What are the key points to note when planting bamboo shoots? A detailed explanation of the latest planting methods
Bamboo shoots are the young sprouts of bamboo, a perennial plant of the order Poales, whose edible part is mainly the primary sprout. They are widely distributed in China and have strong adaptability. Because the taste and texture of bamboo shoots are loved by many people, a certain planting area has been established in China. However, there are some things we need to pay attention to when planting. Below, the editor brings you the key points to note when planting bamboo shoots. Let's take a look!
1. Choosing soil
Although bamboo shoots have strong adaptability and can grow normally in most soils, the quality of the soil will still affect the yield and quality of bamboo shoots. Therefore, when choosing soil, we should try to choose humus-rich, slightly acidic soil with sufficient fertility, deep and soft texture, strong permeability and normal drainage and irrigation. Prevent clay soil with too shallow and hard soil layers and unsuitable pH from affecting the growth of bamboo shoots. Also pay attention to the previous crops in the soil. Soil where tomatoes, peppers and other crops have been planted cannot be used for planting bamboo shoots.
2. Seedling transplanting
Before transplanting, the soil should be deeply plowed and cultivated, the soil leveled and finely harrowed, and then drainage ditches should be opened while controlling the planting density and row spacing. The width of the drainage ditch should be kept at about 35 cm, and the depth at about 28 cm. Then, according to the climate changes in the planting area, transplanting begins in early spring when the bamboo shoots have grown for 2-3 months. During transplanting, pay attention to controlling the planting density, and plant the bamboo shoots into the planting ditch. Cover with fine soil, press and compact, and then as the bamboo shoots grow, gradually fill in the planting ditch to ensure the depth of the bamboo shoots remains about 12 cm from the ground.
3. Reasonable watering
Although bamboo shoots have fairly good drought tolerance, reasonable watering during planting is beneficial to the growth of the seedlings, can enhance the growth capacity of bamboo shoots, and increase the yield of bamboo shoots. About one week after transplanting, apply manure water in time to promote the growth of the bamboo shoot roots and help the bamboo shoots recover from transplanting. And to ensure the growth of bamboo shoots, water once every 5-7 days afterward to keep the soil moist and ensure sufficient water content. If high-temperature and drought weather occurs, the watering frequency should also be shortened to about four days to prevent water shortage from affecting the quality of the bamboo shoots.
4. Appropriate topdressing
Bamboo shoots have a relatively large demand for nutrients. After transplanting, appropriate topdressing should be carried out, and the principle of applying small amounts more often should be followed when topdressing. Then during the growth period of bamboo shoots, to ensure their growth, the nutrients needed for bamboo shoot growth must be met. Control the application of nitrogen fertilizer, mainly using compound fertilizer. Then, as the bamboo shoots grow over time, appropriately increase the frequency and amount of water and fertilizer to promote the expansion of bamboo shoots and enlarge the root disc. At maturity, appropriately apply decomposed farmyard manure and compound fertilizer as topdressing. But no matter when topdressing is done, attention must be paid to the amount to prevent fertilizer damage, which would instead affect the growth of bamboo shoots.
The above is a brief introduction to the key points to note when planting bamboo shoots. Planting bamboo shoots is actually relatively simple, but we still need to do a good job in management. Strengthen fertilizer and water management, carry out appropriate intertillage and weeding, and create a good growing environment for bamboo shoots. Also pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases to prevent them from harming the growth of bamboo shoots. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.