Sowing and propagation

Time selection: in this way, we usually choose to sow from March to April

Seed collection: it usually takes 25 to 30 days for this plant from flowering to seed maturity. The seeds we collect are mainly its achenes. When they are fully mature, they will appear dark brown, which is easier to fall out of the fruit plate. After reaching this standard, we can collect them in time

Sowing and temperature control: the mode selection is relatively flexible, which can be spread or drill sowing. After sowing seeds evenly, we also need to control the temperature. In general, it is more suitable to control the temperature above 15 ℃. If you can reach 20 to 25 degrees, you can wait about four or five days to grow buds

Note: the germination rate of seeds is generally only 20-30%. If you want to improve the success rate, they can be treated with germination before formal sowing

Cutting propagation

Time selection: not very strict. Spring, summer and autumn are OK

Choice of substrate: sandy loam or yellow soil can be

Selection of materials: if it is a relatively thick branch close to the base, the success rate will be very high. If it is a twig, the success rate will be relatively low, about 20%, so we generally won't use a twig unless we have no other choice

Specific steps: select 10-20 cm long cuttings, remove the upper leaves, and then leave about two or three small buds, lying directly on the substrate. Keep the substrate moist and wait for about 15 to 25 days for new roots to grow