How much does a jin of scallion seeds cost? Seed rate per mu and detailed planting methods

Scallion, also known as green onion, chive, northern onion, or Welsh onion. It is fairly widely cultivated in southern China. So how are its seeds planted? How much does a jin cost? How much is needed for one mu of land? From Uncle Zheng, a scallion grower in Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province, we learned that the price of four-season scallion seeds is about 14 yuan/jin.

How are scallion seeds planted?

It is best to use fresh seeds, as their viability is only about 2 years. They are often sown in March to April, and can also be sown in September to October. The optimum germination temperature is 13-20°C.

1. Scatter the seeds on the soil surface, cover with about 1-2 cm of soil, water thoroughly, and at a suitable temperature they will germinate in about 2 weeks.

2. The seedlings grow rather slowly. About 4-5 weeks after germination they can be transplanted and set out, with every 8-10 plants planted as 1 clump and watered, or they can be left without transplanting.

If propagating from bulbs, note the following:

1. This is often done in April-May or September-October. Generally, bulbs kept from the previous year are used for planting, or bulbs with roots bought from the market can be used (before planting, cut off the leaves, but do not cut into the white leaf sheath).

Plant every 2-3 bulbs as one portion in the soil, with a spacing of about 10 cm. Do not plant too deep; let the bulbs protrude slightly above the soil surface, then water thoroughly. Once they survive, they can enter normal management.

How many scallion seeds are needed for one mu of land?

Sowing techniques are now generally improved, and precise sowing for high yield is advocated. In the Jiaodong region, around National Day, 10 jin per mu is sown, and this should be determined according to planting time, soil fertility, and temperature. Generally speaking, the lower the temperature, the more the sowing rate should be appropriately increased; the later the sowing time, the more the sowing rate should be appropriately increased; and when soil fertility and water conditions are poor, the sowing rate should also be appropriately increased.

The yield of scallions is directly related to weather, soil, and management. Four-season scallions generally yield 3500 jin to 7000 jin per mu, and sometimes even reach 8000 jin-10000 jin.

Attachment: How to grow scallions on a balcony

1. For the small scallions you buy, it is best to choose ones whose leaves look relatively green and fresh, with intact roots. Do not damage the roots, and there is no need to wash off the soil on them.

2. Cut off the upper leaves to cook with, and do not just throw the remaining roots into the trash as usual. When cutting, leave the root portion a little longer, which makes planting easier and helps them survive faster.

3. Prepare a flowerpot and soil. If there is no spare flowerpot at home, that is fine too. See whether there is any free space in the pot where you are growing Chinese rose or some other flowers and plants; it can all be fully used to save space. Perhaps the scent given off by the small scallions can also have some function in defending against pests. I used a flowerpot where Chinese rose was growing. As for the soil, it was fertile leaf mold with some decomposed cake fertilizer added.

4. Dig a small hole in the pot and bury the scallion roots in it. Do not plant too many in one hole. This ensures that later nutrition can keep up. Also, do not cover with too much soil. After covering with soil, gently press it flat with your hand to prevent the roots from coming out when watering.

5. Water thoroughly and place in a sunny spot (a short period in a cool, shady place is also fine, but after a few days they still need sunlight). The survival rate is almost over 90 percent, as long as the temperature is not below zero in winter.