Dandelion Planting Techniques and Sales Channel Analysis

Prepare a patch of sunny sandy loam soil, deep plow and apply sufficient base fertilizer, then level it and make beds. When the temperature is above 15 degrees, sow the seeds into the soil. After new leaves grow, carry out basic management work such as watering, fertilizing, and pest and disease control. After two years of growth, in late autumn, dig out the roots and stems and dry them in the sun. After harvesting, the dandelions can be dried and sold directly to pharmacies, or sold to buyers, but it is best to find sales channels before planting, as that is the only way to make money.

What are the field management techniques for dandelion planting?

1. Water management

During the period from sowing to emergence, the soil must be kept in a moist state. If the soil moisture content is insufficient, a layer of grass material can be spread over the soil, then water lightly to improve the soil's water-holding capacity. After the dandelion seeds have successfully germinated and emerged, control the amount of watering to promote the seedlings' growth capacity and reduce problems such as excessive spindly growth and lodging. When the plants are growing rapidly, the soil should also be kept moist to promote leaf growth and photosynthesis.

2. Cultivation and weeding

Cultivation and weeding is a relatively important task in the process of growing dandelions. Within 8-12 days after the dandelion seeds emerge, one cultivation and weeding should be carried out. After that, cultivation should be carried out at the right time according to field conditions about every 10 days, until the plants close the rows. The purpose of cultivation is to improve the soil's nutrient absorption and enhance permeability. Weeding is to prevent weeds from competing with dandelions for nutrients and water, which would hinder the dandelions' growth.

3. Thinning and final spacing

After the dandelions emerge, check the seedlings carefully. If weak or dead seedlings are found, pull them out promptly and replant immediately to ensure the final yield of the dandelions. When the first cultivation and weeding is carried out, thin the seedlings appropriately, increasing the planting density of the seedlings, with a spacing of about 4 cm between each plant. Then after about one month, final spacing can begin, appropriately increasing the spacing between seedlings by about 5 cm to give the dandelions more growing space and promote growth and development.

4. Timely topdressing

Although dandelions are highly adaptable, they must be topdressed at least twice during their growth to ensure they have sufficient nutrients for growth and development. If planted in autumn, then after winter begins, apply an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and superphosphate to the field. This not only completes the topdressing work, but also raises the soil temperature and helps the roots survive the winter successfully. After spring arrives, apply chemical fertilizer as appropriate, using water application to prevent burning the roots.

5. Timely harvesting

When harvesting, note that you should try not to harvest the leaves of the young tender plants from the year they were sown; delay harvesting the leaves of young tender plants until the second year. After a year of growth, the quality and yield of the plants can be effectively improved. The main edible part of the dandelion is the leaves. When harvesting, you can use a small knife to cut off the outer leaves. You can harvest all at once, or harvest once about every 3 weeks.

The above is an introduction to dandelion planting and sales channels. We hope it is helpful to everyone.