Detailed Explanation of Key Points and Management Methods for Growing Crown Daisy
Before planting crown daisy, you must select good soil; generally, choose fertile sandy loam for planting. After selecting the soil, soak the seeds in a greenhouse for one day to promote germination. Once they sprout, sow them on the soil. When 2-3 true leaves have grown, thin and fill in the seedlings in time, keep the temperature at 17-20 degrees, keep the soil moist, apply base fertilizer at the right time, and carry out basic management tasks such as pest and disease control, and it will grow healthily.
High-yield cultivation techniques for crown daisy:
1. Variety selection: Which variety is best to choose?
Crown daisy is mainly divided into small-leaf crown daisy and large-leaf crown daisy. Among them, small-leaf crown daisy is more cold-tolerant, has a stronger aroma, and grows faster. It can generally be harvested in just one and a half months to 2 months, but its yield is lower. Large-leaf crown daisy has wide, large leaves and a higher yield. Its stems are tender and short, and the variety is good, but the drawback is that it grows slowly and matures late. The main type chosen for planting is large-leaf crown daisy, which has high yield and a good market price.
2. Environmental factors: What environment is suitable for its growth?
Crown daisy originated in our country. It has strong adaptability and a certain degree of cold tolerance. It likes cool, humid environments, and its suitable growth temperature is 17-20 degrees. It is not tolerant of high temperatures; when the temperature is higher than 29 degrees, its growth is poor. It is not strict about light requirements and can grow normally even in low-light environments; it is also not strict about soil requirements, and grows best in loose, fertile sandy loam; it is not strict about water requirements either, and during growth it only needs the soil to remain moist, but too much water will affect its growth and development. In short, crown daisy can be planted in all major regions of our country.
3. Cultivation techniques: How is it cultivated?
Crown daisy can be planted three times a year: in spring from February to April, in autumn from August to September, and in winter from October to November. Before planting, first prepare the land and make beds. Choose a plot with deep soil, loose fertility, and convenient drainage. After applying enough base fertilizer, mix the soil and fertilizer evenly. Then make beds, generally about 1.6 m wide, which can be changed according to actual conditions. Break the soil up finely and level it with a rake before sowing.
Before sowing, first soak the seeds to promote germination. Place the seeds in a greenhouse to soak for 24 hours, then put them in a greenhouse environment to promote germination. After they sprout, they can be sown. Sowing can use three methods: direct sowing, broadcast sowing, and drilling. About one week after sowing, seedlings will emerge. When the seedlings grow 2-3 true leaves, thinning can begin. The plant and row spacing for thinning is generally 5-6 cm, and care should be taken not to make it too sparse or too dense. During planting, pay attention to fertilizer and water management, and water and fertilize according to the weather and plant growth conditions.
4. Pest and disease control methods: How is it controlled?
The main diseases of crown daisy are anthracnose and downy mildew. When disease occurs, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of Puli Ke for control; the main pest is aphids, and when they occur, spray with a 1500-fold dilution of imidacloprid for control.
The above is the relevant introduction to crown daisy cultivation techniques. We hope it is helpful to everyone.