What is the price of mosquito repellent plant seeds? Detailed planting methods
The scientific name of the mosquito repellent plant is scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), a perennial herbaceous or shrub-like plant of the Geraniaceae family, genus Pelargonium. It is widely popular because the plant has a volatile fragrance. Outdoors it can decorate rock gardens, flower beds and flower borders; in pots it can accent living rooms, bedrooms, meeting venues and other public places, and it can also be used for cut flower production. Now let's take a look at mosquito repellent plant seed prices and planting methods!
How much is a jin of mosquito repellent plant seeds?
The price of mosquito repellent plant seeds is about 40 to 50 yuan per jin, but prices vary depending on seed quality, variety, market and place of origin. The mosquito repellent plant likes a mild, fresh environment, and is not tolerant of intense heat or severe cold. It grows very well at temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees. In production it is generally propagated by sowing or cuttings. The cutting method is usually carried out in spring and autumn, and sowing can be done in March.
How do you sow mosquito repellent plant seeds?
Mosquito repellent plant seeds can be sown in both spring and autumn, with indoor pot sowing in spring being best. The suitable germination temperature is 20 to 25°C. Because the seeds of the mosquito repellent plant are not large, the soil covering after sowing should not be deep. They germinate about 2 to 5 days after sowing. Seeds sown in autumn can bloom in the summer of the following year. Seedling plants propagated by sowing can be selected to breed excellent intermediate-type varieties.
How should the mosquito repellent plant be grown well?
1. Soil: The mosquito repellent plant requires fertile, well-drained soil. For potted soil, you can use 1/3 leaf mold, 1/3 rice husk ash and 1/3 garden soil, then add a small amount of calcium superphosphate and mix evenly.
2. Watering: The mosquito repellent plant is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. If the pot soil water content is too high, it will cause leggy growth or root rot. In spring and autumn when growth and flowering are vigorous, it can be watered a little more. In winter when temperatures are low, watering should be minimized.
3. Temperature: The most suitable growth temperature for the mosquito repellent plant is 10 to 25°C. It can overwinter safely above 0°C. Above 15°C it can normally release its lemon fragrance, and the higher the temperature, the stronger the fragrance.
4. Fertilizing: When cultivating the mosquito repellent plant, in addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, during the growing season, especially at the peak of flowering, a thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 7 to 10 days. Water less or not at all 3 to 5 days before fertilizing.
5. Light: In spring and early summer, when light is not too strong, the mosquito repellent plant can be placed in a place with sufficient light, but in the hot seasons of midsummer and early autumn it should be placed in shade, avoiding direct strong light.
6. Pruning: In spring, if the mosquito repellent plant grows too vigorously, branch thinning and pruning can be carried out. After flowering, promptly cut off spent flowers and overly dense branches. During the dormant period, prune once more.
7. Pests and diseases: If the mosquito repellent plant is improperly managed, root rot or stem and leaf rot can occur. You can spray fungicides such as chlorothalonil or carbendazim (800 to 1000 times dilution), but do not spray frequently.
Why does the mosquito repellent plant not bloom?
1. Overwatering the mosquito repellent plant, or exposure to rain, or long-term water accumulation in the pot causing root rot, yellow leaf edges or leggy growth all affect flowering.
2. Overfertilizing the mosquito repellent plant easily causes leggy branches and leaves without flowering or with sparse flowering, but insufficient fertilizing or no fertilizing also affects normal plant growth and flowering.
3. In winter, if the room temperature is above 20°C and ventilation is poor, the mosquito repellent plant's branches and leaves easily become leggy, affecting flowering the following year, but if the overwintering temperature is below 0°C it is prone to cold damage.
4. In summer, if the mosquito repellent plant is exposed to direct sunlight, the leaf edges are prone to sunscald, growth is poor, or flowers and leaves drop.
5. If the mosquito repellent plant has few leaves for a long time, the growth period will be delayed, and the number of flower buds and flowers will be small.
6. When the mosquito repellent plant is kept indoors in winter and spring, long-term insufficient light easily causes the plant to become leggy and not bloom.