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How to process Schisandra seeds? Detailed explanation of the correct processing method
After the Schisandra fruit ripens and is harvested, select plump, large, disease-free Schisandra fruits, soak them in warm water (40-45°C) for 3 days, rub off the flesh, pick out the seeds, then use water separation to remove the shriveled grains, and store them in a ventilated, dry place. After drying, carry out stratification. The stratification method is to fully mix the prepared seeds with 3 times their mass of wet sand; the sand's moisture level should be such that it does not form a ball when squeezed by hand. Dig a pit trench of 60cm×60cm×60cm, with the seed-and-sand mixture at a thickness of 40cm, cover with 15cm of soil, then cover with a
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Correct methods of topdressing and irrigation in Schisandra chinensis cultivation
Fertilization: After deep plowing (autumn plowing), apply autumn fertilizer, applying 3-5 m3 of farmyard manure per mu, carried out on both sides of the trellis every other year; in the first two years, keep close to the wall of the planting trench; after the third year, open a trench 60-80 cm deep and 40 cm wide between the rows, and cover with soil immediately after filling. Topdress twice each year: the first time at the bud break stage (early May), apply quick-acting nitrogen and potassium fertilizer; the second time at the mid-growth stage of the plants (early July), apply quick-acting phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. As the plant expands, the fertilizer amount increases year by year: ammonium nitrate 25-100 g per plant, superphosphate 200-40O
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How to Treat Licorice Seeds? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Method
The methods currently used in production are as follows: (1) Sand abrasion method: mix licorice seeds with clean river sand at a 1 to 1 ratio, put them into a container, and stir repeatedly so that they rub against each other; sow once the seed coat is no longer shiny. This method is labor-intensive and is only suitable for treating a small quantity of seeds. (2) Rice milling machine treatment: grind the licorice seeds with an electric rice milling machine for 2-3 passes, until the seed coat is scratched but the kernel is not broken. (3) Warming and repeated soaking method: soak the seeds in 60°C warm water for 6-8 hours, and use the "rice-washing method" to float off the seeds in the upper layer that have already absorbed water; then take the
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Correct methods for thinning and final thinning of licorice seedlings
Licorice is mostly cultivated in arid regions. To ensure a high emergence rate, when direct seeding is used, the seeding rate is often on the high side; therefore, after emergence, seedlings must be thinned and finally thinned according to their condition. Seedlings generally emerge about 10 days after sowing. When the seedlings have grown 2-3 true leaves, thin them, pulling out the overly dense and weak seedlings so that the spacing between seedlings remains at about 5 cm, which favors seedling growth and development and the formation of robust plants. When the seedlings have grown 3-5 true leaves or the seedlings are more than 6 cm tall, carry out final thinning, with a plant spacing of 10-15 cm being suitable, leaving 20,000-25,000
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What are the correct methods for storing Gastrodia elata?
After processing, Gastrodia elata must be stored properly, with strict precautions against insect damage and mold, so as not to affect product quality. Once the finished Gastrodia elata is prepared, it should immediately be sealed in non-toxic plastic packaging lined with white paper, or placed in a ceramic jar. Then cover it with clean thick paper and store it in a dry place to prevent moisture and mold. At the same time, before the annual insect-damage season (March-April), fumigate it once again with sulfur to prevent insect damage.
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The correct way to treat honeysuckle seeds
Treating Chinese medicinal herb seeds before sowing plays a major role in preventing and controlling pests and diseases, raising the germination rate, and achieving uniform, complete and vigorous seedlings. It is the primary prerequisite for stable and high yields, and generally can increase production by 5%-20%. The method for treating honeysuckle seeds is described below: soak the seeds in warm water at 35-40°C for 24 hours, take them out and mix them with 2-3 times their volume of wet sand to promote germination, and sow once about 30% of the seeds have cracked open.
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The correct method for winter pruning of honeysuckle branches
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a semi-evergreen twining shrub with a well-developed root system and tolerance to drought and poor soil, making it an ideal plant for soil and water conservation. The pruning of honeysuckle varies depending on the planting form, site conditions, and management level. Its winter pruning techniques are introduced as follows: 1. Pruning period. Winter pruning of honeysuckle is best carried out from December each year to early March of the following year. 2. Pruning methods. 1. Pruning of young plants. Pruning of young plants focuses on shaping, with emphasis on developing primary, secondary, and tertiary scaffold branches to form a sturdy framework and lay the foundation for future high yields.
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How to Harvest Angelica sinensis? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Harvesting Method
Around early October of the planting year, when the leaves of Angelica sinensis have turned yellow, cut off the above-ground parts so that the sun reaches the ground and the roots are encouraged to mature. Harvest in late October. When harvesting, dig a cross-section on one side of the field, then use a two-tooth hoe to dig out the Angelica sinensis roots row by row; do not damage the roots or miss any when digging. Yield can reach 1500-1700 kg per hectare.
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