Detailed Explanation of the Key Points of Soilless Cultivation Techniques for Water Bamboo
Soilless cultivation technology is an important technique in the planting industry. In an era when land resources are becoming increasingly precious and the conflict between people and land is intensifying, soilless cultivation seems to be a new opportunity for developing the planting industry. Water bamboo cultivation has always been done through soil-based cultivation, allowing it to grow in fields and at the edges of plots.
Soilless Cultivation Techniques for Water Bamboo
1. First, purchase water pipes of varying thicknesses, design the layout according to the actual area of the site, drill holes in the pipes and connect them properly. Also set up a return flow system to ensure smooth water flow.
2. Place all the cultivation baskets into the pipe holes, and in each cultivation basket, depending on the plant, put 2-3 vegetable seeds. After they sprout, keep the strong seedlings and pull out the poor ones.
3. You can also raise seedlings first in a seedling box, and when the seedlings grow to have 2-3 leaves, they can be transplanted into the cultivation baskets to continue growing. Generally, seedlings can be transplanted after about 10 days of raising.
4. The vegetable cultivation nutrient solution is added through the water pipes and circulated, so that every vegetable can absorb nutrients. The vegetables can then grow rapidly, and harvest is in sight.
5. At this point, you may ask how to make the nutrient solution for soilless cultivation. Current agricultural technology stations all have it for sale; just mix it according to the instructions, and the price is not high.
6. The water used can be tap water. It is best to let tap water sit for a few days before use, or collecting rainwater on rainy days is also good. It is best not to collect the rainwater from the first 20 minutes.
How Much Does a Jin of Water Bamboo Seeds Cost
Water bamboo cannot be propagated by seeds; it is usually propagated by division. The price of planting stock is generally about 2-4 yuan per plant, but prices vary greatly depending on the variety, quality, and place of origin of the planting stock. The quality of water bamboo planting stock directly affects the fruiting rate, yield, and quality of water bamboo. However, due to differences in the timing and amount of smut fungus invasion and the level of cultivation management, varietal degeneration often occurs, leading to the appearance of male water bamboo and gray water bamboo, so planting stock should be strictly selected every year.
The Production Area Environment of Water Bamboo
Water bamboo is a warmth-loving plant, with an optimum growth temperature of 10-25°C, and it is not tolerant of cold or high-temperature drought. In plain areas, double-season water bamboo is mostly planted. Double-season water bamboo does not have strict requirements for day length, but has high requirements for water and fertilizer conditions, and temperature is an important factor affecting shoot formation.
Water bamboo has a well-developed root system and a high water requirement. It is suitable for clay loam or loam with sufficient water sources, convenient irrigation, deep and soft soil layers, fertile soil, rich organic matter, and strong water and fertilizer retention capacity.
Water bamboo includes two types: autumn-producing single-season water bamboo and autumn-summer double-season water bamboo, both propagated by division. In the Yangtze River Basin, single-season water bamboo is divided into clumps and planted from Qingming to Guyu, while summer-autumn double-season water bamboo can be divided into spring and autumn plantings, with spring planting around Guyu and autumn planting around Liqiu.
What Varieties of Water Bamboo Are There
1. Zhejiao No. 2: Zhejiao No. 2 is a mid-season variety of double-season water bamboo. The shoot shape is relatively short and round-plump, the surface is smooth, white, and the texture is tender, without fibrous tissue, and the taste is delicious. Field growth vigor is relatively strong, leaf color is green and upright, stress resistance is strong, adaptability is broad, quality is excellent, and yield is high.
2. Shuizhen No. 1: Shuizhen No. 1 water bamboo belongs to a mid-late maturing variety, suitable for spring planting, tolerant of high temperatures. The peak production period of summer water bamboo is from mid-June to mid-July, and the peak period of autumn water bamboo is from mid-September to early October. It has broad adaptability, high yield, and good quality, with a yield of 1786.6-1986.7 kg per mu.
3. Lijiao No. 1: Lijiao No. 1 water bamboo has strong growth vigor, a relatively compact plant type, relatively large water bamboo shoots, a white and smooth appearance, and tender flesh, with a yield of 1500-2000 kg per mu. It is suitable for planting in high mountain areas above 400 m in altitude, and the maturity period is from late July to mid-August.
4. Yingwei Water Bamboo: The tender stem of Yingwei water bamboo is spindle-shaped, 17 cm long, 6 cm in transverse diameter, with 3-4 nodes, and a single shoot weighs 15-20 g. It is heat-tolerant and fertilizer-tolerant, with white flesh, and the shoot-bearing position is high. Quality is good, with a yield of 1250-1500 kg per mu, harvested in Guangzhou from September to November.
5. Wuxi Yanjiao: Wuxi Yanjiao has vigorous tillering, is late-maturing, has plump shoots, and the best quality. The yield is high, and the surface of the fleshy stem has many wart-like protruding wrinkles. The color is white, with an autumn water bamboo yield of 750-1000 kg per mu and a summer water bamboo yield of 1250-1500 kg per mu.
The development of soilless cultivation techniques for water bamboo will bring a new development opportunity to water bamboo cultivation. On the one hand, it saves the cost of land; on the other hand, it makes a great contribution to environmental protection. Of course, the soilless cultivation of water bamboo must also follow the growth patterns of water bamboo.