How to plant peony seeds

1. Seed selection

Seeds for planting can be purchased, and it is best to choose seeds that are large, plump, and of good quality. Or you can harvest it yourself. Its seeds mature in August every year and can be harvested around July. Seed collection must be done before August. If delayed, the seeds will be too mature, thus affecting the germination rate.

2. Pre-

Peony seeds need to be processed before sowing. Impurities and shriveled seeds need to be picked out, and then the seeds need to be soaked in warm water at about 50℃ for 24-48 hours. This can effectively filter out the incomplete seeds by floating them up, and can also soften the seed surface and increase the germination rate.

3. Soil Preparation

Peonies do not have very high requirements for soil. You can choose sandy soil or loam with good aeration. They are adaptable to a wide range of soils. Just don't use soil that is too heavy or too sticky.

4. Planting

Dig a small hole no deeper than 5 cm in the flowerpot, put the seeds in, cover them with soil and gently compact them with your hands. After watering thoroughly, place the flowerpot in a cool and ventilated place and wait patiently for germination.