The sowing propagation method of Kochia scoparia

Matters Needing Attention When Propagating Kochia scoparia

Kochia seeds collection

Kochia scoparia has a certain ability to self-seed, but it can also be sown artificially. In August and September, when the skin blooms and fruits are ripe, you can collect seeds. Take the fruits of the Kochia scoparia, remove impurities, and let the fruits dry for later use.

Time for sowing and propagation of Kochia scoparia

If the seed propagation of Kochia scoparia is direct sowing, it can be done in early April. If Kochia scoparia is grown by sowing seedlings, it can be sown in early to mid-March and then transplanted when seedlings grow.

Seed propagation of Kochia scoparia

Direct seed propagation of Kochia scoparia

When Kochia scoparia is directly propagated by sowing, you can choose a suitable sowing site, either outdoors or in a flower pot.

If you are sowing in the open air, you need to choose a place with plenty of sunlight, good ventilation and drainage. Prepare a suitable seedbed and add some decomposed fertilizer to the soil as base fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrition for Kochia scoparia. Water the prepared seedbed thoroughly, mix the seeds with fine sand, and sprinkle them on the seedbed, ensuring that there is an appropriate plant spacing. Cover the seeds with a layer of soil, the thickness should be so that the seeds are not visible. If conditions permit, you can put a layer of straw on the soil to keep the soil moist. Cover with straw and pour water on the straw when watering to prevent the seeds from being washed away. Once the seeds have germinated, the straw can be removed. The method of propagating by sowing in flower pots is actually similar, but please note that the space in the flower pot is limited, so the number of seeds needs to be reduced.