The Latest Wasabi Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial

Wasabi, scientifically known as Eutrema japonicum, is a precious pungent aromatic vegetable plant in the Brassicaceae family. Wasabi is a special edible health product and also one of the most common condiments in the world. Although the price is relatively high, market demand is not small. Wasabi has antibacterial and anti-cancer functions, and it is cultivated on a small scale in China. So how should wasabi be planted? Today, the editor brings you the planting techniques for wasabi. Let's take a look together below!

1. Land Selection and Planting

First, before planting, we need to select a good planting plot. Wasabi is suitable for growing on plots with relatively high terrain, abundant vegetation, strong permeability and fertile soil. After selecting the land, slightly prepare the soil, control the planting density well and dig the planting holes, because wasabi prefers to live in shaded environments. Therefore, it is necessary to properly cover the planting land with shade netting. After the preparatory work is done, sow the seeds. First, when harvesting the seeds, put the seeds in an environment of about 2 degrees for 3 months of freezing, and then sow in mid-October. Under normal circumstances, seedlings will emerge around Qingming Festival the following year. Manage the seedlings well, and when they grow to a certain height, transplant and set them in place at the appropriate time.

2. Timely Topdressing

First, when preparing the land, we should apply sufficient base fertilizer. The base fertilizer is mainly fully decomposed farmyard manure. Control the amount of base fertilizer according to the soil area. Then, after the seedlings are successfully set in place, appropriately topdress according to the overall condition of the seedlings and the amount of base fertilizer applied. The topdressing fertilizer is mainly compound fertilizer such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The number of topdressings during the growth period must not be less than two. Usually, topdressing must be applied once in both spring and autumn. When topdressing, pay attention to the position. Do not let the fertilizer touch the wasabi roots, to prevent burning the roots and causing problems such as pests and diseases that threaten wasabi growth.

3. Intertillage and Weeding

During the wasabi growth period, weeds pose a great threat to its growth. Therefore, we must do a good job in weeding. If weeding is not done in time and the weeds exceed the height of the wasabi, the weeds will block the sunlight from the wasabi, rob the nutrients needed for wasabi growth, inhibit wasabi growth, and increase the incidence of various pests and diseases. Therefore, we should regularly carry out intertillage and weeding. Intertillage can not only achieve a good weeding effect, but also improve soil permeability and enhance nutrient absorption by the roots. Also, when weeding, prevent damage to the roots. If wounds appear on wasabi plants, disinfect them in time to prevent infection.

4. Pest and Disease Control

Because wasabi likes to grow in cool and humid environments, the incidence of pests and diseases is very high. If pest and disease control work is not done well, it may lead to the death of wasabi across the whole field, and planting benefits will be seriously affected. First, avoid continuous cropping of wasabi, then regularly disinfect the field to reduce any substances that may cause pests and diseases. Then, promote the expansion of wasabi rhizomes as much as possible and advance the harvest time, which can effectively prevent and control pests and diseases. In addition to strengthening field management, we also need to prepare for various pest and disease control measures, for example, understanding what kind of pesticide to use for different pests and diseases, and minimizing losses after outbreaks, so as to ensure our own planting benefits.

The above is a brief introduction to wasabi planting techniques. Wasabi is very popular in China and even around the world. Wasabi cultivation is actually relatively simple, but its incidence of pests and diseases is much higher than that of other crops, so everyone must do a good job in pest and disease control when planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.