Latest Prices for Morning Glory Seeds and a Detailed Guide to Growing Them

Morning glory is a common ornamental plant, also known as bowl flower, morning glory, trumpet flower, etc. It is an annual twining herbaceous plant of the genus Ipomoea in the family Convolvulaceae. It is generally sown in spring and blooms in summer and autumn. There are many varieties, and the flower colors include blue, crimson, peach red, purple, etc., as well as mixed colors. The edges of the petals vary greatly. Let us take a look below at the price of morning glory seeds and how to grow them!

How much does a jin of morning glory seeds cost?

The price of morning glory seeds is about 20 to 30 yuan per jin, but prices vary greatly depending on seed quality, variety, place of origin, market, and so on. Morning glory seeds are large, but the germination rate is not high. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 18 to 23°C, and the seedlings can grow at temperatures above 10°C. The growing method for morning glory is very simple. Around March, dig a hole in the soil, drop in a few seeds, and cover them. However, once the seedlings grow, they need a trellis to climb.

What varieties of morning glory are there?

1. Lobed leaf morning glory: The flowers of lobed leaf morning glory are blue-purple or purple-red, and the corolla tube is lighter in color. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from August to October. It is native to the Americas and is commonly cultivated throughout China, and often escapes into the wild.

2. Round leaf morning glory: The flowers of round leaf morning glory are purple-red, red, or white. It is native to tropical America and is widely cultivated and naturalized around the world. It has been distributed in most areas of China.

3. Large-flowered morning glory: The flower diameter of large-flowered morning glory can reach 10 cm or more. It has rich flower colors and many varieties. The flowering period is from May to October. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa, and is now cultivated in many places around the world, especially in Japan.

4. Variable morning glory: The flowers of variable morning glory are borne several together in umbel-like cymes. It is native to South America and is distributed throughout the tropics. It is found in Taiwan, China, the Dongsha Islands of Guangdong, and other coastal islands of China.

How are morning glory seeds sown?

1. Sowing time: Morning glory is generally sown in spring. It does not need pre-germination treatment, and it has no requirements for soil. Of course, if there is nutrient soil or the like, that can be used too, and ordinary flower soil is also fine.

2. Sowing method: When sowing morning glory, soak the seeds in warm water for 4 to 6 hours, treat them moderately with sulfuric acid, scatter them in the soil, and cover them with a thick layer of soil, about 1 cm.

3. Post-sowing management: After sowing morning glory, cover with about 2 cm of soil, then water thoroughly. They generally germinate in about 3 to 5 days. Once two leaves have grown, they can be transplanted.

How to grow morning glory

1. Planting: When planting morning glory, first choose soil with good drainage, provide appropriate ventilation and sufficient sunlight, and water it. Apply a dilute fertilizer once every half month, and control the amount of nitrogen fertilizer to prevent the stems and leaves from growing too luxuriantly.

2. Flower pot: The root development of morning glory needs temperature. Using a black pot absorbs heat better than using a red pot. The pot should be turned frequently so that sunlight exposure is even and the root system develops fully. Horse hooves, cooked sesame residue, and the like can be used as base fertilizer.

3. Water and fertilizer: For morning glory, it is best to choose a culture soil with good drainage and provide sufficient sunlight and a well-ventilated environment. During the growth period, water when the surface of the potting soil is slightly dry, and apply dilute liquid fertilizer once every half month. Nitrogen fertilizer should not be used too much, so as to avoid the stems and leaves growing too luxuriantly.

4. Pinching: When planting morning glory, after the potting soil has settled, insert a thin bamboo pole 1 meter long into the pot, then take about 3 meters of galvanized wire and, with one end wrapped around the bamboo pole level with the soil surface, coil it upward from the pot rim to form a well-proportioned tower-shaped spiral support that is large at the bottom and small at the top.

5. Vine training: Morning glory is a left-twining plant, so the coiling direction of the galvanized wire must match the habit of morning glory twining to the left. When the main vine climbs to the top of the pole along the galvanized wire, remove the growing tip. Each time a side vine grows 6 to 7 leaves, pinch off its tip.

6. Pests and diseases: Morning glory is mainly prone to white rust. If this occurs, the diseased plants can be pulled up promptly and destroyed. In the early stage of the disease, spray 1% Bordeaux mixture or 50% dimethomorph 500-fold solution, spraying once every 10 to 15 days.