How to plant tiger tongue red seeds

1. Seed collection time

1. The fruit-bearing period of Tiger Tongue Red is very long, and it basically bears fruit all year round, so it is relatively convenient to obtain high-quality seeds. If you do not use purchased seeds for sowing, you can collect seeds yourself around mid-October in autumn. Taking fully mature seeds at this time can not only obtain seeds with a high germination rate, but also reduce the burden on the mother plant, which is beneficial for the mother plant to store nutrients in preparation for wintering.

2. You can also pick it in early summer in April or May of the second year, which can speed up the growth of the mother body.

2. Preliminary Processing

1. The seeds can be sown directly after collection, or they can be stimulated to germinate and then planted after the seeds have sprouted to increase the germination rate. Choose fine sand, soak it in water, hold the sand in your hands, and make it moist enough to fall apart when you let go. Then store it indoors in a ratio of one part seeds to three parts wet sand. When storing, spread it out, don't flatten it all, just keep it three or four centimeters thick. It should be stored in a ventilated and cool place, and also prevented from being eaten by mice. The soil should be turned over and watered frequently, and it is best to keep the humidity consistent. At this time, you will find that the seeds are sprouting one after another, and they can be sown when the sprouts are generally more than 0.3 cm.

2. Another method: Place the harvested seeds in a cool and ventilated place for three days, which can promote further development and maturity of the seeds. Take back the seeds, rinse off the pulp and peel with clean water, and store them according to the seed-sand ratio in the previous method.

3. Sowing Method

1. Choose a relatively fertile land containing mixed base fertilizer, or garden soil can also be used, amend it, turn the soil, make it finer, and remove impurities and stones, and trim it into a seedbed. The seedbed is about 12 cm high and 1 meter wide.

2. Plant the seeds and cover them with 0.2 cm of sawdust. The distance between the seeds should not be too close, about 5 cm apart. Press lightly with the board.

3. Use a watering can to water, and keep the temperature between 12 and 30 degrees. The seedlings will grow leaves in about a month.