When will sweet-scented osmanthus seeds mature

When will sweet-scented osmanthus seeds mature

Sweet-scented osmanthus seeds are drupes, long oval, angled, and mature from the end of May to the beginning of June. When mature, the outer bark changes from green to purplish black and falls off from the tree. Seeds can be picked from trees or picked up on the ground, but they must be picked as they fall, otherwise the spring climate is dry and the seeds are easy to lose water and lose their sowing value. Sweet-scented osmanthus seeds are physiological post-ripening type, only after a long period of sand storage, after the completion of the post-ripening process, can sprout and emerge.

Seed treatment of Osmanthus fragrans

When people harvest sweet-scented osmanthus seeds, they will find that some broken seeds will have sticky pulp. If they are stacked together, they will become rotten and moldy within three or five days, and lose their effectiveness. Therefore, you can mix the seeds with the sand and wash the flesh away.

Storage of Osmanthus fragrans Seeds

There are some differences between the storage of sweet-scented osmanthus seeds and other seeds. After washing, sweet-scented osmanthus seeds can be mixed with sandy soil. Pay attention to the degree to which the water content of sandy soil should not be too high. During the whole storage period, it is necessary to keep the sandy soil moist and avoid drying. Especially in winter, the humidity of sandy soil should not be too high, otherwise frostbite will occur.