When will the seeds of Platycladus orientalis be picked

Platycladus orientalis is covered with treasures, trunks can be used as furniture materials, branches and leaves can stop bleeding and diuresis, and even seeds have the effect of nourishing and calming the nerve. when can Platycladus orientalis seeds be picked?

When will the seeds of Platycladus orientalis be picked

The seeds of Platycladus orientalis can be picked from mid-September to late October. At this time is the mature stage of Platycladus orientalis cones, the cone scales will change from green to brown, slightly split.

How to pick the seeds of Platycladus orientalis

After the Platycladus orientalis cones mature, first remove the miscellaneous shrubs and stones under the tree, then shoot down the cones and collect them into a pile with a broom. The cones need to be exposed to the sun for a few days, and after the scales are completely cracked, tap the scales and the seeds will fall.

3. Cleaning and preservation of Platycladus orientalis seeds

In order to remove fruit scales, inclusions and blighted seeds, the seeds were screened by wind selection, then soaked in water and stirred with sticks. Do not soak for too long, remove and drain water after a day and night at most, store them in a gunny bag and store them in a dry ventilated place. After drying, the water-selected seeds can be preserved indoors. Most of the water-selected seeds can be preserved indoors for about 2-3 years without reducing the germination rate.

Platycladus orientalis seeds are easy to pick, and the method is simple and easy to operate. Interested friends can try it themselves.