How much does a jin of lupine seeds cost, and how do you plant them?

When lupine is mentioned, people quickly think of the song. In fact, the lupine song is not only pleasant to hear, but the flowers of the lupine plant are also very beautiful, with a good meaning, and are much loved by people. Many people like to grow a few pots at home, so how much does a jin of lupine seeds cost? How do you plant them?

1. Introduction to lupine:

1. What types of lupine are there?

There are four types of lupine: yellow lupine, narrow-leaf lupine, white lupine, and Gallery. Among them, the stems and leaves of yellow lupine contain alkaloids, and the alkaloid content differs in different growing environments. Varieties with an alkaloid content exceeding 0.3% should not be used as feed. When narrow-leaf lupine blooms, the alkaloid content of the plant is the highest. The alkaloid content of white lupine is relatively low, and Gallery has rich flower colors. Sowing in January or February allows it to bloom in the same year, and both spring and autumn sowing are possible.

2. What is the flower meaning of lupine?

The flower meaning of lupine is maternal love, happiness, a greedy heart, bitterness, sadness, and fantasy.

2. How much does a jin of lupine seeds cost?

The price of lupine seeds is relatively stable, generally around 450-500 yuan per jin, but due to differences in market, variety, and place of origin, there will be some variation in price. For specifics, you need to check the local market. In addition, if you buy from a wholesale market and buy a larger quantity, the price will be relatively cheaper.

3. How do you plant lupine seeds?

1. Sowing time

Lupine seeds can be planted in both spring and autumn. Generally, sowing in March of spring means the growing period will coincide with summer. In a high-temperature environment, the plant may fail to bloom, or the proportion may be smaller, and the ornamental value will also decrease. The autumn sowing time is September-October, but autumn is the most suitable time for sowing. After sowing in autumn, it will bloom in April-June of the following year.

2. Soil selection

Lupine is suitable for growing in an environment with a soft texture that is breathable and water-retentive, so when choosing soil, you can choose special seedling soil or mix leaf mold soil with perlite.

3. Germination

Select some healthy, plump seeds of good quality with no external damage and no disease, put them in a container, add warm water, and soak overnight, then remove and dry them.

4. Sowing

Evenly scatter the treated seeds on the surface layer of the soil, then cover them with a 2cm-thick layer of loam. It must not be too thick, otherwise it is not conducive to germination and seedling emergence.

5. Seedling-growing environment

(1) Temperature requirements: 21-30 degrees is more suitable, not lower than minus 4 degrees in winter, and not higher than 30 degrees in summer. If winter arrives, move it indoors in time, and in summer do a good job of cooling.

(2) Light requirements: Lupine likes light, but the light must not be too strong, so in spring, autumn, and winter, appropriate light can be given, and in summer, appropriate shading should be provided.

(3) Fertilizer requirements: Lupine does not have high requirements for nitrogen fertilizer, but has relatively high requirements for phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Sufficient phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can promote flower bud differentiation, increase the length of the flower spike while making the flower color vivid, and can increase the seed-setting rate after flowering.

(4) Pest and disease control: Common diseases of lupine include root rot, rust, and powdery mildew, so prevention and control measures should be done well during the planting period. For those that have already developed diseases, timely prevention and control measures should be taken.

Overall, the price of lupine seeds is relatively stable, generally around 150-500 yuan per jin, but the specific amount needs to be checked in the local market. The seeds bought should first be soaked, then evenly sown into the soil, and with later management techniques such as water, fertilizer, and temperature, they will bloom.