Codonopsis cultivation routine management methods and precautions

Codonopsis is a perennial herbaceous plant and is also a widely known tonic medicine. Eating Codonopsis has the effects of enhancing immunity and strengthening the spleen and promoting hair growth, so its market demand is also relatively large, and therefore many growers also cultivate Codonopsis. But when cultivating Codonopsis, how to manage it is very important. Next, let me introduce how to correctly cultivate Codonopsis.

Water and fertilizer management

Water and fertilizer management for Codonopsis is a point that requires relatively more attention. During the seedling stage of Codonopsis, topdressing should be done once. At this time, farmyard manure is generally used as the main fertilizer, and the amount of fertilizer should also be controlled to about 1,000 kg per mu. In the later stage, the stems, leaves, and vines of Codonopsis are relatively long, and the topdressing work becomes more troublesome, so doing the topdressing work well in the early stage will make it much easier in the later stage. During the management period, special attention should also be paid to drainage work. When the seedlings are planted, sufficient water should be given, and the amount of watering should be reduced in the later stage, because excessive water accumulation will cause the roots of Codonopsis to rot, thereby affecting the normal growth of Codonopsis. Therefore, water and fertilizer management is very important during the cultivation period.

Intertillage and weeding

Intertillage and weeding can strengthen the quality of the soil, so the quality of intertillage and weeding work has a relatively large impact on the growth of Codonopsis. During the seedling stage of Codonopsis, intertillage and weeding should be carried out. Intertillage can improve the properties and quality of the soil and create a good nutrient absorption environment for Codonopsis. Also, because the growth ability of Codonopsis is relatively weak, too many weeds will absorb the nutrients of Codonopsis and affect its normal growth, so weeds should be removed in time to ensure that Codonopsis can grow normally.

Pest and disease control

During the cultivation period of Codonopsis, preventing and controlling pests and diseases is the most important, because if pests and diseases are not dealt with in time, they will cause large-scale damage to Codonopsis and affect yield and economic benefits, so pest and disease control work must be strengthened. First, we must control temperature and humidity well. Too high temperature and humidity will both trigger pests and diseases, so we should pay attention to changes in the growing environment and also frequently inspect and observe the growth of Codonopsis.

Trellising and seed collection

Because Codonopsis is a vine-type growing crop, if you want to collect Codonopsis seeds, you need to set up trellises. Therefore, when the Codonopsis seedlings grow to about 30 cm, supports should be inserted among them so that Codonopsis has a frame to climb. Then, after the fruits of Codonopsis mature, cut off the stems and vines of Codonopsis, pick the seeds, and then store the seeds in a dry place without sunlight.