How to plant kapok trees? Can seeds be planted?

1. How to plant kapok trees

1. Land preparation and sowing: When planting, choose a plot with convenient drainage, loose soil, sufficient sunlight and slightly acidic soil. Before sowing, the land must be prepared, ridges must be made, and the soil must be disinfected. The seeds can be sown by broadcasting. After planting, cover them with soil, about two centimeters thick, and press them down slightly to allow the seeds and soil to combine. Then water them thoroughly to make the soil moist.

2. Seedling management: Seedlings begin to germinate four days after sowing. After the seedlings emerge from the soil, keep the soil moist to meet the seedlings' needs for water. Do not expose it to the sun at this time. If you encounter high temperature and strong light weather, you must block it in time to avoid sunburn. When the seedlings grow two true leaves, they should be thinned out in time. The seedlings can be transplanted around February of the following year. When transplanting seedlings, pay attention to the spacing between rows and plants, which should be approximately 1.2 by 1.2 meters. After planting, water thoroughly and remove weeds in time to promote better growth in the later stages.

2. Can kapok seeds be planted?

Kapok seeds can be planted, and sowing is one of the most common propagation methods. However, its seeds must be sterilized and germinated before planting so that they can germinate better and faster. In addition, the seedlings grow slowly and need to be cared for for many years before they can bloom, so you need to be patient.