Latest Prices for Iris Seeds and How to Grow Them
Iris is one of the important flowers in the garden, also known as bamboo-leaf iris, blue butterfly, purple butterfly, etc. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Iris in the family Iridaceae. Its flower colors are rich and its flower shapes are unusual. It is often used as an excellent material for flower beds and courtyard landscaping, and can also be used as a ground cover plant. Some species are excellent fresh-cut flower materials. Now let us take a look at iris seed prices and growing methods!
How much does a jin of iris seeds cost?
The price of iris seeds is about 20 to 30 yuan per jin, but prices vary greatly depending on seed quality, variety, market, and purchase quantity. Iris usually blooms in spring, with a flowering period from April to June, and is mostly propagated by division or sowing. Division can be done after flowering in spring or in autumn, and plants are generally divided and replanted once every 2 to 4 years. Seeds should be sown immediately after maturity. Seedlings take 2 to 3 years to bloom, but forcing cultivation is also possible.
Sowing methods for iris
1. Sowing time: Iris is generally sown in autumn (August to September). The sowing pot is best a shallow pot, preferably about 10 in height, and the substrate should be fine sandy soil. Before sowing, the seeds can be soaked in warm water for one day to increase the germination rate.
2. Sowing method: Iris seeds can be broadcast directly. After sowing, cover them with a layer of fine sandy soil, then slowly immerse the pot in clean water. Once the sandy soil is completely moist, take it out and place it in a position with good light.
3. Post-sowing management: After sowing iris, whenever the surface of the potting soil is found to be dry, use the method above to soak it with water. Seedlings usually emerge 7 to 10 days after sowing. If not sowing in pots, water can be applied with a fine-rose watering can or a sprayer.
How to grow iris
1. Soil: For iris, choose clay loam rich in humus or alkaline soil mixed with lime. Before planting, apply decomposed compost and a small amount of bone meal, plant ash, etc. as base fertilizer. In addition, iris should not be planted too deeply, and the rhizome should be pressed firmly.
2. Temperature: Iris likes a moist environment with plenty of sunlight. The most suitable growing temperature is 15 to 17°C. If the light is too strong, appropriate shading should be provided. If the humidity is too high, humidity can be reduced by heating and ventilation.
3. Watering: After planting iris, water thoroughly once. After that, water according to the dry and wet condition of the soil. Generally, soil that is slightly dry is better, but waterlogging or long-term excessive moisture should be avoided. To keep the plant looking attractive, the leaves can be washed.
4. Fertilizing: During the growing period, iris is top-dressed twice, once each in spring and autumn, at 60 grams per square meter. In spring, use 4 parts bone meal, 2 parts superphosphate, 1 part potassium sulfate, and 1 part ammonium sulfate. In autumn, use 4 parts bone meal, 2 parts superphosphate, and 1 part potassium sulfate.
5. Diseases: The disease most likely to occur during iris cultivation is soft rot. If soft rot is found in the plant, the plant should be dug up promptly, the rotten parts cut off, and the planting site changed or the pot changed for transplanting.
6. Pests: The main pest of iris is the bean chafer. Control is mainly carried out by manually catching adults and poisoning larvae. A 250-fold dilution of 25% wettable phosmet can be poured to prevent underground pests. In winter, dead leaves and damaged branches should be cleaned up.