Chinese lantern plant Cultivation Calendar | Taiyo Farm

The harvesting period for hozuki is only about 2 weeks, but from seed planting to harvest, it takes almost an entire year!
Here, we introduce the long and steady year-long process of growing Hozuki (Chinese Lantern Plant).

: The red fruits are blended in a mixer to extract the seeds, which are then sown in seedling trays.
Hozuki seeds are small, resembling white sesame seeds.

: The leaves grow large, but the above-ground parts will wither during winter. It is important to focus on strengthening the roots during the winter months.

: Underground rhizomes are dug up, cut into 3-4 cm sections, and planted one by one in the soil of a cell tray to grow into seedlings.

: After the sweet peas are finished, the ridges are re-tilled, and the seedlings are planted. Side shoots are removed, and the plants are trained to a single stem, which is supported by string for support.

: When the white flowers begin to bloom, bumblebee hives are set up and the bees are released to promote pollination and improve fruiting.

: To ripen the fruits all at once, a plant growth regulator called Esrel is applied.

: The fruits turn red, signaling the start of the harvest season.

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