus Cosmos. Cosmos has seeds. It will bloom and generally form seeds after the flowering period.

Cosmos seeds

1. Cosmos seeds do not require special treatment. After the flowers bloom, there will be seeds in the center of the flower. You can harvest them in time at this time. Don't wait until all of them fall before collecting them.

2. Cosmos seeds can be kept for one year, but they need to be stored in a dry place. If the storage place is damp, the seeds will get damp and moldy, making it difficult to germinate.

3. You can save seeds from Cosmos. After the flowers bloom, you can collect some seeds and save them. When the flowers fade, you will have seeds to collect. You can collect them when they are black and brown.

Cosmos seed saving

After the cosmos blooms, you can collect the seeds inside the flower, put them in a cloth bag, seal it, and store it in a dry, well-ventilated environment.

Cosmos seeds planting

The sowing time of Cosmos is generally in early spring from February to March. If it is sown in the open field, the time will be a little later, in mid-April. If you want it to bloom in autumn, you should sow it in July-August. When sowing, mix the seeds with sand and then sow them on the seedbed. Cover them with a thin layer of soil to keep the soil moist. No fertilizer is needed during the growth period of the seedlings.