What are the latest cultivation methods for Aralia elata buds?
Aralia elata bud is a small tree, also called Japanese angelica tree bud; the root of Aralia elata can be used as medicine, with effects such as tonifying qi and dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It is now mainly distributed in Northeast China and the South, with a relatively small wild area. As Aralia elata buds become more and more popular, the area of artificial cultivation is also growing larger and larger. So how should Aralia elata buds be planted? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods for Aralia elata buds. Let's take a look together!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Aralia elata bud was originally a wild vegetable, so its requirements for soil are not very strict, but for artificial cultivation, there are certain requirements for yield and quality. Therefore, we should still choose soft, slightly acidic soil that is deep, rich in fertility, highly permeable, and well drained and irrigated. Do not choose sticky, easily waterlogged soil, as it will have a great impact on the germination of Aralia elata seeds and later growth. After selecting the site, prepare the land in time, mainly by deep plowing and fine cultivation and intertillage turning, to improve soil permeability. Then combine this with applying sufficient decomposed farmyard manure, controlling the amount well according to the planting area.
2. Timely planting
After preparing the land, sow at the right time. The main cultivation method for Aralia elata buds is raising seedlings and transplanting. Seedling raising has two methods, bed planting and ridge planting; choose the method that suits you according to your own planting techniques. If using bed planting, first make a field bed about 25 cm high and 1 m wide. Then dig the bed furrows; when sowing, base fertilizer can also be applied, control the sowing density well, and after sowing water thoroughly, cover with fine soil, and press firmly to improve water retention and prevent drought. When the seedlings grow to about 8-12 cm and thorns grow on the stems, transplanting and field planting can begin. After field planting, strengthen ventilation, control moisture, keep the temperature above 12 degrees, and ensure soil moisture is above 60%, to promote seedling growth.
3. Water and fertilizer management
The growth of Aralia elata buds requires a relatively large amount of water, especially at the seedling stage; the soil must be kept moist, and the planting site should be chosen beside clean water sources as much as possible to facilitate later watering. Pay attention to observing weather changes, water in time after drought, but also do drainage work well in rainy weather. Prevent the roots of Aralia elata from being unable to breathe, rotting from waterlogging, and causing pests and diseases. Also, during the growth period of Aralia elata, timely topdressing should be carried out according to soil fertility and plant growth conditions, and the number of topdressings should not be less than two. Pay attention to the nutrient ratio and amount of fertilizer, to prevent Aralia elata from poor growth due to lack of nutrients or from excessive vegetative growth.
4. Field management
In the year Aralia elata buds are planted, the threat from weeds is relatively great, so we must first do a good job of weeding. Usually a legume herbicide can be used, but pay attention to the amount and spraying position, to avoid excessive concentration inhibiting the growth of Aralia elata. If weeding by hand, be careful not to damage the roots of Aralia elata, causing obstruction of its respiration and nutrient absorption and reducing yield and quality. We should also properly prune the taller Aralia elata plants to promote the development of branches and roots and increase the yield of Aralia elata buds. Prune at the base of the branches, retaining about 5 lateral buds, then cut off the upper part of the plant to prevent excessive vegetative growth.
The above is a brief introduction to how to plant Aralia elata buds. The nutritional value of Aralia elata buds is very high, and they are even called the “king of wild vegetables”. Aralia elata buds have strong growth ability and high yield, but after artificial cultivation their characteristics will slightly degrade, so field management should still be strengthened to increase yield and ensure planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.