How much does thistle cost per jin? Master the growing method and you can harvest it for three or four years in a row

Thistle, also known as qingqingcao and ciji, is a common wild vegetable in hills, mountains and fields. Because it has the effects of stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and removing blood stasis, it is widely used as a medicinal herb. Many people also like to pick it when it sprouts and boil it to eat. So how much does thistle cost on the market per jin? How do you grow it? Let us take a look below at how to grow thistle.

1. Introduction to thistle:

1. Is thistle a traditional Chinese medicine?

Thistle is a traditional Chinese medicine, and when used as such it is called “xiaoji”. It has the effects of stopping bleeding, treating high blood pressure, acute nephritis and blood in the urine with strangury, so its medicinal value is very high.

2. Where does thistle grow?

Thistle is highly adaptable and generally grows in mountain areas, hills, plains, wasteland, cultivated land, rice fields and other places, as well as along roadsides and rural paths.

2. How much does thistle cost on the market per jin?

1. Thistle is not expensive on the market. Generally it can be bought for about 3 to 5 yuan per jin, but because of differences in place of origin and market, the price will also vary to some extent. At present, it cannot be bought in many large markets, and it is basically obtained by picking it in the wild, so when buying, try to check your local market.

2. Although it is sold in many small rural markets, there are also times when it is very expensive, generally selling for more than 10 yuan per jin, and much of it is not fresh. So if you want to buy wild thistle, it is best to pick it in rural fields or barren hills and other places. Not only is the price cheap, but it is also fresh.

3. How do you grow thistle? Four major growing methods worth saving!

1. Choosing and preparing the land: What kind of soil is suitable?

Thistle does not have high soil requirements. Generally it can grow as long as the soil is loose, fertile and well aerated, so when choosing land, try to use loam with good aeration for planting. After choosing the land, deep plow the soil and disinfect it thoroughly to prevent pests and diseases and reduce the survival rate.

2. Sowing: How do you sow?

(1) Seed selection and treatment: In mid-June, you can pick the withered thistle flower buds, then dry them in the sun, and they can be used directly as seeds. After selecting the seeds, mix them evenly for sowing.

(2) Propagation method: seed propagation

(3) Sowing time: around the Beginning of Spring

(4) Sowing method: Sow the seeds into the soil at a plant spacing of 20cm and a row spacing of 20cm, then cover with a small amount of soil and water thoroughly to settle the roots so they can freely germinate and emerge. Generally, it is best to plant 4 seeds per hole, so as not to have too many and affect later growth.

3. Field management: How do you manage the field?

(1) Thinning and filling in seedlings: After the seeds germinate and emerge, check the seedlings promptly. If you find weak seedlings, withered seedlings or other poorly growing seedlings, remove them promptly, and promptly transplant seedlings from overly dense areas to ensure healthy growth.

(2) Water and fertilizer requirements: During the growth period of thistle, water and fertilize reasonably according to the degree of soil dryness and moisture and the growth of the seedlings to ensure sufficient water and fertilizer. It is worth noting that when fertilizing, try to use decomposed farmyard manure, so as not to burn the roots because the fertilizer is too hot.

(3) Weeding: Although thistle is a wild vegetable with strong adaptability, it is still necessary to weed promptly, so as not to consume nutrients and affect the growth of thistle.

(4) Disease control: During the growth period of thistle, diseases such as gray leaf spot and rust will appear, so preventive measures should be taken in advance.

4. Harvesting: When is the best time to harvest?

When thistle grows to May to June, the whole plant can be cut down to dry in the sun or eat fresh. Generally, with proper management, it can be harvested continuously for 3 to 4 years.

Overall, thistle is not expensive on the market. Generally it can be bought for 3 to 5 yuan, but because of differences in market and place of origin, the price will also vary to some extent, so when buying, try to check your local market. In addition, thistle has strong adaptability. As long as you do a good job with water and fertilizer and disease control, you can harvest it continuously for three or four years.