Pennisetum officinale is a kind of plant that generally propagates by means of seed nodes, but it also has seeds, but the requirements for bearing seeds are relatively high, and only in an environment with suitable temperature can it bear seeds.
Pennisetum seeds
Pennisetum definitely has seeds, but the requirements for seed setting are relatively high. Generally, it is only in Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela and other places that seeds can be set.
The seeds of Pennisetum are of average particle size. Cattle, sheep and other livestock are edible, but people had better not eat them because they have no edible value. Moreover, Pennisetum seeds can be planted, and the best sowing time is from March to September every year, and sowing is the most common sowing method.
Appearance of Pennisetum seeds
Pennisetum seeds are relatively small, brownish yellow in color and average in particle size, but they have a good ability to be unearthed, so it is best to accelerate germination before sowing.
seed planting method of Pennisetum japonicum
1. Selecting soil
Pennisetum japonicum is not strict with soil, and can be planted in sandy beach, coarse sand, clay and red loam, but if you want the plant to grow better, you can also add a proper amount of fertilizer to the soil before planting.
2. Sowing
Before sowing, soak the seeds of Pennisetum japonicum in clear water for one day, and then you can sow. The depth of soil cover should not exceed 4 cm. You can sow by drilling, cover the soil and feed water, and it will germinate in about 5-1 days.