How to plant crape myrtle seeds

Crape myrtle must be very familiar to everyone. The varieties of crape myrtle are very popular now, and each variety has a relatively wide planting area in various parts of our country. Crape myrtle not only has a strong ornamental value, but also has a certain effect. How to reproduce when planting crape myrtle is more important, in which the common methods of reproduction are sowing and reproduction, so how to plant crape myrtle seeds? The following editor brings you a simple process of seed reproduction, let's take a look!

1. Make a bed by preparing land

Crape myrtle has a strong growth ability, can quickly adapt to all kinds of soil, and can grow in a drier and colder environment. However, if artificial planting wants to improve the ornamental value of crape myrtle, then the first thing is to choose acidic sandy soil with deep soil and sufficient fertility. The suitable environment can ensure the robust growth of crape myrtle, enhance the quality of flowers and improve the flowering rate. After selecting the site, carry on the soil preparation work, loosen and flatten the soil, then control the width and dig the sowing ditch, apply sufficient base fertilizer to prepare for sowing.

2. Seed collection and soaking

The flowering period of crape myrtle is relatively long compared with other flowers, usually about 2-4 months, in the form of coexistence of flowers and fruits. At the end of autumn each year, when the color of the fruit gradually darkens and individual fruits begin to crack, they are harvested in time. After harvest, remove the seeds and wash the pulp mucus from the seed coat. In order to improve the germination rate of seeds, the germination time was advanced. The seeds should be germinated and disinfected before sowing. First, soak the seeds in potassium permanganate solution for about 24-48 hours, then wash the residual liquid on the seeds, and then soak the seeds in warm water of about 48 degrees for the same time. After soaking, dry it to prepare for sowing.

3. Sowing seeds at the right time

The sowing time of crape myrtle is usually in spring, and the seeds are scattered comprehensively and evenly into the pre-prepared seedbed. Each 4 cm or so into two seeds, sowing to cover about 3 cm of fine soil, to prevent the seeds exposed in the air, about half a month or so will germinate. After emergence, the soil should be kept moist and watered at the right time. When the seedlings grow out of about two true leaves, there should be time seedlings to provide sufficient growth space for all robust seedlings. Improve the permeability of the seedbed, promote ventilation and provide sufficient light.

4. Seedling management

In the seedling growth period to do a good job of management, in the summer when high temperature and drought should be timely topdressing, the number of topdressing should not be less than twice. And pay attention to soil water content, often watering, but also pay attention not to excessive, to prevent serious stagnant water, resulting in seedling root rot, affecting the normal growth. Through normal management, generally in the winter of the same year, seedlings can grow to about 65 centimeters, and young trees with strong growth can also bloom. Then it is necessary to do a good job in clearing the garden in winter, prune the young trees to help them survive the winter, and then transplant appropriately according to the actual situation in the spring of the following year.

The above is a brief introduction to how to plant crape myrtle seeds. Crape myrtle also has a variety of propagation methods, such as cutting propagation, grafting propagation and so on. The main thing is to choose appropriate breeding methods according to their own planting conditions to ensure normal growth and improve planting efficiency. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.