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Dianthus in bloom in brilliant purples and reds, the perfect time to enjoy the flowers
"The so-called bamboo is not bamboo; in spring it sends up slender, delicate beauty. Red and white and purple and pink, ancient coins preserved to this day." China dianthus (Dianthus chinensis) has stems like bamboo and gorgeous flowers shaped like ancient coins. Because it is robust by nature and can still grow well in cracks between rocks, it is called dianthus, also known as Luoyang flower. Dianthus is a perennial herbaceous flower of the family Caryophyllaceae, usually grown as a biennial. Its stems are erect, about 30 cm tall, with opposite, linear, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are solitary or several borne at the tips, composed of five petals with distinctly triangular small teeth along the edges. Flower colors include red, white, pink, purple and bicolor, with
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Jasmine Harvesting Knowledge: A Detailed Guide to Harvest Time and Methods
The flowering period of jasmine varies depending on the climate conditions of the region. Generally, only when the monthly average temperature is above 20°C and the daily temperature is above 30°C will a vigorous harvest period form. During the flowering season of the year, jasmine forms 3-4 waves of "flower flushes" in a wave-like pattern. Each "flower flush" has about 7 peak production days, called "big water." The periods before or after the "big water" are called "small water." During a flower flush, the daily output difference between big water and small water is 5-10 times, and the interval between "flower flushes" is about one month.
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Electric shocks to live fish can effectively extend transport time
Fisheries experts have found that giving live fish electric shocks to induce a state of suspended animation can extend storage and transport time. The method is to apply a voltage of 5000 volts to each kilogram of live fish such as sea bream for 30 seconds, then let them breathe oxygen for 5 minutes. In this way, the fish carry out the minimal breathing necessary to sustain life and enter a state of suspended animation. Fish in this state of suspended animation consume almost no oxygen and can be stored and transported at a ratio of "half fish, half water," which not only greatly saves on transport costs,
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Clever Fertilization in the Late Stage of Cotton: Disease Prevention and Yield Increase at the Same Time
In the late growth stage of cotton, the root system's ability to absorb nutrients declines noticeably, but if fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and boron are sprayed on the cotton leaves, they can prevent premature senescence, promote early maturity, prevent disease, prevent boll shedding and help set large bolls, with a significant yield-increasing effect. 1. Apply nitrogen fertilizer to prevent premature senescence: each time use 75-100 kg of 1% urea solution per mu, spray once every 5-7 days, for 2-3 consecutive sprays, which can enhance leaf photosynthesis and prevent premature senescence and increase yield. 2. Apply phosphorus fertilizer to promote early maturity: in the late stage of cotton, spraying phosphorus fertilizer on the leaves,
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New Cotton Cultivation Technique: Saving Labor and Increasing Yield at the Same Time
This technique is based on the cotton cultivation method in which cotton is not pruned or disbudded, but only the terminal bud and side buds are removed, also called the two-time topping cultivation method. On that basis, a more labor-saving one-time topping cultivation method has been introduced. It saves at least 70% of labor, while increasing yield by more than 8%, and cotton quality is basically on par with the traditional method. Its key techniques are as follows: 1. Select good varieties and keep the sowing date moderate. It is advisable to choose large-plant types with strong mid-season growth, with seed cotton yield per mu of no less than 350 kg and high-yielding varieties exceeding 500 kg. Usually, the Hua Kang III series, Qiufeng Large Boll series, and disease-resistant
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Detailed Explanation of the New Technology for One-Time Massive Mushroom Flushing of Oyster Mushrooms
The so-called new technology for massive mushroom flushing refers to the use of a supporting set of techniques to force a one-time high yield at the first flush of mushrooms. This is a further improvement and strengthening of "simulated industrial cultivation technology," and practice has shown that the results are very good and that it can be promoted for use. This technology mainly consists of five steps: 1. Carry out virus elimination treatment on the spawn. "Good seed produces good seedlings" is a truth everyone knows, but indefinite preservation of spawn and continuous, unlimited subculturing can lead to problems such as trait degeneration or naturally carrying viruses and pathogens.
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When is the best breeding time for dogs?
After a puppy is born and reaches a certain age, the male dog can produce sperm capable of fertilization, which is called sexual maturity. Maturity does not mean that the period for possible breeding has arrived, because the dog's body has not yet fully developed and matured. About 12 months of age is the suitable time to begin breeding. Generally, small dogs reach sexual maturity earlier, while large dogs reach sexual maturity later. It is generally believed that sexual maturity occurs at 8-12 months after birth, and some as early as 6 months. It also varies across different regions of the country. For small and medium-sized dogs, 1-1.5 years of age, the survival rate of offspring is high.
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Detailed Explanation of Harvest Time and Methods for Jujube Fruit
The optimal harvest period is determined according to different varieties, consumption purposes, and processing methods. Harvesting of different varieties: For fresh-eating varieties such as Jin jujube, Xiang jujube, Li jujube, and Dong jujube, they are mostly harvested at the crisp-ripe stage. At this stage, the fruit has bright color, high sugar content, is sweet and sour, crisp and tender with abundant juice, and has good flavor, fully displaying the characteristics of fresh-eating varieties. If harvested too early, the skin is green, the flesh is hard, juice is scarce, and palatability is poor; if harvested too late, the flesh loses water and softens, the skin thickens, and the fresh-eating flavor is lost. For drying varieties, such as Hui jujube, Jixin jujube, Jinsi Xiaozao, etc., the full-ripe stage is the optimal harvest period.
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When Is the Best Time to Plant Garlic? Timely Sowing Is the Key to Growing Good Garlic
Garlic is an essential seasoning in daily life; you cannot do without it when cooking or stir-frying. In recent years, people have discovered many pharmacological effects of garlic, finding that it can prevent and treat a variety of diseases. American scientists have already listed garlic as a basic health food. At present, garlic has become a worldwide vegetable, and in some countries that rely entirely on imports, the price of garlic is relatively high. Garlic is suited to growing in cool climatic conditions; it dislikes heat and fears cold. The Yellow River basin in China is a suitable growing area for garlic, and at present some places have become
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It's the right time to plant garlic in winter, garlic farmers, don't miss out
1. Choosing and preparing the land. Garlic has string-like roots with a relatively weak ability to absorb water and nutrients, and the bulbs grow and swell in the soil, so for planting garlic you should choose loose soil that is easy to drain and irrigate, rich in organic matter, fertile and soft, and with strong water retention, such as sandy soil; good half-sand half-mud land is beneficial to the root growth of garlic. The planting site generally needs proper deep plowing, sun-whitening, and can be made into high beds or flat beds, with bed width 1-31-7 m and trench width 0-5 m. The bed mud should be broken up and the bed furrows leveled so that drainage and irrigation are convenient. 2. Applying enough base fertilizer. Garlic has a strong tolerance for fertilizer and a relatively high demand for the three elements nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main one, phosphorus fertilizer secondary, and potassium fertilizer even less important. The base fertilizer is mainly compost; mix garbage, burned soil, plant ash, etc. evenly, add 60 kg of phosphorus fertilizer, 50 kg of potassium fertilizer, or 80 kg of compound fertilizer, mix well and compost until decomposed, and apply 1800-2000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer per mu, so as to meet the growth needs of garlic. If it is relatively fertile vegetable land, a little less can be applied.
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