How much are daylilies per jin?
As a traditional plant that is both ornamental and edible, daylilies are deeply loved by consumers for their unique flavor. However, there is a significant price difference between dried daylilies and fresh ones in the market, and the underlying causes and key points of cultivation and maintenance are worth exploring.
Analysis of daylily market prices
Causes of price differences between dried and fresh
The market price of dried daylilies is about 20 yuan/kg, while fresh ones are only 5 yuan/kg. The price difference comes from the processing cost: fresh daylilies contain colchicine and need to go through 8 processes such as removing the pistil, boiling, and soaking, which takes 3-5 days to be edible. The drying process requires professional equipment to control temperature and humidity, with a loss rate of 65%.
Seasonal and regional price fluctuations
During the peak season of fresh daylilies from April to June, the price drops to 3 yuan/kg, and the price in the northern production areas is 15% lower than that in the south. Dried products, due to their long storage period, maintain a stable price of 18-25 yuan throughout the year, with gift box packaging having a premium of 40%.
Biological characteristics of daylilies
Plant morphological characteristics
Herbaceous perennial of the Liliaceae Hemerocallis genus, with a plant height of 30-65cm and fleshy roots. The strap-shaped leaves are 40-60cm, and the flower stems at the top branch into 2-3 branches, bearing 6-12 orange trumpet flowers.
Ecological adaptability analysis
Has a drought resistance index of 8, pH adaptability range of 5.5-8.0, and can overwinter at -10°C. Requires 1500-2500Lux of light and an optimal flowering temperature of 20-25°C. Dislikes waterlogging, and requires drainage ditches in areas with annual precipitation of 800mm.
Efficient planting technology system
Key points of scientific maintenance
Cultivate in sandy loam soil and set ridges 30cm high. Water once a week in spring and autumn, and mist to cool in summer. Fertilization is divided into 4 stages: winter base fertilizer (organic fertilizer 3 tons/acre), regreening period (calcium superphosphate 20kg), bolting period (urea 15kg), and budding period (phosphorus potassium fertilizer for foliar application).
How much are daylilies per jin?
Comparison of propagation techniques
Division method has a survival rate of 90% but an expansion coefficient of 3-5 times; cutting method uses 15cm芽 flower stems, with a rooting rate of 75%; seed propagation requires stratification treatment for 60 days, and the seedlings bloom in 3 years. The production often adopts the division combined with tissue culture rapid propagation technology.
From market consumption to planting production, the daylily industry has tremendous value. Mastering its price patterns and cultivation techniques can not only achieve economic income from home gardens but also provide technical support for large-scale planting. With the development of deep processing technology, the application prospects of this crop in the food and medical fields will be even broader.