How much do peanut seeds cost? Detailed guide to growing methods

The peanut is a widely eaten nut, also known as the groundnut, longevity fruit, mud bean and so on. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Arachis in the legume family, with abundant root nodules on its roots and an upright or prostrate stem. It is widely cultivated throughout our country, preferring warm climates and sandy soil areas with moderate rainfall, and it has a long growing season. Now let us take a look together at peanut seed prices and growing methods!

How much do peanut seeds cost per jin?

The price of peanut seeds is about 8 to 10 yuan per jin, but prices vary considerably depending on seed quality, variety, place of origin, market and so on. Peanuts are grown very widely in our country. Usually one mu of land needs about twenty jin of peanut seeds, with one thousand holes per mu and two to three seeds per hole, and the yield per mu is about 600 jin, while high-yield fields can approach 800 jin.

What varieties of peanut are there?

1. Common type: The pod shell is thick, the veins are smooth, the pod resembles a cocoon, there is no keel, and the seeds are mostly oval. This is the main variety cultivated in our country.

2. Wasp-waist type: The pod shell is very thin, the veins are prominent, there is a keel, and there are three or more seeds, occasionally two. The seed coat is dull in color and lacks luster.

3. Multi-seed type: There are relatively many seeds inside the pod, arranged in a bead-like shape. The shell is thick, the veins are smooth, and the seed coat is mostly red, occasionally white.

4. Pearl type: The pod shell is thin, the pod is small, generally with two seeds, a high kernel yield, and plump seeds that are mostly heart-shaped, with the seed coat mostly white.

Sowing methods for peanuts

1. Sowing time: The optimum temperature for peanut flowering is 23 to 28°C, with a minimum temperature of 19°C; the optimum temperature for pod setting is 25 to 30°C, with a minimum temperature of 15°C. The sowing time should be reasonably arranged according to the air temperature in each area and local sowing habits. A suitable sowing time favors high yields.

2. Sowing method: Peanut sowing methods are divided by cultivation method into open-field sowing and film-mulch sowing. Planting density is determined by plant height, fruiting range and leaf area size, and planting density is decided according to climate characteristics, soil fertility, the variety chosen and cultivation conditions.

3. Sowing depth: The sowing depth for peanuts is preferably about 5 cm. Grasp the principles of "do not sow deep when dry, do not sow shallow when wet" and that clay soil should be sown shallow while sandy soil or large sandy plots should be sown deep. For open-field cultivation, the deepest must not exceed 7 cm and the shallowest must not be less than 3 cm.

4. Pressing after sowing: Pressing after sowing is an effective way to sow peanuts in drought resistance and ensure a full stand. After pressing, not only is soil moisture evaporation reduced, but the seeds can also make close contact with the soil, prompting moisture from the lower soil layer to rise, preventing drying out, and facilitating germination and emergence.

Growing methods for peanuts

1. Checking seedlings and filling gaps: After peanuts emerge, check the seedlings promptly, and fill gaps promptly where there is a serious shortage of seedlings, so that the number of seedlings per unit area reaches the planned requirement. This work is generally carried out 3 to 5 days after emergence.

2. Clearing around the seedlings to strengthen them: Peanut seedling clearing is done at the first intertillage after the peanuts have a full stand, using a small hoe to scrape the soil around the peanut seedlings outward in all directions, so that the 2 cotyledons and the first pair of lateral branches are exposed above the soil surface, which helps the first pair of lateral branches develop robustly and makes the seedlings grow strong.

3. Irrigation and drainage: Peanuts fear both drought and waterlogging. The irrigation period is mainly decided according to the amount and distribution of precipitation during the peanut growth period, the soil moisture content, and the soil moisture requirements of peanuts at each growth stage.

4. Moderate control: About 30 days after peanut flowering, to prevent the plants from growing excessively, when the plants grow too vigorously and the field closes in too early, spray paclobutrazol on the leaves for chemical control. Applying it to fields with excessive growth can increase yield by 10%.

5. Pest and disease control: Peanuts are susceptible to leaf spot disease and peanut rust. For leaf spot disease, use 70 to 80 kg per mu of a 1000-fold solution of 75% thiophanate-methyl or 70 to 80 kg of an 800 to 1000-fold solution of 50% carbendazim. For peanut rust, use 30 to 40 ml per mu of 20% triadimefon emulsifiable concentrate mixed with 40 kg of water.

When are peanuts planted? Introduction to peanut planting time and planting methods

Peanut planting time

Under normal conditions, peanuts are suitable for planting from the end of April to the beginning of May.

Little facts about peanut planting

1. Leveling the land

The peanut is an economic crop that flowers above ground and, after forming pegs, drills into the soil to set fruit. It is suitable for planting in loose sandy soil and oil sandy soil. Plots for planting peanuts should be deeply plowed, and together with plowing, apply 30-40 tons of high-quality farmyard manure per hectare, then press 1-2 times after plowing. Where conditions permit, irrigate first, then mix farmyard manure and chemical fertilizer and apply them into the furrows, form ridges and press them, in preparation for timely sowing. Note that peanuts prefer fresh ground and are not suitable for continuous cropping or alternating cropping. Better preceding crops are corn, millet and sorghum.

2. Cultivated varieties

For high peanut yields, good seed is the foundation. The peanut varieties suitable for planting in this region mainly include the Fuhua series and the Jifu series (commonly known as Sililong). The growth period is about 110-120 days. Choose pods that are large, plump, uniform in shape and unbroken as seed. Before shelling, dry them in the sun for 1-3 days, and after shelling carry out further seed selection, choosing seeds with pure color and uniform shape as seed.

3. Scientific fertilization

Peanuts are relatively tolerant of poor soil. Fertilization should be based mainly on base fertilizer, applying 30 tons of farmyard manure per hectare; chemical fertilizer should be based mainly on phosphate fertilizer, applying 300-400 jin of diammonium phosphate per hectare. For planting peanuts in poor soil, additionally apply 200-300 jin of urea per hectare.

Layered fertilization: Fertilizer applied before sowing should be divided into base fertilizer and seed fertilizer and applied in two layers.

Split fertilization: This mainly means that quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer should adopt a split fertilization technique combining base fertilizer, seed fertilizer and topdressing. Quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer should be based mainly on base fertilizer and seed fertilizer, and if signs of fertilizer deficiency appear during growth, topdress promptly with a certain amount of urea or other fertilizer in a targeted way.

Deep fertilization: Base fertilizer should be applied 8-10 cm below the seed, seed fertilizer should be applied 3-5 cm below the seed, and the depth of topdressing should reach more than 10 cm.

4. Timely sowing and rational close planting

The suitable sowing period for peanuts in this region is early to mid-May, with the specific sowing date depending on weather conditions. The principle is: as long as the soil temperature at 5 cm depth steadily passes 12°C, sowing can begin, with 3-4 seeds per hole and a soil covering thickness of 3-5 cm, and the upper grid pressed well; the second is dibbling with seed covered by soil. If the subsoil moisture is insufficient, the water-sitting method must be used for planting. When using water-sitting planting, be sure to wait until the water has completely infiltrated before carrying out fertilization, sowing, soil covering and other steps.

Before sowing peanuts, soak the seeds to promote germination. Soak them in warm water (two parts cold to one part boiling) for 3-4 hours, keep them moist, and place them at 20-25°C to sweat the seeds and promote germination. After a full day and night they will sprout. When sowing, sow the seeds on moist soil to prevent the sprouts from drying out. Sprouted seeds should be sown at any time and should not be left overnight, so as to avoid the sprouts growing too long and damaging the embryo. Peanuts generally should be sparse on fertile land and dense on poor land; the suitable sowing density in this region is 150,000-200,000 plants per hectare, and the suitable sowing density for each plot should be determined according to soil fertility and the density tolerance of the variety.

How much do mini water lily seeds cost? Introduction to prices and growing methods

The mini water lily is a perennial aquatic plant of the genus Nymphaea in the water lily family, with extremely high ornamental value. So how much do mini water lily seeds cost? Now let us take a look together at mini water lily seed prices and growing methods!

How much do mini water lily seeds cost?

Mini water lily seed price list:

Variety Specification Reference price Variety Specification Reference price

Zhuangyuan Hong 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan Baolian Deng 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan

Zixiang Lian 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan Athena 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan

Xue Meiren 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan Xin Guifei 30 seeds/pack 1-2 yuan

Note: The mini water lily is a general term for the smaller group of plants among water lilies. There are very many varieties, usually named according to differences in flower type, but the price differences among different varieties are not great. The above prices are for reference only; please rely on the actual price when purchasing.

Sowing methods for mini water lilies

1. Sowing time: Mini water lily seeds have no dormancy period. As long as the water temperature can be kept above 16°C, they can be sown in all four seasons. Under suitable temperature and light conditions, it takes 50-60 days from sowing to flowering in spring and 60-80 days in autumn.

2. Seed treatment: The outer shell of mini water lily seeds is hard and dense. Before soaking, the seeds must be nicked manually. Rub the end with the small depression on rough cement ground until a layer of skin is worn through. Do not damage the kernel inside, and do not remove the shell, so that the seeds absorb water and swell.

3. Soaking seeds to promote germination: Soak the cracked mini water lily seeds in warm water at about 20-40°C. For small household quantities, they can be placed in a thermos to keep warm. Generally, after 3-5 days of soaking to promote germination they will sprout, with the embryo emerging from the crack.

Growing methods for mini water lilies

1. Transplanting: For planting mini water lilies, choose a bottomless ceramic pot or plastic flower pot with a diameter of 45-75 cm. Add half a pot of garden soil or river pond mud. When transplanting, press the fine roots of the small lotus seedlings into the mud, one plant per pot, and after transplanting add an appropriate amount of water, to the extent of not submerging the lotus leaves.

2. Water: Mini water lilies need different amounts of watering at different growth stages. When first planted, do not use too much water; too much water will hinder the growth of young roots and cause root rot. As the leaves grow larger, gradually add more clean water, and in summer water once in the morning and once in the evening.

3. Fertilization: Before planting mini water lilies, mix a small amount of decomposed cake fertilizer liquid or bean bran or peanut bran into the pot soil as base fertilizer, but do not apply excessive fertilizer. Generally, mixing a small amount of cake fertilizer powder and other base fertilizer into the growing medium at planting time can meet its needs for the whole year.

4. Light: Mini water lilies like ample sunlight. If light is less than 4 hours per day, flower buds cannot form. During the growth period, they need to be placed on a sunny balcony or in a sunny spot by a windowsill so they receive full sun. In summer and early autumn, appropriate shading is needed around midday.

5. Pruning: When mini water lily leaves grow too many and too dense, some leaves can be appropriately removed to help the plant breathe and ventilate, and also to help it flower. When multiple plants are grown in the same container and it is found that the leaves are competing for sunlight, they should be divided into separate pots promptly.