Detailed Explanation of Key Points and Management Methods for Mugwort Planting Techniques

Currently, mugwort is widely used in our daily lives; it can not only be eaten and used to repel mosquitoes, but also has extremely high medicinal value. So, what are the mugwort planting techniques?

1. Planting time

Mugwort is generally planted around March each year. Before planting mugwort, germination promotion treatment is also needed. Without this step, mugwort seedlings emerge rather slowly, which affects the yield of mugwort. However, farmers in many places also choose to transplant mugwort by rhizome in November.

2. Soil selection

Choose fertile soil with strong drainage. Although mugwort has relatively strong overall adaptability and can be planted in many plots, the climate cannot be especially cold or especially dry. If mugwort is planted on a large scale, it is suitable to choose hillsides for planting mugwort.

3. Planting management

Generally, when mugwort seedlings emerge 5 cm above the ground, they should be transplanted. Only about 2 plants can be planted in each hole; any extra must be removed. After they reach 10 cm, it is no longer suitable to transplant the seedlings, because this is the best period for mugwort root development, and this stage determines its future height.

4. Fertilizer and water management

When fertilizing mugwort, more livestock manure can be applied as base fertilizer, and fertilizer should also be applied once after transplanting. When mugwort seedlings grow to 50 cm, they can be fertilized once more. The fertilizer is mainly some water-soluble fertilizer. In the early stage of mugwort growth, watering is mainly done by spraying. After the mugwort plants grow tall, this spraying method can no longer be used, because it easily breaks their stems.