What Is the Price of Iris Seeds? A Detailed Guide to Planting Methods
Iris is one of the important flowers in the garden, also known by the names flat bamboo flower, 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, and it is often used as a good material for flower beds and courtyard landscaping, and can also be used as ground cover plants. Some species are excellent cut flower materials. Now let us take a look at iris seed prices and planting 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 is generally replanted once every 2 to 4 years of cultivation. Seeds should be sown immediately after maturity, and seedlings need 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 is 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 directly broadcast sown. After sowing, cover 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 location with good light.
3. Post-sowing management: If the surface of the potting soil is found to be dry after sowing iris, use the method above to soak it with water. Usually, seedlings emerge 7 to 10 days after sowing. If not sowing in a pot, use a fine-hole watering can or sprayer to irrigate and supply water.
Planting Methods for 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 deep, and the rhizome should be pressed firmly.
2. Temperature: Iris prefers a moist environment with ample sunlight, and the most suitable growth temperature is 15 to 17°C. If the light is too strong, appropriate shading should be provided. If the humidity is too high, the humidity can be reduced by heating and ventilation.
3. Watering: After planting iris, water thoroughly once, and afterward water according to the dry and wet condition of the soil. Generally, the soil is best kept slightly dry, but water accumulation in the soil or long-term excessive moisture should be avoided. To keep the plant looking attractive, the leaves can be washed.
4. Fertilizing: During the growth period, iris is topdressed twice, once each in spring and autumn, with an application rate of 60 grams per sq m. 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 the plant is found to have soft rot, it should be dug up promptly, the rotten parts removed, and the planting site changed or the pot changed for transplanting.
6. Pests: The main pest of iris is the bean beetle. Treatment 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, clean up dead leaves and destroy branches.