Corn Poppy Sowing Time and 2019 Seed Price per Jin
The corn poppy is very beautiful. It has strong ornamental value. According to folk legend, this flower was transformed from Yu Ji; this plant is called “Yu Meiren Cao” (Corn Poppy Herb), and its flower is called “Yu Meiren” (Corn Poppy). Today, corn poppies are mostly propagated by sowing. So, when should corn poppies be sown? How much is a jin of corn poppy seeds in 2019?
I. When should corn poppies be sown?
1. Planting time
The best planting time for corn poppies is spring and autumn
2. Growth temperature requirements
The most suitable temperature for corn poppy growth is 5 to 25 degrees; as long as it is within this temperature range, corn poppies can be planted.
3. Flowering period
The flowering period is from May to August, and the lifespan is generally 3 to 5 years.
4. Soil
Corn poppies are better suited to soil with good fertilizer and drainage
5. Water
In spring and autumn, water can be given once every 1 to 3 days; in summer, at least once a day.
6. How long until germination
Keep the seeds at a temperature of 20 degrees, and the seeds will germinate in about 7 days
7. Planting spacing
Thinning and planting can be done at a plant-to-row spacing of 20 cm × 30 cm
8. Transplanting precautions
If transplanting is needed, it should be done on a cloudy day when the seedlings have grown 3-4 true leaves. Before transplanting, water thoroughly; when lifting the seedlings, keep soil around the roots and do not damage the roots.
9. Planting time
The planting time should not be later than 110-120 days before the date on which they are to bloom.
10. Light
It likes coolness and dislikes high temperatures; warm winters and cool summers are most suitable for its growth. During the growing period, it requires sufficient light, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. If the growing environment is shady and light is insufficient, the plants will grow thin and weak, and the flower colors will be dull.
11. Fertilizing
Before flowering, apply dilute liquid fertilizer 1-2 times; after budding, spray the leaves once every 3 days with a 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to force flowering.
II. How much is a jin of corn poppy seeds in 2019?
According to Baidu Procurement Network, the prices of corn poppy seeds in 2019 are shown as follows:
Red corn poppy seeds in Jiangsu Province are 278.00 yuan. Corn poppy seeds in Zhengzhou, Henan, are 178.20 yuan. Corn poppy seeds in Suqian, Jiangsu, are 15.00 yuan. Corn poppy seeds in Qingzhou, Weifang, Shandong, are 130.00 yuan. Corn poppy seeds in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, are 180.00 yuan. Corn poppy seeds in Qiaocheng District, Bozhou City, Anhui Province, are 60.00 yuan.