How much is Chinese arborvitae seed kernel per jin? A detailed look at market prices and growing techniques

Chinese arborvitae seed kernel, also known as bai shi or cebai zi, is the mature seed kernel of the cypress family plant Chinese arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis). Because it has calming, laxative and intestine-moistening effects, it is widely used as a medicinal herb, and it is now grown in many regions. So how much is Chinese arborvitae seed kernel per jin on the market? How do you grow it?

1. Introduction to Chinese arborvitae seed kernel:

1. What tree does Chinese arborvitae seed kernel come from?

Chinese arborvitae seed kernel is the dried mature seed kernel of the cypress family plant Chinese arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis), also known as bai shi or bai ren. It is generally harvested in autumn and winter, then sun-dried and stripped of the seed coat to become Chinese arborvitae seed kernel.

2. What are the benefits of eating Chinese arborvitae seed kernel?

Chinese arborvitae seed kernel has high medicinal value and has intestine-moistening, laxative, calming and sweat-stopping effects. It is very suitable for people with palpitations, constipation, yin deficiency night sweats and insufficient yin blood. Generally, for constipation in the elderly or loss of appetite in children, it can be taken with warm water before meals.

2. How much is Chinese arborvitae seed kernel per jin on the market?

Market prices for Chinese arborvitae seed kernel vary, ranging from several tens of yuan to several hundred yuan; the specific price differs depending on the market, packaging method and quality. For example, in the Bozhou market, high-quality Chinese arborvitae seed kernel is priced at around 100 yuan, while general goods are around 95 yuan; in the Anguo market, the general goods price for high-quality Chinese arborvitae seed kernel is around 95 yuan per jin; in the Hehuachi market, the market general goods price for high-quality Chinese arborvitae seed kernel is around 100 yuan per jin. So the specific price still needs to be checked at a local specialty pharmacy.

3. How do you grow Chinese arborvitae seed kernel?

1. Site selection and land preparation: what kind of land is suitable for planting?

Chinese arborvitae seed kernel does not have high soil requirements. As long as the soil is fertile, the surrounding water conservancy conditions are well developed and there is sufficient sunlight, it can grow healthily. So when choosing a site, try to choose fertile, sunny loam or sandy loam for planting. After choosing the site, deeply plow the soil, apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, then level it for later planting.

2. Sowing and seedling raising: how do you sow?

(1) Propagation method: Chinese arborvitae seed kernel is propagated by seed.

(2) Seed treatment: soak the seeds in warm water at about 35 degrees for 12 hours, then remove them, drain the water, and place them in a cool, ventilated place to germinate. During germination, wash the seeds every day, and once the seeds open, they can be sown.

(3) Sowing method: sow the treated seeds into the soil at a plant spacing of 10cm and row spacing of 8cm, then cover with soil and water lightly. The seeds will sprout in about half a month. Before sprouting, water once every half a month to increase the seedling emergence rate.

3. Transplanting and planting out: when is the best time to transplant?

(1) Transplanting time: when the seedlings grow to about 30cm.

(2) Transplanting method: dig out the seedlings with soil and roots, then dig a hole about 8cm deep and 10cm wide at a plant spacing of 1.5 meters and row spacing of 2 meters, then plant the seedlings upright in the hole, and finally cover with soil.

4. Field management techniques after transplanting: how do you manage them?

(1) Water requirements: after planting out, water once to promote new root growth; at other times, decide whether to water according to soil moisture.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: while watering, an appropriate amount of base fertilizer can be applied to promote healthy growth.

(3) Pest and disease control: during the growth period of Chinese arborvitae seed kernel, diseases and pests such as leaf blight, leaf dieback, tussock moths, longhorn beetles and red spiders may occur, so preventive measures should be taken in advance. For those already affected by pests or diseases, special agents such as Bordeaux mixture, fungicides, fenitrothion emulsion and trichlorfon can be used for control.

The above is a detailed introduction to the market price and growing techniques of Chinese arborvitae seed kernel. We hope it is helpful to everyone.