How to build strong roots in garlic chives? Sharing the latest practical tips
Garlic chives are cultivated in various regions of our country and are loved by many people. Whether planted in the open field or grown at home, it works. The planting method for garlic chives is also very simple, and the yield is relatively high. However, when planting garlic chives, if you want a high yield, then we must first do a good job of root building. So how should garlic chives be planted to build strong roots? Today the editor has brought you tips for building strong roots in garlic chives, so let's take a look below!
1. Reasonable harvesting
When building strong roots in garlic chives, harvesting work is very important. Because root building in garlic chives and harvesting are closely related, we must first build strong roots in garlic chives through reasonable harvesting methods. The number of harvests per year for garlic chives should not exceed 5; if the number of harvests is too high, it will have a great impact on the recovery of the garlic chive roots. Then when harvesting, we must also pay attention to the stubble height, which should be kept at about 4 cm. Finally, when harvesting, it must not be done on rainy days, and immediately after harvesting, do not water or fertilize, to avoid damaging the roots.
2. Prevent root jumping
Root jumping in garlic chives is very unfavorable to the yield of garlic chives. Root jumping in garlic chives is mainly caused by tillering, because tillering in garlic chives generally occurs in the leaf axils at the growing point of the garlic chive plant, thereby causing the new tillers to appear at the upper end of the plant. Then each harvest of garlic chives will cause the roots of the next crop of garlic chives to gradually approach the ground surface, causing great impact on the subsequent growth, yield, and quality of the garlic chives. Therefore, we should do a good job of soil hilling and manure hilling to prevent root jumping in garlic chives, cover the roots of garlic chives that are exposed above the ground, satisfy the roots' demand for nutrients, allow the garlic chives to refresh themselves, and enhance their growth ability.
3. Timely topdressing
A reasonable topdressing job is also a necessary measure for building strong roots in garlic chives. Every year in October, the temperature gradually drops, and the drop in temperature will improve the assimilation of garlic chives and reduce their growth rate. This is very unfavorable to the growth of the aboveground part of the garlic chive plant, so at this time, we should strengthen water and fertilizer management. Usually in September, apply ammonium nitrate once with irrigation, and after entering October apply it again, and also appropriately increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
4. Pinch off the flower stalks
When planting garlic chives, under normal circumstances, garlic chives will begin to bloom and bear fruit in July-August. When garlic chives begin to bloom and bear fruit, the plant's nutrients will be concentrated in the fruit part. The growth of the stems, leaves, tillers, etc. of large garlic chive plants lacks nutrients, thereby affecting and causing the growth of the edible part. So in order to protect the root growth of garlic chives, we should promptly pinch off the flower stalks of garlic chives. Prevent the flower stalks from consuming too many nutrients, thereby reducing the yield and quality of garlic chives.
The above is a brief introduction to the tips for building strong roots in garlic chives. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!