Mugwort is known as the diamond among herbs, and these planting precautions must be kept in mind

Mugwort is also called Bingtai, Xiang'ai, Aihao, Yicao, and so on. It is a common Chinese herbal medicine in our country, with a very wide range of uses and high medicinal value. So, what precautions are there for planting mugwort? Let's take a look together!

1. Site selection

The growth of mugwort has a certain relationship with the terrain. Generally speaking, mugwort has strong adaptability, but it cannot be waterlogged frequently, so when choosing the terrain, try to choose flat terrain or terrain that is conducive to drainage and water diversion. Generally, uneven terrain is not considered, but there must be sufficient water sources around it. In order to allow mugwort to reproduce better and faster, the soil should be as saturated as possible.

2. Propagation

There are two ways to propagate mugwort: one is sexual propagation and the other is asexual propagation. For sexual propagation, note that the seeds should be treated first when sowing, and the seeds should be sprouted as much as possible in an artificially created environment before sowing. Otherwise, if sown directly, few mugwort plants will generally grow, and the growth rate is extremely slow. Therefore, the most commonly used planting method in ordinary cultivation is asexual propagation, by digging up new tubers from beside old mugwort plants for transplanting. This way, the growth rate is fast, but care must also be taken not to damage the main parts when digging the tubers, otherwise the loss will be severe.

3. Fertilization

Before planting mugwort, base fertilizer should be applied well. Rotting fertilizer or animal manure can be used. Mix these fertilizers and turn them into the soil, then make furrows and ridges, and wait for planting. After transplanting, the surviving mugwort needs a large-scale fertilization ten days later. In order to increase the growth rate of mugwort, we generally use urea. When mugwort grows to 50 to 60 cm, it needs another fertilization. This time urea is also used, but the fertilization method changes from the original spreading to mixing into water and spraying. After mugwort is harvested and enters the dormant period, some farmyard manure and organic fertilizer need to be applied as base fertilizer, and then wait for growth next year.

4. Water

For mugwort planting, it is best to have a shape that is low around the edges and high in the middle. This makes water management more convenient. Of course, if it is not like this, then make it slope-shaped. This allows good drainage when rainwater is relatively abundant. Watering is also needed during relatively dry periods. When mugwort is relatively short, sprinkler irrigation is generally used. When mugwort grows to 1 m, the irrigation method needs to be changed to flood irrigation, otherwise the mugwort will be broken.

5. Density

When planting, transplanting must be carried out according to scientific density, because when mugwort grows to a certain period, it will automatically reproduce and grow new seedlings, and this is continuous. Therefore, when planting, the spacing is generally 30 to 40 cm. In this way, it has enough space for reproduction and can carry out photosynthesis well, grow faster, and also reduce the occurrence of some diseases.

6. Harvesting

Mugwort harvesting can be carried out in several rounds. First, harvest the ones that grow relatively fast, then apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer to promote growth. When they grow to a certain height, they can be harvested again. Finally, in November, mugwort grows very slowly and generally enters the dormant period. Be sure to remember to spread some fertilizer to supplement fertility, and at the same time let the soil contain a certain amount of water to provide nutrients for mugwort's growth the following year.

The above are the precautions for planting mugwort. I hope they can help all growers.