How to select Bupleurum seeds? What are the seedling-raising methods?

In folk practice, there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal herbs, and Bupleurum is one of them. It can be used to treat illnesses such as colds with fever and alternating chills and fever. Nowadays, some people also specifically grow Bupleurum to sell, so how should Bupleurum be selected for planting? What are its seedling-raising methods? Friends who want to know will understand after reading the following.

1. How to select Bupleurum seeds?

When choosing Bupleurum seeds, it is best to choose seeds set by two-year-old plants that are free of pests and diseases and grow vigorously. When sowing, it is best to use fresh seeds that have been treated; old seeds cannot be used. Stored Bupleurum seeds should be kept in a cool, low-temperature, dry place. The safe moisture content for storage should be lower than 12%-14%.

2. Where to buy Bupleurum seeds?

Now we can buy Bupleurum seeds through many channels. For example, we can buy them online, or go directly to the local flower market to buy them. Seeds like this are generally sold in flower markets. You can also buy them on our Nongxun Network e-commerce platform, with guaranteed quality, fair prices, and good after-sales service.

3. Seedling-raising methods for Bupleurum seeds

1. Seed treatment

Choose seeds set by 2-year-old plants that are free of pests and diseases and grow vigorously. Before sowing, soak them in warm water at 30-40°C for 24h, then remove the shriveled seeds floating on the water surface, take out the plump seeds that sink to the bottom, dry them, and sow.

2. Direct sowing

Sow in early April, by drilling or dibbling. For drilling, open furrows at a row spacing of 20cm; for dibbling, open holes at a hole spacing of 20-15cm, with the sowing furrow (or hole) 1-1.2cm deep. Scatter the seeds evenly into the furrow (or hole), cover with soil 0.6-0.9cm, water thoroughly, and cover with grass to keep warm and moist. The sowing rate is about 23kg/hm2. After emergence, remove the grass, thin the seedlings, fill in gaps, and weed. When the seedlings are 10cm high, thin to a final stand at a plant spacing of 15cm.

3. Seedling raising and transplanting

Choose a sunny plot as the seedbed and sow in March, by drilling or broadcasting. For drilling, use a row spacing of 9cm, draw small shallow furrows, scatter the seeds evenly into the furrows, cover with soil, press lightly, then sprinkle water with a watering can and cover with plastic film or straw curtains to keep warm and moist. Alternatively, first irrigate the seedbed, and sow after the water seeps down. When the seedlings are 4-6cm high, they can be transplanted to the field with soil at a row spacing of 20 x 15cm.

The above is all the content that the editor wants to share with you today. Many people may be familiar with Chinese medicinal herbs like Bupleurum. The market demand is relatively large and the price is not low, so the planting prospects are still good. It is just that everyone needs to pay more attention when selecting seeds and can buy them at a regular large flower market. The editor also explained the seedling-raising methods in detail. If you need them, you can save this article.

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