How to plant bayberry and management methods after planting

1. Planting time

There are not many restrictions on the planting time of bayberry. As long as the temperature remains suitable, it can be sown and planted all year round. The best time is around October to November in autumn, when the seeds survive and germinate faster.

2. Get seeds

When the bayberry fruits are ripe, you can pick them and take out the ripe seeds from them. Peel off the pulp attached to the seeds and discard the juice. The seeds must be processed before sowing, washed in clean water, prepared potassium permanganate solution, and soaked in it for a while, about 5-10 minutes, then taken out and dried.

3. Prepare the soil

Before sowing, the soil must be prepared. It is suitable for growing in acidic soil and needs to maintain good air permeability and drainage. It can be mixed with garden soil, peat soil, sandy soil, and organic fertilizer. The mixed soil is suitable for seed germination. Before use, the soil must be disinfected and sterilized.

4. Sowing seeds

Loosen the soil, sow the seeds evenly, cover it with a thin layer of fine sand and press it into the soil, and spray water on the soil appropriately to keep it moist.

5. Management methods

After sowing, pay attention to management, avoid exposure to strong light, maintain a suitable temperature, and maintain good humidity.