How to grow rose myrtle for high yield? A detailed explanation of the key cultivation techniques

First, collect seeds. In autumn, when the berries turn dark purple, pick them on a sunny day. After picking, remove the flesh and keep the seeds, then dry them in the shade until sowing. Prepare the land and make beds, forming seedling beds about 1-1.2 m wide and of varying lengths, and disinfect them well. Sow the seeds, then cover with a uniform layer of thin soil. After sowing, pay attention to shading and moisture retention. For pest and disease control, spray 800-fold carbendazim solution to kill pathogens, which can effectively control the occurrence of diseases. The yield of rose myrtle is about 616 kg per mu.

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, in Taishan it is called only ren (scientific name gangren). This may be because it is not only found on hilltops, but also at the bottoms of pits, beside streams, on riverbanks, and even at the edges of paddy fields; it is just especially abundant on hilltops. The whole rose myrtle plant is a treasure. Not only are its fruits edible, but its branches and leaves can be used for firewood, and its stumps can be made into charcoal; by collecting its roots, fruits, and leaves, washing them, slicing them, and drying them in the sun, they can also be used as medicine. Taken, it can astringe and stop diarrhea, dispel wind and activate collaterals, and has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the mind. Chewing fresh rose myrtle leaves until mushy can stop bleeding and also promote wound healing; their flavor is somewhat bitter, astringent, sweet, and cool, and they can also quench thirst. In some places, rose myrtle fruit is also used to make wine.