How much does Ophiopogon japonicus seed cost per jin? A detailed look at the market
Ophiopogon japonicus (dwarf lilyturf) is a clump-forming grass-like plant. Its above-ground part consists of scattered linear leaves, and its underground rhizome can be used as a Chinese medicinal herb. It has the effects of promoting saliva production and quenching thirst, and moistening the lungs to stop coughs; combined with other medicinal herbs it has a diuretic effect. Therefore Ophiopogon japonicus enjoys a fairly considerable price on the market as a precious Chinese medicinal herb. Ophiopogon japonicus can be propagated by dividing the rhizome, but sowing seeds makes large-scale planting convenient. So how much does Ophiopogon japonicus seed cost per jin? Let us take a look!
1. Ophiopogon japonicus seed price
At present it is generally 12 yuan to 32 yuan per jin. On Aicaigou it is mainly sold from Linyi, Shandong, with the lowest at 12 yuan per jin and the highest at 28 yuan per jin; in the Jiangsu area the lowest is 10 yuan per jin and the highest is 45 yuan per jin. Setting aside the lowest and highest, the general price is between 20 and 30 yuan. However, prices differ from region to region, and there is also some difference between buying from a seedling farm and buying seedlings online. This is for reference only.
2. Influencing factors
There are many factors affecting the price. The main ones are the regional output of the current season's seeds or the size of large-scale output, which can affect the price; for individual buyers, buying more is much cheaper than buying less, and wholesale prices are much cheaper; seeds are graded and sold after screening, so seeds of good grade naturally fetch a higher price; during the planting season, when more people are buying, the price rises accordingly; and different breeding companies sell seeds at different prices.
3. Nutritional value
Ophiopogon japonicus contains a large amount of amino acids as well as glucose. It is suitable for the elderly and children to take and can enhance the body's resistance and immunity. Ophiopogon japonicus mainly inhibits and resists the invasion of certain pathogens. It has some dietary therapeutic effects. It is relatively suitable for people with colds caused by exposure to cold and can relieve symptoms. Regularly drinking Ophiopogon japonicus tea can nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen, and nourish yin and moisten the lungs.
4. How to select
The better Ophiopogon japonicus is translucent yellow, like a large raisin, with wrinkles on the surface; when broken open the inside is translucent with a relatively thin central stele. It smells faintly fragrant, and tastes sweet and somewhat sticky, but not very sweet. In addition it has a slight medicinal aroma. This kind is very good. In fact, by appearance, the large ones are mainly better than the small ones.
Ophiopogon japonicus is a precious and common Chinese medicinal herb with many uses and good nutrition, but when buying you should pay attention to selecting good ones. The seed price is roughly a medium price, and if you want to plant it, the seed cost is not very high and is affordable.