Latest Allium mongolicum planting techniques, methods and tutorial highlights
Allium mongolicum, also called Mongolian leek, mainly grows in the Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai and Gansu regions of China, as well as in Russia and Kazakhstan. It is not distributed in the south. It is a seasoning vegetable and can also be used as Chinese medicinal material and animal feed, and it adapts to growing in deserts. So many people grow Allium mongolicum. Allium mongolicum cultivation is mainly off-season cultivation after artificial domestication, and it can also be planted directly in the field.
1. Site selection and land preparation
Choose a large, level piece of land with good ventilation and light, good drainage and convenient irrigation; sandy land is suitable for planting. Sandy land does not retain water, so for artificial cultivation some clay can also be mixed in. Plow the land; it does not need to be too deep, about 15 cm is enough. Apply 1000 jin of farmyard manure per mu, mix it with the soil, level the soil, and expose it to the sun for a few days. After disinfection and sterilization, plant.
2. Sowing process
Sowing is carried out from March to May, not during high temperatures. Sow directly in flat furrows. First water the furrows; when the soil is moist, a handful can be squeezed into a ball, and no water comes out between the fingers, this moisture level is suitable for sowing. Sow evenly by broadcasting; the seeds are very small, and a sowing depth of 2 cm is enough. Shallow covering with soil helps emergence. If the soil is moist, it does not need watering before emergence. In windy places, cover with some grass to prevent the soil from being blown away.
3. Transplanting
Where wild plants exist, wild plants can be dug up in spring and autumn, the leaves trimmed to leave 3 cm, and after cutting off the old roots, they can be divided and planted; division transplanting grows very well. For large-scale planting, you can also raise your own seedlings and transplant them. When transplanting, plant in clumps, with 10 cm between clumps. After planting, cover with soil and press firm, water lightly, and afterward water whenever it dries. When the seedlings grow to more than ten cm, reduce watering.
4. Planting management
Sufficient base fertilizer supports growth. Fertilizer is mainly applied after seed collection. During cultivation, if deficiency symptoms appear, supplement promptly according to the plant's performance. Sandy soil does not retain water, so watering is frequent, and each watering should soak through, but do not let water accumulate; the root layer can also accumulate water. There are many tenacious weeds in sandy land, so pull them out at any time. In the second year of planting, it blooms in July; pay attention to preserving water, and flooding irrigation can be used. After the seeds are fully mature, do not water. When shedding begins, harvest promptly, thresh by hand, blow away impurities, and store.
Allium mongolicum cultivation is mainly carried out in sandy land. The planting site should be fertile, and more watering is needed for moisture; irrigate and fertilize according to the growth stage. The key points of the planting technique are to grasp the key factors and provide an environment based on the unique growth characteristics of Allium mongolicum.