Method for accelerating germination of woody flower seeds

Seed soaking method

Some seeds need to be soaked in cold or warm water before sowing, so that the seeds can absorb water and swell, and germinate early after sowing; some seeds only need to be sprayed with warm water before sowing to make the seeds evenly moist, and then sowed after drying.

Ordinary small seeds can be sown after soaking in cold water for 3-5 days; seeds with thick seed coat need to be soaked in warm water at about 45 degrees for 3-5 days before sowing. The seeds of locust, peach, plum, apricot, etc. need to be scalded with hot water.

Specific operations

After placing the seeds in the jar, pour in hot water at about 85 degrees. The amount of water should be 2-3 times the volume of the seeds. Stir while pouring the water so that the seeds can be heated evenly. Then let the water cool naturally. After that, rinse with 45-degree warm water 1-2 times a day, and sow the seeds after they "crack".

Stratification method

This method is very effective for seeds that have a long dormancy period and germinate slowly. The selected sand should be washed clean. The moisture of the sand should be such that it does not drip when you touch your hand and does not fall apart when you let go of your hand. The wet sand and seeds should be stored in layers in a low temperature environment of 0-5 degrees. When the seeds show slight signs of germination, they can be sown.

Wax and oil removal method

This method is used for seeds that have a waxy or oily outer coating.

Specific operations

Soak the seeds in 70-degree wood ash water or a mixture of water and alkaline noodles. After the water cools down, rub off the wax or grease. Rinse them with clean water and pick them out. Germinate them using the method of growing bean sprouts. Sow them when the seeds "crack".

Skin breaking method

If the seed coat is very hard, you can scratch the seed coat to promote germination.

Sunbed Germination Method

Fill the hotbed with fine sawdust or wheat bran to a thickness of 10 cm, spread it flat and water it thoroughly, then evenly sow the treated seeds. After sowing, cover with about 1 cm of sawdust, spray water to wet the sawdust, and then cover with film. When the seeds "crack", you can take them out and sow them, or you can wait until the seeds sprout and then transplant them.