How much does a jin of corn seed cost now? Detailed explanation of sprouting techniques

Corn is a common crop in our country and the main source of income for many farmers, but to achieve high yields, you need to select good seeds and do a good job on all kinds of field management. So how much does a jin of corn seed cost now? How do you sprout it?

1. Introduction to corn:

1. What varieties of corn are there?

Corn has many varieties. By maturity time, it can be divided into early-maturing, mid-maturing and late-maturing varieties. By form, it can be divided into 9 types such as flint corn, dent corn, popcorn and waxy corn. By use, it can be divided into sweet corn, waxy corn, high-oil corn, high-lysine corn and so on, and each type also contains multiple series of varieties, so the varieties are diverse and rich.

2. Can eating corn help with weight loss?

Eating corn can help with weight loss, because corn is not high in calories and contains large amounts of vitamins, dietary fiber and other nutrients, which can have a laxative effect and thereby achieve a weight-loss effect. However, people who are deficient in iron, deficient in calcium, have poor digestion, have low immunity or have poor gastrointestinal function had better not eat it.

2. How much does a jin of corn seed cost now?

Corn seed market prices vary, generally around 40-60 yuan per jin, but due to differences in variety, market, place of origin and quality, there will be certain price differences. For example, in Northeast China, ordinary corn sells for about 48 yuan per jin, in Hebei it sells for about 42 yuan per jin, in the Huaihai area it sells for about 44 yuan per jin, and black corn sells for about 50 yuan per jin on the market, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

3. How do you sprout corn?

1. Seed selection: what kind of seeds are good to choose?

Choose seeds with strong disease resistance, drought resistance, high-temperature tolerance, a high germination rate and stable yield. Which specific variety to choose should be based on the local climate conditions when selecting suitable seeds.

2. Seed soaking treatment: how long to soak?

After choosing the seeds, remove the seed coat and coating, then soak them in cold water for 8-10 hours, or soak them in warm water for 8-12 hours, or soak them in a diluted potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution for 24-36 hours. Choose whichever is most convenient.

3. Seed sprouting: how do you sprout them?

After soaking the seeds, take them out, then put them in warm water at about 50 degrees and wash them clean. Finally, find a basket, cover it with plastic sheeting and straw, then wrap a layer of cotton cloth around it, put the seeds in the basket, and place it somewhere similar to a heated kang for three or four days. During sprouting, try to keep the temperature at about 25-30 degrees, and turn the seeds once every hour and sprinkle an appropriate amount of water. In this way, the seeds can sprout quickly. Generally, once the sprouts have grown evenly, they can be sown. Do not let them get too long, so as not to affect sowing quality.

4. Drying the seeds: how do you dry them?

After the seeds have sprouted, put them in a cool, ventilated place to dry off the moisture, and pick out the seeds with a low sprouting rate.

The above is a detailed introduction to corn seed market prices and sprouting techniques. I hope it is helpful to everyone.