Cultivation Methods and Pest and Disease Control for Perennial Herbaceous Artichoke
When growing vegetables, people generally choose common vegetable varieties for large-scale cultivation, partly for convenience and partly because they are easier to sell. Today, the editor wants to introduce a plant that is not common, and few people grow it, but market demand is very high. Are you familiar with the artichoke plant? It is a perennial herbaceous plant with both medicinal and edible value, so how do you grow artichoke? Let's take a look together!
How do you grow artichoke?
1. Land selection and land preparation
The artichoke is somewhat different from other plants, and its requirements for the growing environment are still relatively high. It is suitable for survival in a relatively mild environment. If the environmental temperature is too hot or too dry, it will show symptoms of water deficiency. When choosing a planting site, we usually choose loam or clay soil with loose soil texture, good drainage, and open terrain. Sandy soil and heavy clay soil are not suitable for growing artichoke.
2. Planting methods
According to feedback from farmers who have grown artichoke year-round, they basically all use seed propagation. Division propagation and rhizome propagation may lead to deviations in the survival rate of artichoke. The optimal temperature for artichoke seed germination is 20 degrees, while the optimal temperature for plant growth is around 15 degrees. In addition, because the seed coat is relatively hard and thick, the seeds need to be soaked in warm water to promote germination before planting. After the seeds sprout white shoots, they can be sown. When sowing, the sowing density should be controlled, and generally the distance between each plant should be kept at about 1 m. After all the above work is completed, cover them with soil, then cover with plastic film, and wait for the time to mature and for them to gradually emerge.
3. Field management
Field management is carried out after the artichoke has completed emergence. During this period, the most critical task is to check the emergence situation and promptly fill in each hole. The issue of watering during the seedling stage also cannot be ignored. In addition, the field temperature should be controlled. Generally, the maximum temperature cannot exceed 34 degrees, and the minimum temperature cannot be lower than 4 degrees; otherwise, the artichoke will stop growing, affecting yield and quality. During management, we should also take topdressing into account. When the seedlings of the entire artichoke crop have grown to a certain stage, topdressing should be carried out in time, as this can promote flower bud growth. Of course, we also need to pay attention to reasonable watering after each topdressing, and at the same time drain water in time when there is too much moisture, so as to avoid unnecessary losses.
4. Pest and disease control
Pest and disease control for artichoke mainly targets root rot. You should also have seen this disease during the cultivation of other plants, and it tends to appear concentrated during periods with more rain in the rainy season. The more rainy the days are, the more attention everyone should pay to controlling the water level and try to avoid this pest and disease. If it cannot be avoided, it is recommended to use agricultural streptomycin sulfate for control. If it is inconvenient to buy locally, dimethoate can also be used instead.
That is the summary from Tuliu.com today regarding the cultivation techniques for artichoke. The prospects for growing artichoke now are still quite considerable. The market is like a gap: no one fills it, but there is always demand. Friends who are interested can consider it.