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Correct Methods and Techniques for Summer Pruning of Sichuan Pepper Trees
Girdling After girdling a Sichuan pepper tree, the effect on promoting flower bud formation is very good. Since Sichuan pepper trees form flower buds more easily than ordinary fruit trees, half-girdling is sufficient. The timing of girdling should be no later than early June. The width of the cut is generally 1/6 of the diameter of the branch or main trunk. If the tree is vigorous and conditions are good, it can be appropriately widened; otherwise it can be narrower. The girdling wound must be disinfected to prevent infection. Girdling is mainly for trees with vigorous vegetative growth, and it cannot be done continuously for fruiting either. After the first girdling, wait two
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The correct method for storing shiitake mushrooms with carbon dioxide
Using the carbon dioxide (CO2) low-oxygen insect-killing method, shiitake mushrooms can be stored without being affected by the natural climate, free from insects, mold, and spoilage, ensuring a year-round supply to the market. 1. Make a sealable cover from polyethylene film, with the size determined as needed, generally suitable for holding 5-10 tons. The cover is rectangular, with an inspection opening left at the top. When stacking, untie the bags of packaged shiitake mushrooms and stack them into a rectangle or square. The stack is divided into three layers: the bottom layer is a moisture-proof agent, the middle layer holds the shiitake mushrooms, the top layer is a moisture-absorbing agent, and then the cover is put on and sealed. 2. Ex
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The correct method and steps for repotting and changing the soil of bonsai
Whether to repot a tree bonsai can be decided based on the following aspects: (1) Generally, small bonsai are repotted once every 1 to 2 years, medium bonsai once every 2 to 3 years, and large bonsai once every 3 to 5 years. In the case of old tree stump bonsai, repotting can be spaced out by several more years. (2) For tree species that grow vigorously and like fertilizer, repotting should be done more often and the interval should be shorter; for tree species that grow slowly and need less fertilizer, repotting can be done less often and the interval can be longer. Old stump bonsai of the pine and cypress type are not suitable for frequent repotting. (3) Tree species with luxuriant branches and leaves and well-developed root systems should be repotted frequently.
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A Detailed Guide to the Correct Use of Daoxie Herbicide
Daoxie is suitable for post-emergence foliar spraying or poisoned-soil treatment in paddy fields under all cultivation methods. It works best when most weeds in the field are at the 1-4 leaf stage, and its residual effect can last 30-60 days. In direct-seeded paddy fields, at the 2-3 leaf stage of barnyardgrass, use 40-80 ml of 2.5% Daoxie emulsifiable concentrate per mu mixed with 20-30 kg of water for spraying; or use 60-100 ml of 2.5% Daoxie emulsifiable concentrate per mu mixed with poisoned soil or fertilizer for broadcast application. In rice seedling fields, at the 1.5-2.5 leaf stage of barnyardgrass, use 2.5% Daoxie per mu
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Cotton matures late this year: how to correctly use ethephon
This year, cotton production in northern China has been affected by low temperatures, rain and other weather conditions, causing large areas of spring cotton to be sown and emerge late, with squaring and flowering stages delayed by about 7 days compared with normal years, and the boll-opening and maturation period will also be delayed by more than a week. In addition, from late August to early September, the North China cotton region had more rainy weather, making cotton prone to excessive vegetative growth and late maturation. Therefore, in this year's late-stage management of cotton fields, measures to promote early maturation are particularly important. Years of practice have shown that for late-maturing cotton fields, correctly using ethephon for ripening is a simple, easy and yield-increasing
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A Detailed Guide to the Correct Way to Apply Eye Drops to Dogs
Common eye diseases can all cause tearing or excessive discharge. If left untreated, this discharge will inevitably soil the hair on the dog's face. Before applying eye drops, first use damp cotton wool to carefully wipe away the dirt at the corners of the dog's eyes. Wash the dog's eyes with warm water or eye wash prescribed by a veterinarian. Human eye drops must not be used. Be careful not to get cotton fibers into the eyes. Gently hold the dog and open its eyes; to keep the dog from being frightened, apply the eye drops from behind its head. After applying, let the medication remain in the eye for a little longer.
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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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Correct Methods and Techniques for Skillfully Harvesting Edible Mushrooms
Edible mushrooms are nutritious vegetables much loved by urban and rural people, and they are also an important way for farmers to increase income and become wealthy. Therefore, the following techniques should be mastered during harvesting: 1. Grasp the best harvest period. Various mushrooms and wood ear fungi are basically ready to harvest when they mature in July and August, when their appearance is beautiful, their color is fresh and glossy, and they taste good. Take shiitake mushrooms as an example: the signs of maturity in July and August are that the partial veil has broken, the cap has not yet fully opened, and there is still a slight inward curl, forming a "gong rim"; the gills have all elongated and changed from white to
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Detailed Guide to Administering Medication to Snakes: How to Correctly Medicate Your Snake
Sick snakes generally do not actively feed, so artificial feeding should be carried out. The specific method is as follows: sterilize the equipment, for example, soak the syringe and thin bamboo strip in 100°C water for 10 minutes, then remove and air-dry. Depending on the size of the snake, draw an appropriate amount of medicinal liquid into the syringe. When administering the medicine, one person grasps the snake's neck with the right hand and the snake's lower body with the left hand, lifting the snake upward and slightly straightening it to help the liquid flow down. Another person uses the left hand to hold a thin bamboo strip to pry open the snake's mouth, and holds the syringe in the right hand to inject the medicine through the mouth. Place the medicated snake into a snake box for isolation
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The Correct Method for Peach Harvesting and Storage
I. Harvesting (1) Harvesting period. It should be determined based on comprehensive factors such as the variety characteristics of the fruit, its use, the distance to the sales location, the means of transport and the storage conditions. Generally, for local fresh sale, it is best to harvest when the fruit is 80-90% ripe; for long-distance transport, it can be harvested at 70-80% ripe. Hard peaches and non-melting peaches can be harvested somewhat later, while melting peaches, especially soft-melting peaches, must be harvested somewhat earlier to avoid losses during transport. Processing peaches should be harvested at 80-90% ripe, as the processed product then has a good flavor. However, if it is a melting variety, in order to reduce losses from splitting the peach and other handling during processing,
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