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How to breed Prunella vulgaris

Saul Goodman
2020-07-29 16:45:53
The adaptability of Prunella vulgaris to the environment is very strong. The rhizome grows close to the ground, and new rhizomes will be born at each small node. The maximum height of the rhizome can grow to 30 cm. Purplish flowers, yellowish brown fruits, fruiting from July to October, flowering from April to June. Prunella likes to grow in moist and sunny environment. Today, Xiaobian introduces the breeding methods of Prunella vulgaris.

Seeds

Collection of seeds: from June of each year, Prunella vulgaris will gradually turn yellow to wither. When it withers to 80%, its ears can be cut off. After natural drying, its seeds can be screened out manually, other impurities in the seeds can be cleaned up, and stored in a cool and dry place.

Planting time: spring planting time: late March to mid April; autumn planting time: late August.

Planting method: spread the seeds on the soil according to the appropriate row spacing, not too dense, and the distance between the seeds and the seeds can be controlled at about 20cm. The seeds are covered with a layer of fine soil. Press the soil gently by hand, and then water it. Do not wash out the seeds when watering. It is necessary to keep the soil moist, but no water accumulation. About half a month or so can sprout.

seed reproduction

Ramets

Planting time: at the end of spring

Planting method: dig out the older roots from the soil and conduct the plant division treatment. Do not be too dense when planting the plants. The spacing can be controlled at about 25 cm × 10 cm. After planting, gently press the soil with your hands, then water it, to keep the soil in a reasonable humidity, about a week or so can produce new seedlings, this time will be normal maintenance.

Division Propagation

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