When is the best season to plant honeysuckle?

Honeysuckle planting season and time

The planting time of honeysuckle is generally divided by season, but most of them are planted in spring and autumn. The specific time is February to April in spring and September to December in autumn. The climate at this time is more suitable for its growth.

There are many varieties of honeysuckle, the more common ones are red honeysuckle, large hairy flower, mountain honeysuckle, white honeysuckle, etc. There is not much difference in the planting time among different varieties of honeysuckle, and they can all be planted in spring and autumn.

Honeysuckle harvest season

The best time to harvest honeysuckle is in summer and autumn. However, with the advancement of technology, honeysuckle can be picked four times a year. The best time to pick honeysuckle is in the morning or morning on a sunny day. The yield per mu is generally between 150-200 kilograms.

Honeysuckle planting steps and methods

1. Site selection

Honeysuckle has relatively high requirements for soil, and it is best to use loose, fertile, and deep sandy loam.

2. Seed germination

Before planting honeysuckle, the seeds must be germinated. Soak the seeds in warm water for a day, then take them out and place them in a wet towel, waiting for them to germinate.

3. Planting

Place the germinated seeds in the treated soil, then cover the surface of the seeds with a thin layer of soil, and spray water appropriately to keep the soil moist.