Coix seed likes mild climate and sunny environment, and is suitable for planting in fertile soil. Guilin is especially suitable for the growth of coix seed. The yield here is high, generally 200-300 kg per mu, and the highest is more than 600 kg. Location: Hunan, Hebei, Jiangsu, Fujian and other provinces.

Growth conditions of coix seed

Coix seed likes to grow in wet places, with strong cold resistance and good drought resistance. It is cultivated all over the country and likes to grow beside houses, in the wilderness, by rivers, by streams or in wet valleys.

Growth temperature of coix seed

Coix lachryma-jobi likes warm environment, and the suitable growth temperature is between 25-30 degrees. At this temperature, coix seed is easier to germinate, and the germination rate is about 85%.

Growth process of coix seed

The growth process of coix seed mainly includes germination stage, flowering stage and fruiting stage. From the beginning of seed germination, roots, stems, leaves and other vegetative organs grow first. After a long period of growth, coix seed will blossom and then bear fruit.

Planting time and method of coix seed

The planting time of coix seed is: early-maturing varieties are planted in March, middle-maturing varieties are planted in March-April, and late-maturing varieties are planted in late April-early May. 1. Land selection and soil preparation: Coix seed has strong adaptability to the environment and can be planted in all kinds of soils. Trim the land in advance, and open a ditch with a depth of 20~30 cm every 2 meters as a drainage and irrigation channel. 2. Coix seed is generally propagated by direct seeding, which can be divided into spring sowing and summer sowing. Spring sowing is in April, with long growth period and high yield. Summer sowing is mainly after rape, barley and wheat are harvested, with short growth period, short plants and appropriate increase in density.