Latest Prices of Spatholobus suberectus Seeds and Introduction to Cultivation Methods
Spatholobus suberectus is a perennial woody climbing plant of the genus Spatholobus in the Fabaceae family. It gets its name because a red sap flows out from a fresh cut. Its dried vine stem is used as medicine and has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, and dredging collaterals. At present, the quantity of wild Spatholobus suberectus is decreasing, and resources are gradually becoming scarce. Therefore, artificial cultivation of Spatholobus suberectus has good prospects. Now let us take a look at the price of Spatholobus suberectus seeds and its cultivation methods!
How much do Spatholobus suberectus seeds cost?
The price of Spatholobus suberectus seeds is about 50 to 60 yuan per jin, but prices vary greatly depending on seed quality, variety, market, and other factors. Spatholobus suberectus is a traditional Chinese medicinal material and a raw material for many clinical medicines, and market demand is huge. At the same time, Spatholobus suberectus is tolerant of poor soil and highly adaptable, sometimes reaching dozens of meters in length, and is also an ideal vine species for urban greening and for treating rocky desertification and desertification. In production, it is mostly propagated by sowing, and can also be propagated by cuttings and division.
Sowing methods for Spatholobus suberectus
1. Site selection and land preparation: Choose gently sloping land with deep soil, good drainage and moisture retention, and shelter from wind and humidity as the seedbed site. Deeply plow and sun-dry the soil for 5 to 10 days, apply 800 to 1000 kg of farmyard manure or 40 to 50 kg of compound fertilizer per mu, then after deep plowing and making ridges, cover with a layer of raw soil and sow.
2. Seed collection and germination: When Spatholobus suberectus turns dark blue in late autumn and early winter, the seeds can be collected and sun-dried for use. Sow from early April to late May. Before sowing, soak the seeds in 0.3 to 0.5% potassium permanganate for 24 hours for germination promotion and sterilization. After soaking, remove them and dry them in the shade, and sow after half a day.
3. Sowing method: After evenly broadcasting Spatholobus suberectus seeds, cover with a thin layer of soil. After sowing, water thoroughly once with a watering can, but do not pour too forcefully to avoid washing away the seeds. Then build a 2.5 m high shade shed and cover it with 70% shade netting. Afterward, water as needed to keep the soil moist.
Cultivation methods for Spatholobus suberectus
1. Bag cultivation: When Spatholobus suberectus seedlings are 5 to 10 cm tall, remove the weak and keep the strong, and clear weeds. When the seedlings are more than 15 cm tall, they can be put into nutrient bags for cultivation. Do not damage the roots when bagging, and avoid high-temperature weather. After bagging, shade and sun protection are still needed, and water thoroughly once on the same day.
2. Transplanting and field planting: Spatholobus suberectus seedlings can be transplanted when they are 40 cm tall. The best transplanting time is June to July. Add 20 to 30 kg of decomposed farmyard manure at the bottom of the planting hole as base fertilizer, cover with 20 cm of mature soil, plant the seedling in the middle of the hole, add soil and press firmly, and water thoroughly once.
3. Cultivation management: After transplanting Spatholobus suberectus, management should be strengthened. Pay attention to watering and weeding, and replant dead seedlings in time. When the seedlings reach 50 cm and are not convenient to transplant, guide the vines onto trees or trellises in time, then apply one topdressing.
4. Pest and disease control: The main disease of Spatholobus suberectus is root rot, which can be prevented by paying attention to drainage. The main pest is spiders, which often occur from May to September and can be controlled with 800-fold dilution of 90% trichlorfon, sprayed once every 7 days for 2 to 3 times in a row.
5. Timely harvesting: Spatholobus suberectus can be harvested after two years of cultivation. It can be harvested throughout the year, but autumn is best. Generally, all parts more than 100 cm from the root can be cut and used as medicine. After harvesting, leave for 3 to 5 days, then wash clean, and process into 50 cm lengths or slice and sun-dry.