When does shepherd's purse bloom?

When does shepherd's purse bloom? There is a proverb called "March 3rd, shepherd's purse is a panacea".

At this time, the flowers of shepherd's purse are relatively small, 4 petals, white or light yellow, warm and sweet, with a faint aroma.

When will shepherd's purse wither? Every year from the end of April to the beginning of May, shepherd's purse will wither. At this time, the stems are yellowish and the seeds are gradually maturing. This is a good time to harvest.

If the seeds are harvested too early, the seeds may not be mature enough, and the yield will be lower and lower. If the harvest time is too late, the seeds may fall off. It is best to harvest shepherd's purse in the morning and evening, so as to avoid the phenomenon of broken pods and scattered seeds caused by noon sunshine.

It is not recommended to turn the picked seeds repeatedly by hand after spreading. The quality of the seeds that fall off for the first time is much higher than that after that.