Allium macrostemon has high medicinal value, so how should it be planted?

Allium macrostemon is also known as wild onion. But this is not an ordinary onion. It is a very common Chinese medicinal herb, with effects such as treating chest tightness, heart pain, and diarrhea. As its efficacy has become widely known, its market benefits have also grown better and better, so more and more people are specially cultivating Allium macrostemon. Today, the editor will take everyone to learn about the cultivation knowledge of Allium macrostemon!

I. Land selection and soil preparation

Allium macrostemon does not have high requirements for the planting site. It is best if the plot for planting Allium macrostemon is slightly lower in terrain. Wild Allium macrostemon also grows relatively abundantly on wasteland and hillsides, and wild Allium macrostemon is quite common in rural areas, but it is not found everywhere, so large-scale production and marketing still require artificial cultivation. First choose a sunny plot, clear away the weeds on it, and plow it back and forth several times. Fields usually used for crops or vegetables can all be used to plant Allium macrostemon. During plowing, appropriately apply some base fertilizer.

II. Sowing methods

1. Propagation by division

In early autumn in August and September, we can plant Allium macrostemon by division. The survival rate of division is the highest among all sowing methods for Allium macrostemon. However, although division grows and matures quickly and has a high survival rate, it is only suitable for small-area planting.

2. Direct seeding

For large-area planting of Allium macrostemon, seeds should still be broadcast. Generally, before sowing, first scald the seeds in hot water at about 50 degrees, then soak them for four hours, take the seeds out, drain the water, and transfer them to a greenhouse with a temperature above 20 degrees for germination treatment. After more than half of the seeds have sprouted, normal sowing can be carried out. After sowing, cover the seeds well with soil. To keep warm, cover them with a layer of plastic film or wheat straw, which can promote the speed of seedling emergence.

III. Water and fertilizer management

1. Watering

After the plants have survived planting, they cannot be watered immediately. Whether to water should be decided according to the moisture level of the soil. Although Allium macrostemon has strong vitality, without water it will also suffer poor growth due to lack of water or even die directly from drought. We should check the field when we have time to see whether there is a lack of water or fertilizer and the like.

2. Fertilizing

The base fertilizer supplied in the soil in the early stage is sufficient for Allium macrostemon. Later, observe to decide whether topdressing is needed. If the plants of Allium macrostemon are found to be relatively thin and weak or the leaves are somewhat yellowing and whitening, it is generally due to lack of water or fertilizer. Then also pay attention to earthing up around its roots to improve the permeability of the soil, which is conducive to the rooting of Allium macrostemon. Earthing up not only helps its rooting and improves its vitality, but can also prevent the bulbs near the roots of Allium macrostemon from turning green or yellow. Normal bulbs should appear glossy white.

IV. Pest and disease control

Allium macrostemon itself has very high immunity, and the probability of pests and diseases is very small, but it cannot be guaranteed that it will never get sick. Based on the concept of prevention first, keep the field clean and sanitary, choose healthy, disease-free, and plump seeds when selecting seeds, and immediately control pests and diseases when found. The common pest of Allium macrostemon is thrips, and suitable insecticides can be purchased to kill them.

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