How much does a jin of verbena seeds cost, and what are the planting methods?

Verbena, also known as agrimony and dragonfly grass, is a common wild grass on hillsides and roadsides. Its appearance is similar to lavender, and it is widely planted because of its high ornamental value. So how much does a jin of verbena seeds cost? What are the planting methods?

1. Introduction to verbena:

1. What does verbena look like?

Verbena is a perennial upright herbaceous plant with a plant height of 30-120cm. Its stems are square, and its leaves are opposite, obovate to oblong, usually with 3 deep lobes on the edges. Its inflorescences are spike-shaped, mostly terminal or axillary, shaped like a horsewhip, mostly blooming from June to August, with pale purple labiate flowers, and fruiting from July to October. The fruit is oblong, with a thin outer skin, and splits into 4 valves when mature.

2. What does verbena smell similar to?

Verbena smells similar to ordinary grass, with a slight scent of fragrance and body lotion. People who like the smell feel cheerful when they smell it.

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

The price of verbena seeds varies, roughly around 120-180 yuan per jin, but due to differences in quality, place of origin, and market, there will be certain differences in price. For example, if you buy specifically at a wholesale market, the price is roughly around 120 yuan per jin. If you buy at a large market, it may be around 180 yuan per jin, or even more expensive, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

3. What are the planting methods for verbena?

1. Land selection and preparation

Verbena is suitable for growing in an environment with deep soil layers and loose, fertile soil, so when choosing soil, try to choose loam or sandy loam for planting. After choosing the land, deeply plow the land 20-25cm, and apply about 2000-2500 kg of decomposed farmyard manure per mu, then level it, make beds 50cm wide and 15cm high, rake the bed surface flat, and leave a 25-30 cm drainage ditch between beds to avoid waterlogging. Ridge planting can also be used.

2. Sowing

(1) Sowing time: late April to early May.

(2) Sowing method: open furrows on the bed surface for drilling, with a row spacing of 25-30 cm and a furrow depth of 1.5-2 cm. Evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows, but pay attention to the plant spacing to avoid being too dense after emergence. Generally, 1 jin of seed is used per mu. After sowing, cover with soil and gently press with your hands. After sowing, under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, seedlings generally emerge in 10-20 days. At this time, seedling-stage management should be done well.

3. Field management

(1) Thinning and replanting: when the seedlings grow to 5 cm, thin them in time and control the plant spacing at about 10 cm to facilitate branching and provide sufficient growth space for the seedlings. After thinning, the extra seedlings can be transplanted elsewhere. After thinning, pay attention to the survival rate of transplanting, and replant in time if missing seedlings are found.

(2) Cultivation and weeding: verbena should often be weeded in combination with cultivation to promote root growth. Weed frequently and keep the field free of weeds.

(3) Watering: water in time during drought, and drain and loosen the soil in time during the rainy season to avoid soil hardening and affecting plant growth.

(4) Pest and disease control: during the planting period, verbena may develop root rot due to factors such as water accumulation, so preventive measures should be taken in advance. For those that have already developed the disease, carbendazim can be sprayed to drench the roots. In severe cases, spray once more after a week.

In general, the price of verbena seeds varies, roughly around 120-180 yuan per jin, but the specific price varies due to factors such as quality and place of origin, so the specific price needs to be checked at the local market. When planting seeds, first choose the land well, then plow deeply, sow into the soil, and later do a good job with watering and fertilizing, weeding, and thinning.