The latest fennel field management techniques and methods tutorial
Fennel is a herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, distributed throughout various regions of China. The tender leaves of fennel can not only be eaten as a vegetable, but are also a commonly used seasoning. The fruit also has medicinal value, with various medicinal effects such as dispelling wind and phlegm, and relieving cold and pain, making it very popular. So when growing fennel, how should it be managed? Below, the editor brings you the field management techniques for fennel. Let's take a look!
1. Intertillage and weeding
First, we need to do a good job of intertillage and weeding in the field. Properly removing weeds can improve the permeability of the field and promote the growth of fennel. If weeding is not done in time, weeds will not only snatch the nutrients needed for fennel growth, but will also breed various bacteria, causing diseases and seriously affecting the growth of fennel. After weeding, burn the weeds far away from the field to avoid residual seeds causing weeds to grow again. As for intertillage, it can not only achieve the purpose of weeding, but also improve the soil structure, increase permeability, and promote the growth of fennel.
2. Water and fertilizer management
Fennel growth also has certain requirements for nutrients and water, so we must do a good job with water and fertilizer. Throughout the entire growth period of fennel, topdressing should be done about 3 times, and the amount of fertilizer applied each time can be appropriately increased. The fertilizers for each topdressing are mainly farmyard manure, urea, and so on. Then pay attention to watering; watering should not be excessive. During the rainy season, we should also drain water in time to avoid waterlogging causing fennel seedlings to rot and reducing yield. Therefore, before planting, we should dig the drainage ditches well to ensure good drainage and irrigation in the field and promote the normal growth of fennel.
3. Observe frequently
When growing fennel, we should frequently observe the growth of the fennel. For some seedlings with weak growth and pests or diseases, they should be pulled out, otherwise it is very easy for pests and diseases to spread, expand the affected area, and affect the growth of healthy seedlings. After pulling out the seedlings, promptly replant robust seedlings at the same growth stage to maintain the rate of full stands. For some pests and diseases that can be treated, treat them in time. If they are no longer worth treating, then pull them out promptly.
4. Harvest at the right time
The flowering period of fennel is relatively long, so the seeds mature at different times. Therefore, we should carry out harvesting of fennel in several batches according to the actual situation, and the inflorescences that mature first should be cut and harvested first. Then after the secondary inflorescences mature, carry out comprehensive harvesting. The harvest time for fennel is generally around September each year, and after harvesting, it should be dried appropriately. Place it in a well-ventilated place to dry in the shade, avoid rain, and when the sunlight is strong, also pay attention to providing shade in time.
The above is a brief introduction to fennel field management techniques. The management work for fennel cultivation is very important and is directly related to yield, so everyone must pay close attention. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!