How to save seeds of five-fingered peach

How to get the seeds of five-fingered peach

The five-fingered ginseng is also called rough-leafed fig. It is a plant of the genus Ficus in the Moraceae family. It has another name called palm-leafed fig, Buddha's palm fig, isatis indigo leaf, maple tree, five-finger milk, and Astragalus membranaceus. It has seeds, which come from inside the fruit.

Five-fingered peach seeds

The seeds of the five-fingered ginseng can be processed for seedling cultivation, and its seeds can be retained for one year. The five-fingered ginseng can keep its own seeds. After fruiting, the five-fingered ginseng seeds can be obtained by uncovering the fruit and rubbing out the seeds.

Preservation of Prunus armeniaca seeds

After the seeds of the five-fingered peach are collected, they need to be stored and preserved in a cool and closed place to prevent moisture and mold and increase the survival rate of planting.

Planting of five-fingered peach seeds

1. Sowing time: The seeds of the five-fingered peach are generally sown in spring and summer. The temperature and humidity at this time are suitable for seed germination, and the survival rate of planting is relatively high.

2. Land preparation and germination: Before planting the five-fingered peach, you need to choose fertile, loose, easy-to-drain and permeable soil. The slope of the planting site should not exceed 25 degrees. Then prepare the land, apply sufficient base fertilizer, and mix it evenly with the soil. The seeds must be processed and germinated in advance before sowing.

3. Seedling raising and transplanting: After sowing the five-fingered peach, water it frequently to maintain the moisture of the soil and promote seed germination and emergence. After emergence, transplant it in February each year. It is best to water it once a day after transplanting for 7 consecutive days. After 15 days, apply nitrogen fertilizer once, and then apply an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer within about three weeks.

4. Seedling replacement and weeding: Attention should be paid to the growth of seedlings every day. If there is a dead seedling, healthy seedlings should be added in time. Regular tillage and weeding can effectively remove weeds, but attention should be paid to the depth and the roots should not be damaged. Chemical weeding methods can also be used, but attention should be paid to the use of herbicides.

5. Topping and pruning: It is necessary to perform topping work according to the growth of the five-fingered peach to promote the growth of the plant's branches, and to prune appropriately to prevent the branches from growing wildly. In addition, it is also necessary to do a good job of shaping and fixing the trunk, increase ventilation and light transmittance, and reduce the chance of diseases and pests.