How to grow Millettia speciosa? Master these key technical points
Millettia speciosa is a plant of the genus Millettia in the Fabaceae family, also known as pig's trotter hat, golden bell root, mountain lotus root, hanging golden bell, powerful potato, etc. As a medicinal herb it has effects such as strengthening yang and nourishing the kidney and tonifying deficiency. Demand for Millettia speciosa in the Chinese market has remained high, and the planting market is also quite promising. Now, because development has been too severe, wild resources in most areas cannot be effectively protected, so the resource is also facing the problem of depletion. Today the editor will talk with everyone about growing Millettia speciosa.
1. Land selection and soil preparation
This medicinal herb, Millettia speciosa, belongs to plants with a relatively developed root system, and its requirements for planting soil are relatively strict. It is more suitable for planting in soil that is thick, relatively loose, and also drains well, so before planting you must carefully observe whether the selected soil is suitable for the growth of Millettia speciosa.
2. Hardening off seedlings
After Millettia speciosa seedlings leave the nursery, the seedlings need to recover before being planted out. After the seedlings are arranged, first spray them with a 500-fold carbendazim solution to prevent disease. Harden them off under a shade shed for about a week, watering once every morning. If conditions do not allow, they can be hardened off under tree shade, with regular watering.
3. Base fertilizer
When preparing the soil, apply sufficient base fertilizer: 1-2 tons of organic fertilizer per mu together with about 100 jin of superphosphate. After mixing evenly, spread it on the ground, then rotary till, and form ridges [8u58 medicinal materials network www.8u58.com], or after forming ridges spread it on top of the ridges. Afterwards, it is recommended to cover with agricultural film, preferably black plastic film, with a thickness of 0.014 mm or more, and the width determined according to the ridge width and ridge height.
4. Field management
Millettia speciosa belongs to a plant with a relatively slow growth rate. During its growth period, many different kinds of weeds appear, competing with Millettia speciosa for nutrients and affecting its growth. Therefore, regular monitoring and management are needed. After weeds are found, weed according to the growth condition of the seedlings. To ensure sufficient nutrients, fertilize 3 times during the growth period.