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Cutting leaves to feed silkworms has its finer points; seeking advantages and avoiding harm is key
The young silkworm stage (instars 1-3) is a critical period in silkworm rearing. Only careful feeding and scientific management can lay a good foundation for disease-free, high-yield production in the later stages. In rural silkworm rearing, some silkworm farmers, fearing trouble and wanting to save effort, still mostly use whole leaves to feed silkworms during the young silkworm stage, resulting in uneven development of the young silkworms and serious waste of mulberry leaves. (1) Avoiding loss of silkworms: During the young silkworm stage, especially for 1st-instar silkworms, when whole leaves are used, the leftover mulberry leaves that the silkworms have not finished eating often shrivel and curl into tube shapes, wrapping some silkworms inside them, while young silkworms move
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Three major pitfalls to avoid when buying Phalaenopsis seedlings
It is once again the selling season for Phalaenopsis seedlings, and according to consumption habits in China, the peak sales period for finished Phalaenopsis plants is concentrated just before the Spring Festival. Therefore, the Phalaenopsis seedlings that producers buy at this time are basically 2.5-inch intermediate seedlings; that is, calculated according to the normal growth cycle of Phalaenopsis, seedlings of this size are exactly able to bloom and go on the market before next year's Spring Festival. However, quite a few producers have experienced this awkward situation: they clearly bought 2.5-inch seedlings, yet the plants failed to bloom on schedule. They suspect something went wrong with the seedlings, but the seedling supplier says it was the producer who
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Three things to avoid when feeding vegetables to rabbits; rabbit keepers need to know this in advance
First, avoid using vegetables that have been piled up and turned yellow. Feeding rabbits with vegetables that have been piled up and turned yellow will cause nitrite poisoning in rabbits, and in severe cases can lead to death. Therefore, when feeding rabbits with vegetables, always make sure they are fresh, and do not feed too much at a time; it is best to feed them together with other feed. Second, avoid cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables contain sinigrin, which can produce some toxins that promote thyroid enlargement and severely damage the rabbit's liver and kidneys. Third, avoid vegetables damaged by pests. Feeding rabbits with vegetables infested by aphids, cabbage caterpillars, and the like
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Master the correct method when earthing up ginger to avoid damaging the roots
Ginger needs to be earthed up several times during its growth period. It is understood that the mechanical earthing-up machine used locally in Anqiu causes more serious root damage to ginger than manual earthing up, because the furrow bottom formed by the earthing-up machine is about 20 cm wide and the ridge height is 40 cm, while manual earthing up with a hoe leaves a furrow bottom of about 10 cm and a ridge height of around 35 cm. "When the earthing-up method cannot be changed, excessive root damage can be avoided by adjusting the growth direction of the underground ginger tubers, that is, when sowing the seed ginger, deliberately place the seed ginger perpendicular to the planting row, so that the daughter ginger and granddaughter ginger are also perpendicular to the planting row. By the time of earthing up, the entire ginger tuber is then perpendicular to the planting row, while the fleshy roots, lateral roots and fibrous roots caused by earthing up extend along the direction of the planting row, so they will not be damaged too much during earthing up. If the underground seed ginger is sown parallel to the planting row, too many roots will be damaged during earthing up." said Liu Shinian of Qianyulin, Linghe Town, Anqiu City.
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What to do if the sow goes 7 days past her due date? An old vet teaches you how to avoid piglet deaths
The sow is 7 days past her due date? An old vet teaches you how to avoid piglet deaths!
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What to Do When Pothos Leaves Turn Yellow? Avoid Causes Like Harsh Sunlight and Treat Them Promptly
Pothos is a very common houseplant and the perfect choice for beginners. We previously covered how to grow pothos and what to watch out for; now let's talk about what to do when pothos leaves turn yellow. Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow.
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Honeysuckle Tea: Benefits, Effects and Contraindications - Antiviral and Anti-inflammatory, Avoid with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold
I. Honeysuckle Tea Benefits, Effects and Contraindications: Avoid with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold. The benefits and effects of honeysuckle tea are extremely wide-ranging; it not only removes toxic substances from the body but also treats heat toxin. Girls who want to improve their beauty and lose weight can also drink honeysuckle tea - it can make you more and more beautiful. There are also contraindications to drinking honeysuckle tea.
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How to grow potted orchids? Watering more and avoiding strong light: cultivation methods and precautions
Orchids are a common potted flower in daily life. Since ancient times, many poets have written poems about orchids, and orchids bloom in all four seasons and are deeply loved by people. In daily life, many novice flower growers want to grow orchids, but they do not know how to grow them. Orchids are actually very easy to grow, as long as you understand the orchid cultivation methods and precautions below
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How to handle colored calla lilies after flowering? Growing methods and key points on avoiding waterlogged hearts
When people talk about calla lilies, everyone thinks of their pure white, lovely flowers. In fact, besides white, colored calla lilies are also very beautiful. It is said that colored calla lilies are also called colored arum lilies. Their flower colors are vivid and their symbolic meaning is beautiful, making them a favorite of many flower lovers. So compared with white calla lilies,
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What to Do When Begonia Leaves Turn Yellow? Learn How to Prune and Avoid Harsh Sunlight
Begonia is a fairly common plant in people's lives, with great ornamental value. But when even the most beautiful flowers turn yellow and wither, it drags down their overall beauty. So what should you do when begonia leaves turn yellow? There are many ways to solve this problem, and pruning is one of them.
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