Sharing the Latest Cultivation Techniques and Methods for Chrysanthemum Greens

Chrysanthemum greens are a relatively rare wild vegetable, but their flavor is extremely good and market demand is very high, which has attracted many growers to cultivate them artificially. Their cultivation is relatively simple and similar to the growing process of many commonly planted vegetables. Let's take a look below at how to grow chrysanthemum greens.

1. Site Selection for Planting

This vegetable is relatively cold-tolerant but poor in heat resistance. Its suitable growing temperature is kept above 10° and no more than 20°. When choosing a site, one with relatively stable and somewhat lower temperatures is best. Fertile, moist soil is the top choice, and relatively high terrain that does not easily form standing water can help improve its production quality. If local water diversion is inconvenient, it is best to choose a place with a water source nearby, so that watering later will be extremely convenient.

2. Seed Cultivation

Chrysanthemum greens are cultivated by direct sowing. Their seedlings are relatively fragile, and the survival rate of transplanted seedlings is relatively low. After choosing the planting site and leveling it, simply plant directly. Prepare a certain amount of base fertilizer at the bottom of the hole, scatter the seeds, and cover with soil; there is no need to press down. The soil used for covering should be crushed by hand, and there must be no clods, otherwise it will inhibit the growth of chrysanthemum greens. If you want them to grow well later, you can spread a thin layer of fertilizer on top, preferably livestock manure, then cover with dry grass and water with a small amount of water; for dry land, more water is needed.

3. Fertilizer and Water Application

Generally, chrysanthemum greens are planted fairly densely, with a plant spacing of only about 10 cm, so fertilizer and water need to be applied somewhat frequently. When the seedlings are about 5-10 cm tall, begin the first topdressing. At this time, urea liquid fertilizer is mainly used, and this can also save the watering step; the ratio is controlled at about 1 part urine to 2 parts water. Later, topdress about three times every 2 months, pouring from the roots downward, all mainly with liquid fertilizer. If the soil is extremely fertile, then once a month is enough.

4. Field Management

⟦NL>Weeds are a relatively common problem during the growth of chrysanthemum greens, so weeding should be done fairly diligently. Weeds must not exceed 8 cm; generally, it is enough to clear the larger weeds, as small weeds will later be shaded by the chrysanthemum greens and will find it hard to grow large. Chrysanthemum greens are a multi-harvest crop and can be harvested multiple times, so they must not be picked together with the roots; harvest at the stage of their first branching position. After harvesting, topdress immediately and cover part of their roots and stems with soil so that they grow better later.

This is a fairly versatile wild vegetable. Whether grown on a large scale or planted for your own consumption, it is a good choice. Everyone can try growing it. If you have little experience, it is best to plant a small amount first to accumulate experience before expanding the planting scale.