Shepherd's purse seeds can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, because the temperature in these three seasons is more suitable for seed germination. Generally, shepherd's purse seeds germinate in 0/2-20 days after sowing, and the growth cycle of shepherd's purse is about 3-=45 days. Shepherd's purse usually blooms in April-June in spring, and shepherd's purse seeds can be harvested after flowering in April and May. Pick the pods from the plants with yellowish stems, and then pick the seeds to dry.

Planting time of shepherd's purse seeds

Shepherd's purse is a perennial plant. Generally, shepherd's purse seeds will germinate after sowing 12-20 days. The growth cycle of shepherd's purse is about 3-=45 days. Shepherd's purse seeds can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, because the temperature in these three seasons is more suitable for seed germination.

Method for plan shepherd's purse seeds

1. Selecting seeds to accelerate germination: select healthy and full shepherd's purse seeds, and then put them in the refrigerator to accelerate germination at low temperature for 7-9 days.

2. Soil preparation: prepare loose and fertile soil, then soften it, and plant a layer of decomposed manure as base fertilizer.

3. Sowing: Spread the seeds evenly on the soil, then cover with thin soil and then cover with a layer of plastic film.

Capsella bursa-pastoris seed collection

Shepherd's purse usually blooms in April-June in spring, and shepherd's purse seeds can be harvested after flowering in April and May. Pick the pods from the plants with yellowish stems, and then pick the seeds to dry.

The appearance of shepherd's purse seeds

The seeds of shepherd's purse grow in the fruit. Generally speaking, a fruit will contain many seeds. The seeds of shepherd's purse are khaki and the particles are very small. Usually, seeds are round or rectangular.