Lycium chinense planting conditions and methods: can be planted year-round in the south, sown in April in the north
For planting Lycium chinense, soil rich in humus is the first choice, followed by sandy soil. Then prepare the land and make beds, remove debris, and combine deep plowing with fertilization before sowing. Before sowing Lycium chinense, treat the seeds first. It is generally sown from October each year to March of the following year, and the best sowing time is February to March. Once the seedlings grow 6 true leaves, they can be transplanted. When planting, plant them together with the soil around the roots, arrange the density reasonably, water and fertilize regularly, and prevent and control pests and diseases.
1. Planting conditions
Lycium chinense is a perennial herbaceous plant with strong adaptability and vitality. It prefers cool environments and can withstand severe cold. It generally grows well in various environments such as field edges, hillsides, and among trees.
2. Site selection and land preparation
Lycium chinense has a strong ability to adapt to the environment and is characterized by tolerance to moisture, cold, and poor soil, and preference for shade. For the medicinal material's planting site, soil rich in humus is the first choice, followed by sandy soil that is loose in texture and deep in soil layer. Then prepare the land and make beds, combine deep plowing with fertilization, and also remove field debris, level the soil, open furrows and make beds, and then sow.
3. Seed treatment and seedling raising
Before sowing Lycium chinense, the seeds need to be treated. First sun-dry the seeds, placing them in the sun for about 4 hours, then soak them evenly in warm water at about 40°C, then remove them and soak them in a new high-fat film solution, which can prevent insects and increase the germination rate. Lycium chinense can generally be planted year-round in the south, but sowing is generally from October each year to March of the following year, with the best sowing time being February to March, while in the north it is around April. First sprinkle the seeds evenly into the furrows, with each furrow spaced about 10 cm apart, then cover with a layer of fine soil.
4. Planting out
After sowing, Lycium chinense generally emerges in about 15 days, and when the seedlings grow six true leaves, they can be transplanted. When planting, note that the seedlings should be planted together with the soil around the roots, and the root system must not be damaged during the transplanting process, which can effectively increase the survival rate of transplanting. When planting out, plant at a spacing of about 20 cm per plant. After planting out, water to keep the soil moist so the seedlings can quickly adapt to the environment.
5. Later-stage management
After the seedlings survive, farmyard manure can be applied as a topdressing, mainly decomposed manure and urine, diluted with water and poured on. During seedling growth, regular and appropriate watering is needed to keep the soil moist. In the later growth stage of Lycium chinense, fertilizer is also needed every week, and watering is required after each fertilization. Once the seedlings grow a bit larger, an appropriate amount of Diguo Zhuangtiling can be sprayed, which helps the fruit grow larger and increases yield. In the later stage, pests and diseases also need to be prevented and controlled. For underground pests, trichlorfon can be used as a root drench.