How much is a jin of Chinese herbal medicine Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) seeds, and how do you grow them?

In the past, the snacks that rural children often had were the wild fruits on the mountains in each season, and Cherokee rose was one of them. But now Cherokee rose is no longer only wild, but has been cultivated artificially. So what is the approximate price of its seeds per jin? How do you grow them?

I. Introduction to Cherokee rose

1. Cherokee rose is an evergreen climbing shrub of the Rosaceae family. Its height can reach 5 m. It likes to grow in sunny mountain wilds, field edges and streamside thickets, and it is distributed in many provinces, districts, cities and counties in our country.

2. The branchlets of Cherokee rose are thick and bear scattered thorns. The leaves are leathery and oval-shaped, with serrated edges. The leaf color on the sunny side is glossy green, while on the shady side it is yellow-green. From April to June each year it produces white flowers, and its stamens are yellow. The fruit of Cherokee rose matures from July to November, and the pear-shaped fruit gradually changes from yellow-green to red-yellow or reddish-brown.

3. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that Cherokee rose enters the kidney, bladder and large intestine meridians. Its fruit has effects such as securing essence and reducing urination and stopping diarrhea, and it is somewhat effective for treating dysentery, diarrhea, enuresis and frequent urination. Moreover, Cherokee rose can also serve as a horticultural cultivation variety.

II. What is the approximate price of Cherokee rose seeds per jin?

1. According to the Changsha seed market, the price of Cherokee rose seeds currently fluctuates little, at about 80-90 yuan per jin. Generally, seed prices are higher during the peak planting season, and prices also differ within the same region depending on batch, specification and purchase quantity.

2. When purchasing seeds, growers must buy seeds sold by regular companies and channels. The selected seedling and seed company must have the relevant certificates, procedures and qualifications, and a good reputation, so that good seeds can be bought.

III. How do you grow Cherokee rose?

After buying the seeds, how to grow Cherokee rose is also something that growers need to understand, so some planting methods are introduced below.

1. The more suitable sowing time for Cherokee rose is from February to May in spring, but due to climate and other reasons in the north and south, there will be differences in how early or late it is. In the south, sowing can generally begin by the end of March, but in the north it may have to wait until early April.

2. Before sowing, the seeds must first be sprouted, which is done by soaking the seeds in warm water for a while. At this time, the soil to be sown should be deeply plowed, harrowed level and opened with horizontal furrows. After that is done, the seeds can be sown.

3. Before sowing, it is best to mix the Cherokee rose seeds with some plant ash. After scattering the seeds, cover them with a thin layer of soil.

4. Cherokee rose is a plant that likes fertile and moist conditions, so during the planting process attention must be paid to water and fertilizer. During the high temperatures of summer and its bud stage, flowering and fruiting stages, sufficient water supply must be ensured. When there is more rain, attention must be paid to drainage, and waterlogging that causes root rot should not occur. During winter plowing, decomposed organic fertilizer and human and livestock manure and urine can be applied to Cherokee rose. During its vigorous growth period, fertilizer should be applied frequently. If it is a period of high temperature and drought, diluted fertilizer can be applied. Moreover, before each fertilization, weeds in the field must be removed, so that the fertilizer is not taken away by the weeds.

5. Plants of the Rosaceae family have relatively few pests and diseases, but cultivated varieties still develop common pests and diseases such as scale insects, aphids, canker and black spot. In addition to spraying pesticides for control, it is best to remove and destroy seriously affected plants, so as not to affect other healthy Cherokee rose plants.

In addition to growing Cherokee rose from seed, it can also be propagated by division, cuttings, layering and grafting, and in production the method generally used more often is cuttings, but these will not be described one by one here. Friends who want to know more can consult experienced growers or look up materials.