Latest Prices for Dichondra Seeds and a Detailed Guide to Growing Them
Dichondra, also known as creeping dichondra, golden key, and pennywort, is a perennial creeping small herbaceous plant of the genus Dichondra in the Convolvulaceae family. It is found in all provinces south of the Yangtze River in China, and its spread can be described as a “green carpet.” It is suitable for cultivation and ornamental display in parks, institutions, courtyard green spaces, and the like, and can also be used as a soil-fixing material for ditch slopes, embankment slopes, roadsides, and so on. Now let us take a look together at the price of dichondra seeds and how to grow them!
How much is a jin of dichondra seeds?
The price of dichondra seeds is about 30 to 40 yuan per jin, but prices vary depending on seed quality, variety, place of origin, market, and other factors. Dichondra has emerald green leaves, a low plant form, dense and attractive leaves, tolerance to light foot traffic, vigorous vitality, strong stress resistance, wide adaptability, and low requirements for growing conditions. It requires no pruning and has both ornamental value and the functions of soil fixation and slope protection, greening, and environmental purification. As an excellent groundcover plant, it has been widely used in the northern subtropical regions of southern China.
Sowing methods for dichondra
1. Sowing time: For dichondra, spring sowing is best in April to May, and autumn sowing is best in September to October. When the soil temperature reaches 21°C, this is the optimal sowing time. The sowing rate is 10 to 15 grams per sq m. Before sowing, soaking the seeds in 50 mg/kg GA for 4 hours gives better results.
2. Sowing method: When sowing dichondra, drill or broadcast the treated seeds onto the prepared seedbed, then rake the soil so that the seeds enter the soil 1 to 2 cm deep, press the soil down, and cover with non-woven fabric or straw curtains to increase temperature and maintain humidity, promote uniform emergence, and improve the emergence rate.
⟦NL>Growing methods for dichondra
1. Fertilization: After spring planting, dichondra can be given foliar topdressing 15 to 20 days later, applying 2.5 kg of urea per mu. From the end of March to early April, apply a compound fertilizer once, 10 kg per mu. In August to September, apply topdressing once more, with 50 kg of calcium superphosphate and 25 kg of potassium sulfate per mu.
2. Watering: Dichondra prefers shade. To ensure that dichondra can still grow luxuriantly and keep normal leaf color from June to September, it is necessary to supplement water appropriately during dry periods. Each watering should penetrate to a depth of 10 cm. Watering should be done in the evening, and automatic sprinkler irrigation should be used whenever possible.
3. Weeding: Dichondra has a short stature and fine leaves, strong encroaching ability, and tolerance for extensive management, but during the period when planted grass blocks have not yet fully covered the ground, weeds need to be removed. Afterward, take advantage of rainy days or after watering to pull weeds by hand.
4. Spiking: After 2 to 3 years of cultivation, dichondra's rhizomes become densely packed together, which can easily cause soil compaction and affect aeration and water infiltration. Spiking can be done according to the situation, or a knife or spade can be used to cut lines and sever the grass roots, improving soil looseness.
5. Pests and diseases: From June to September, Spodoptera litura outbreaks occur intermittently on dichondra and are highly damaging. Once discovered, 80% dichlorvos emulsifiable concentrate and 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate can be mixed to make a 300-fold solution, and spraying in the evening gives good control results.