How to Plant Magnolia Seeds

1. Seed harvesting and seed processing

Its seeds usually begin to mature between August and October. If we want to harvest them, we should try to choose some older, strong and disease-free plants, because these plants produce a lot of seeds and the quality is also very good.

After harvesting the fruits, we need to spread them out in a cool place to dry in time. After a few days, the fruits will naturally crack. At this time, we can take a stick and start knocking until the seeds come out. Then we can mix them with some river sand and store them. When storing, try to choose a cool and ventilated place, and the sand should not be too thick. It should be turned over several times during the storage period, and additional water should be added in time to maintain moisture. After that you can wait to plant.

2. Soil Preparation

When preparing the soil, we should choose some sandy loam that is loose, thick and breathable, then carefully organize it, and add some base fertilizer to ensure sufficient nutrition in the early stage. After adding the base fertilizer, we also need to disinfect the soil so that the seeds are less susceptible to damage by pests and diseases.

3. Start sowing seeds

We usually choose to sow in late winter or early spring. First, we take out the seeds hidden in the sand, and then scatter them on the prepared soil. Then we cover them with a layer of soil and start watering them to make the soil contain a certain amount of moisture. After watering, we need to cover them with a layer of straw to maintain the temperature. Basically after 40 days, the seeds will start to germinate and emerge from the soil.

4. Post-management

After the seeds emerge from the soil, we must promptly remove the straw on top and replace it with an arched plastic film to cover them. After about 50 days, these seedlings will begin to grow true leaves. In late March, the seedlings are basically out. At this time, we need to provide appropriate shade according to weather conditions. This is the only way to transplant the seedlings as quickly as possible.