I Seed reproduction

When the fruit seed coat changes from green to yellow, it is usually dried in the shade after picking the seeds in the middle of May. After picking, it can be planted in the spring of the next year after dormancy, or in the summer of that year. Chopsticks should be kept away from the damp environment in the nursery. First spread a layer of humus of three to five centimeters on the ground bed, and then spray disinfectant. As spring sowing seeds are stored dry for a period of time, they need to be soaked in warm water for two to three days. Pay attention to the water temperature not to be too high. A shallow ditch of three to five centimeters shall be drawn on the nursery, with a spacing of 20 cm. Flower seeds shall be sown in the ditch, the bed surface shall be paved, and finally covered with shading film. Keep away from the sun and keep wet

2、 Split seedling propagation

When the seedlings are raised at the intersection of summer and autumn, the rhizome with about 2 flower buds can be transplanted. The management after transplantation and sowing and propagation method are basically transplanted, and pay attention to avoiding light and moisturizing

Precautions: iron chopsticks generally grow in brown soil or gravelly soil with more sand and gravel in the wild environment, with sufficient fertilizer and water supply and good growth. However, it should be noted that topdressing is not suitable during early spring flowering and high temperature in summer, so as to avoid flower falling or root burning. When the temperature is too high, pay attention to increase the watering amount. Due to the particularity of its growing season, there are few diseases and pests, but attention should be paid to timely cleaning weeds to avoid affecting plant growth due to weeds competing for fertilizer and water. Generally, it does not bloom in the same year after breeding

As a rare variety that blooms in early spring, iron chopsticks add color to the monotonous spring, so they have an irreplaceable special position in horticulture. I hope this article can make everyone take fewer detours on the way of breeding iron chopsticks and harvest the beauty of their own early spring