Lucky Clover (Shamrock) Seed Prices, Sowing Time, Planting Methods and Flower Meaning
Clover is the general name for a variety of herbaceous plants with trifoliate palmate compound leaves, mainly including three groups: the Trifolium genus (considered the most authentic clover) and the Medicago genus in the Fabaceae family, and certain species in the Oxalis genus of the Oxalidaceae family. So how much does clover seed cost per jin? When should it be sown? How is it planted? What is its flower meaning? According to Jiujiang Seed Company, clover seed prices are around 45 yuan/jin.
When should clover seeds be sown?
As for the timing, in the north it can be planted from February to September, while in the south it can be sown year-round. The seeding rate of 12-15 grams per sq m is appropriate; do not be greedy with more, nor too little. For slope protection and greening, it can be broadcast directly, then covered with degradable non-woven fabric. In parks and residential communities, it is likewise broadcast directly, with soil cover not exceeding 1 cm thick. If watering conditions are good, water once every 3-5 days, deciding on your own according to the weather; if watering conditions are poor, it is recommended to broadcast after rain. Generally, all seeds can germinate within 10-20 days.
How are clover seeds planted?
1. Land preparation: Since white clover seeds are very small and have weak soil-penetrating ability, the land for sowing white clover requires fine and thorough tilling. Before sowing, level and rake the soil fine to help the seeds germinate and emerge. Ensure good drainage and flood prevention, and irrigation facilities; after sowing, the terrain should not be disturbed.
2. Fertilization: White clover is not tolerant of heavy fertilizer; excessive fertility easily leads to overly vigorous growth, lodging, rot and other problems. So under normal circumstances, fertilize once each in early spring and early autumn within a year, with the amount considered as appropriate. Fertilization should focus mainly on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers; applying a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer helps strengthen the seedlings.
3. Field management: White clover seedlings grow at a moderate rate and are vulnerable to weed invasion. At this time, combine fertilization and watering to promote faster growth of the seedlings; once grown, they can withstand the harm of weeds. During the seedling stage, weeds should be removed frequently, especially for spring-sown ones. White clover has few diseases, though brown spot and powdery mildew sometimes occur; you can first mow, then use Bordeaux mixture, lime sulfur mixture, or carbendazim for control. White clover has relatively many insect pests, especially white grubs and snails, which cause serious damage. For white grubs, the selected pesticide is 50% isofenphos-methyl, applied at 3 kg per mu diluted in 3 tons of water, sprayed in mid-April and from late July to early August respectively; after spraying, water promptly so the pesticide solution soaks 7-10 cm into the ground, and the white grubs die after contact with the treated soil. This method is still not ideal for a small number of older larvae. For snails, spraying insecticide has very poor control effect, but scattering snail-killing granules in the lawn in the evening works very well, with a kill rate of over 90%.
What is the flower meaning of clover?
Each leaf of the clover has a different meaning, encompassing the things people dream of in life: fame, wealth, love and health. If you possess all these things at the same time, that is good fortune.
The first leaf represents true love (love);
The second leaf represents health (health);
The third leaf represents fame (glory).