How to plant Bletilla striata and how much does it cost per pound

1. Cultivation Methods

1. Seed planting: You need to buy seeds before planting, then prepare warm water at 30 degrees and soak the purchased seeds in it. This is done to allow the seeds to germinate better. After taking them out, drain the moisture from the seeds, then place them in a well-ventilated location to dry and then sow them.

2. Tuber planting: Dig up the white hyacinth around September to November in autumn. The tubers should be of similar size, free from pests and diseases, and each tuber should have at least 1-2 buds. Then use wood ash to stir the tubers to increase the chance of survival. When planting, there should be a spacing of 20-25cm. After planting, cover with soil and water. It is best to cover it with grass to achieve the effect of heat preservation and moisture retention.

2. How much is one pound?

Generally speaking, the price of fresh wild Bletilla striata is about 50-88 yuan per catty. If it is dried goods, the price is more expensive, ranging from 150-255 yuan per catty. Its price has a lot to do with quality; the better the quality, the higher the price. In addition, there is a price difference between Bletilla striata and Water Bletilla striata. The price of Bletilla striata is 45 yuan per catty, which is relatively cheaper.