How to grow downy rose myrtle? A detailed introduction to the latest planting methods

Downy rose myrtle is also called shanren, black belly, taojiuniang, nianzi tree, etc.; many people may not be familiar with it, but it is indeed an edible berry. At the same time, downy rose myrtle also has certain medicinal value and can be used to promote blood circulation, stop diarrhea, tonify deficiency, stop bleeding, etc. However, what I want to share with you today is the planting method of downy rose myrtle. Do you know how to grow downy rose myrtle? What issues need attention when planting? Let us take a look below.

1. Site selection and land preparation

Downy rose myrtle is generally planted in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou and other places in our country, which means it likes a warm climate. When planting downy rose myrtle, we will choose a sunny slope. The soil in the planting site is best acidic, and the soil should have good air permeability, good drainage, good water retention, and rich humus content, such as yellow loam or red loam. Deeply plow the land, clean up debris from the soil and fertilizer, and disinfect it; then add sufficient farmyard manure and a small amount of NPK ternary compound fertilizer to the soil, mix evenly, crush the soil clods, open furrows and make beds, with a bed width of 1.5 m and a height of 25 cm; finally level the bed surface, and then you can wait to plant.

2. Propagation methods

There are mainly two propagation methods for downy rose myrtle, namely seed propagation and cutting propagation. For seed propagation, we need to select plump seeds of excellent varieties that are not damaged and free of pests and diseases. Before sowing, soak the seeds in hot water at about 60 degrees for 15 minutes, then put the seeds into a chemical agent for disinfection and sterilization, and finally sow them at a row spacing of 50 cm and a plant spacing of 30 cm. Cutting propagation is generally carried out in spring every year, using healthy current-year downy rose myrtle branches as cuttings for propagation. We need to cut the cuttings into small sections of about 15 cm, then soak them in rooting solution for 15 minutes, take them out, and then carry out cutting.

3. Cultivation management

In planting downy rose myrtle, we mainly need to adjust the field humidity, temperature and fertility level. Downy rose myrtle likes moisture, so the air humidity in the planting site should be at least 70 percent, but at most not higher than 85 percent. Too high field humidity will lead to root rot, while too low humidity will lead to yellowing and falling leaves, etc. Secondly, downy rose myrtle likes warmth, so the temperature in the planting site generally cannot be lower than 10 degrees, otherwise growth will stop, and when the temperature is too low, frost damage is very likely to occur. Finally, its growth needs light, but the light intensity should not be too strong, so there needs to be some shaded area. Finally, topdressing work should be done well to promote the growth of downy rose myrtle and increase its yield. Generally, organic fertilizer is the main type, used together with an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer.

4. Precautions

When planting downy rose myrtle, there are also many places we need to pay attention to. For example, when the weather is relatively cold, we need to build a greenhouse for insulation; when using cutting propagation, the cut should be trimmed flat; if there is no natural shade, then a shade shed needs to be built; when topdressing, watering should be done well, and at the same time be careful not to scatter fertilizer onto the plants. Also, fertilization is best done a little farther from the roots to avoid fertilizer damage.

That is all for the downy rose myrtle planting process that the editor wants to introduce to you today. If you want to learn about specific and detailed planting techniques, field management techniques or propagation methods, remember to follow us.