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Button Mushroom Spawning Methods and Technical Key Points
(1) Spawning date. In each region, an appropriate spawning period must be chosen according to local climatic conditions. The standard for the optimal spawning period is: during the mycelium-running stage of the compost, the natural temperature should be 24-26°C as far as possible. In the Yangtze River basin area, the spawning period is in early to mid-September; in Shanghai and areas near Shanghai, the optimal spawning period is September 8-12. If spawning is too early, temperatures above 28°C are often encountered after spawning, causing the spawn not to germinate and to die; if spawning is too late, the number of days suitable for fruiting is shortened, making it difficult to obtain high yields. (2) Before spawning
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Key Technical Points for Harvesting and Processing Button Mushrooms
The right time to harvest mushrooms is when the partial veil has not yet broken, the cap has not yet opened, and they have reached the size required by purchasing specifications. Harvesting too early results in small mushrooms and low yield; harvesting too late inhibits the formation and growth of the next flush, prolongs the growing cycle, and also affects mushroom quality. This is especially true when the temperature is relatively high (around 20°C) and there is a heavy flush, as the mushrooms very easily become thin mushrooms or open-cap mushrooms. For commercial mushrooms intended for canning, they generally must be harvested promptly once the cap diameter reaches 2-4 cm. Normally they are harvested once a day, but during the peak production period they must be harvested twice a day to prevent the caps from opening and
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Control Methods and Technical Key Points for Physiological Diseases of Button Mushrooms
Button mushrooms are relatively sensitive to their environment. A poor cultivation environment will hinder their normal growth and development, produce various abnormal phenomena, and lead to reduced yield and lower quality. Common physiological diseases of button mushrooms include excessive mycelial growth, hard opening of the caps, thin-skinned early opening, and the appearance of soil-level mushrooms and hollow-stemmed white-core mushrooms. They are described below: Symptoms of excessive mycelial growth: after the mushroom bed is cased and watered, the fluffy mycelium of the button mushroom will continuously grow toward the surface of the fine soil. In severe cases, it will form a fine, water-impermeable mycelial mat, thereby delaying the time of fruiting and reducing the mushroom
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Fertilization Management Methods and Technical Points for Pelargoniums
Pelargoniums are plants of the genus Pelargonium (Pelargonium), with more than 250 species in the genus, as well as various hybrids. The main types include zonal pelargoniums (English: Zonal Pelargoniums, Latin scientific name Pelargonium x hortorum), ivy-leaved pelargoniums (also known as peltate pelargoniums, English: Ivy-Leaved Pelargoniums, these plants originate from P. peltatum
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Detailed Explanation of Key Technical Points for Soil, Fertilizer and Water Management of Geraniums
Soil, fertilizer and water management techniques for geraniums: When geranium seedlings reach 12 to 15 cm in height, pinch off the growing tips to encourage side branches. During the high temperatures of midsummer, strictly control watering; otherwise, if the potting soil of a semi-dormant geranium is too wet, the leaves often turn yellow and drop off. During the stem and leaf growth period, fertilize once every half month, but do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. If the stems and leaves grow too vigorously, stop fertilizing and appropriately remove some leaves, which helps flowering. During the flower bud formation period, apply an additional phosphorus fertilizer once every 2 weeks. Or use "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers. In order to control the height of the excavated plant and achieve
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Management Methods and Technical Key Points for Adult Scorpion Breeding
The Chinese scorpion (Mesobuthus martensii) generally enters the adult stage after molting 6 times. At this point, individuals that are large and robust can be selected as breeding scorpions. The period from April to September is the breeding and mating season for scorpions. Female and male scorpions can be kept together in a ratio of 3:1 and allowed to mate freely. The site for breeding scorpions should be clean and quiet, with more fresh, juicy, and nutritious food provided, and the temperature and humidity should be suitable. The density of breeding scorpions should be reduced appropriately. During the period when the female scorpion is carrying young, its nutritional requirements are greater and better than those of ordinary scorpions. Therefore, more fresh and juicy insects should be fed.
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Key Technical Points for Planting Birchleaf Pear Rootstock Seedlings in the Rainy Season
Birchleaf pear (Pyrus betulifolia) is an excellent rootstock for grafting pear cultivars, being drought-resistant, cold-resistant and tolerant of poor soil. It is generally planted in spring and autumn, but in remote mountainous areas short of water, the difficulty of transporting water and spring drought often affect the survival rate of planting. Fruit growers in our region have experience with planting birchleaf pear rootstock seedlings in the rainy season, which gives a high survival rate, rapid orchard establishment and low cost. The specific methods are as follows. 1 Plant after the continuous rainy season arrives, when the underground water content is close to saturation; planting in the rain or rushing to plant before the rain is best. 2 Dig up birchleaf pear sucker seedlings from nearby hillsides; generally a seedling diameter of 0
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Control Methods and Key Technical Points for the Peach Borer
The peach borer, also known as the peach fruit borer, peach fruit worm, peach borer worm, etc. It belongs to the order Lepidoptera, family Pyralidae. 1. Morphological characteristics: The adult is about 12 mm long, with a wingspan of 22-25 mm, orange-yellow, with more than 20 black spots on the forewings and more than 10 on the hindwings. The eggs are oval, initially milky white, turning reddish-brown before hatching. The larva is 22 mm long, with a dark brown head and neck, a pale red back, and several pale brown spots on each body segment. The pupa is about 13 mm long, brown, with 6 curled anal spines at the end of the abdomen.
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Pruning Methods and Technical Key Points for Flowering Peach During the Growing Season
In northern gardens, the flowering peach (Prunus persica) is an indispensable ornamental tree species for early spring. Its tree form is graceful and its flowers are charming, giving an excellent ornamental effect. However, it grows vigorously and produces many branches, and its canopy becomes dense, causing excessive nutrient consumption and poor ventilation and light penetration, which is unfavorable for branch ripening and flower bud differentiation. Therefore, it should be timely shaped and pruned, especially pruned during the growing season (also called summer pruning), which plays a rather important role in the cultivation and management of flowering peach. Summer pruning can reduce ineffective growth, save nutrients, improve light conditions, strengthen nutrient synthesis, and
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Control Methods and Technical Key Points for the Jujube Inchworm
Also known as the jujube looper or "arched-back worm," it is the "number one enemy" harming jujube trees. Its larvae damage young buds, young leaves, and flower buds, and spin silk that tangles and hinders leaf expansion; in severe cases they can strip all the leaves, while also causing heavy damage to crops such as apple, pear, peach, potato, and chili pepper. The jujube inchworm begins to emerge from the soil in mid-March, and when the jujube buds begin to swell, the larvae start hatching and damaging the jujube buds. Its main biological characteristics are: 1. One generation per year, overwintering as pupae concentrated in the surface soil around the root collar of jujube trees;
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