How much does peony seedlings cost and how to plant them

1. How much does peony seedlings cost?

Peony is a perennial plant. It sprouts in March every year, its growing period is from April to June, its flowering period is May, and it bears fruit from June to August. The flowers it blooms are very bright and beautiful, with a rich fragrance, and have high ornamental value. Currently, the price of peony seedlings on the market is about 0.15-0.22 yuan per plant, but there will be certain differences in price between different varieties, so you need to purchase according to specific market conditions.

2. Sowing time

Before planting peonies, you need to understand the best planting time and suitable climate is conducive to its germination. Generally speaking, the seeds harvested that year can be sown in late August or late September. If you sow too late, the germination rate will be reduced the following spring.

3. How to plant

Seed processing: Before formal sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours and filter out some incomplete seeds. Then save the remaining seeds. The germination rate of these treated seeds will increase to more than 80 percent.

Sowing: Fill the selected flower pot with humus-rich soil, then bury the seeds in the soil. There should be three centimeters between each seed. Do not plant too densely, which will affect the germination rate. Then cover with a two-centimeter-deep layer of wet soil. Then make sure to keep the soil moist and wait for it to slowly germinate.

Peony seeds germinate relatively slowly. They are usually sown in spring, take root in autumn, and sprout in the spring of the following year. It has a long growth cycle and develops slowly, and it takes at least four to five years to bloom.