How to Cultivate Ivory Vegetable? Latest Technical Method Tutorial
The scientific name of ivory vegetable is Typha latifolia (broadleaf cattail), an aquatic herbaceous plant in the Typhaceae family. Ivory vegetable is distributed throughout China. Its roots and leaves are raw materials for high-grade handicrafts, and its pollen has effects such as cooling blood and stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and dispelling stasis. It has gradually become a food on the dining table. It was originally a wild vegetable growing near various ponds and other water sources. However, after the nutritional value of ivory vegetable was discovered, large-scale cultivation began. Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for ivory vegetable. Let's take a look!
1. Planting Site
Ivory vegetable was originally a wild vegetable, so its growth ability is relatively strong, and it does not have great requirements for soil. Usually, ordinary vegetable garden soil is sufficient. However, since ivory vegetable is an aquatic plant, it needs to be planted in a water layer, and abandoned rice fields can be converted into planting bases. Note that the planting plot must have water at all times, and the water level must not be lower than 10 cm. Also control the soil pH well; soil that is too alkaline or too salty is not suitable for planting. Ivory vegetable has a high survival rate, but to achieve robust growth, it is still necessary to choose the soil most suitable for its growth.
2. Timely Cultivation
As just mentioned, ivory vegetable has a very strong growth ability and is not very strict about temperature. As long as the temperature is kept above 5°C, it can be cultivated, and it can be cultivated all year round, though the most suitable temperature for its growth is around 26°C. Before sowing, land preparation should be done well: plow and disinfect, then irrigate to cover and soak the soil. During soaking, deep plow about two more times, then apply sufficient base fertilizer for cultivation. When planting, pay attention to planting depth and density; control the depth at about 15 cm. Ivory vegetable can be harvested continuously for about 5 years after one planting. If the planting direction is seedling production, it can be allowed to grow vigorously to increase the number of seedlings.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
Ivory vegetable is an aquatic vegetable, so its demand for water is very high. During the planting process, we must ensure the water level is above 10 cm, then change the water once a quarter, with the water change amount at least half of the total water volume. Also build the field ridges well to avoid them being too loose and causing water leakage. About 7 days after successful cultivation, we should appropriately apply foliar fertilizer to promote the growth of ivory vegetable stems and leaves. Half a month later, apply an appropriate amount of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer to enhance the plant's growth vigor. After entering the harvest period, reasonably adjust the fertilizer type according to the plant's growth vigor and soil conditions to avoid nutrient deficiency and promote comprehensive growth.
4. Harvesting and Processing
Ivory vegetable has a very strong growth ability. Under normal management, harvesting can usually begin about 2-3 weeks after cultivation. The harvest time depends on the weather and season. For example, in spring and summer it can be harvested once a week, while in winter it needs to be harvested once every 2 weeks. The main harvest target is the plant's tuberous stem part. During harvesting, pay attention to the force used to avoid damaging the plant roots. After harvesting, wash off the mud and water, then grade and manage for sales. If storing, put it in a fresh-keeping bag, and it can be stored for about 8 days at a temperature of around 4°C. Large-scale operations can also make various processed products such as canned goods, preserved fruit, and dried vegetables to improve planting benefits.
The above is a brief introduction to ivory vegetable cultivation techniques. Almost the entire ivory vegetable plant has nutritional value. Moreover, because the ivory vegetable plant has a very good appearance, it is used as a very precious ornamental flower in wetland parks across China, and its planting prospects are quite good. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!