How much does a jin of downy rose myrtle seeds cost? Detailed explanation of planting time, methods and benefits

Downy rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) is an evergreen shrub used for landscaping and ecological environment construction, as well as for hillside revegetation and soil and water conservation. So how much does a jin of its seeds cost? When is the right time to plant? How do you plant it? What benefits does it have? According to the Jiangsu seedling planting base, the price of downy rose myrtle seeds is still quite low, with the market price per jin of seeds staying at around 120-150 yuan.

When is the right time to plant downy rose myrtle?

The best time to sow downy rose myrtle seeds is from February to May and from August to October each year. Seeds sown during these two periods have the highest germination rate and grow the best.

If you want to increase the germination rate of downy rose myrtle seeds, you can do this:

1. Select high-quality, plump downy rose myrtle seeds.

2. Choose flat terrain with plenty of sunlight and a good drainage system for sowing.

3. Prepare the soil in advance, remove weeds, apply fertilizer and water.

4. Keep the sowing depth at around 1-3 cm.

How do you plant downy rose myrtle?

1. Soak the seeds in warm water for about 12 to 24 hours, until the seeds swell.

2. Sow the seeds in a soil layer about 1 cm thick, with the water depth between one-half and two-thirds of the height of the flower pot, and let the water slowly soak upward. Sow the seeds directly in the base soil at a spacing of 3 to 5 cm, covering them with soil about two to three times the thickness of the seeds.

3. In late autumn or early spring, after sowing in autumn, once a cold wave hits, you can use plastic bags to wrap the soil in the planting area. The purpose is to keep the soil warm and moist. After the seedlings emerge, uncover the plastic film promptly so the seedlings can be exposed to sunlight.

Because of its high medicinal value, many medicines need to extract certain components from downy rose myrtle, so in the future the cultivation of downy rose myrtle will be a very good industry.

Appendix: Benefits of downy rose myrtle

1. The fruit of downy rose myrtle is a berry-type fruit. This fruit is not large, with a diameter of less than 2 cm, and appears dark purple. However, this fruit contains a large amount of nutrients such as phenols, flavonoids, amino acids and various organic acids. After people eat it, it brings many benefits to the body and can make up for symptoms of nutritional deficiency.

2. After the root of downy rose myrtle is used as medicine, it is also a traditional Chinese medicine with excellent effects. The greatest effects of this medicine are dispelling wind, invigorating the body, and astringing to stop diarrhea. It has obvious therapeutic effects on acute and chronic gastroenteritis, stomach pain and indigestion in humans. In addition, the root of this plant can also treat hepatitis, dysentery and various rheumatic bone diseases, and also has a certain therapeutic effect on lumbar muscle strain and uterine bleeding.

3. The fruit of downy rose myrtle also has certain medicinal value. The iron content in this fruit is very high. After humans eat it, it can play a role in nourishing the blood and can reduce the occurrence of anemia in humans. In addition, it also has the effect of nourishing and calming the fetus for pregnant women, and can reduce the occurrence of symptoms of restless fetus.