How to grow Malabar spinach? The latest cultivation techniques and methods tutorial
Malabar spinach is an annual twining herbaceous plant of the Basellaceae family. Malabar spinach is native to the various tropical regions of Asia, is cultivated throughout China, and there is also a certain wild area in the south. Malabar spinach has relatively high nutritional value and can prevent constipation, clear heat and lower temperature, etc. Malabar spinach is also one of the main edible vegetables in the south. So how should Malabar spinach be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques of Malabar spinach, let's take a look together!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Malabar spinach has relatively strong growth ability and does not have high requirements for soil, but when planting we should still choose relatively fertile soil with sufficient water sources and strong permeability. Such soil is more conducive to the growth of Malabar spinach and increases yield. After selecting the site, do the land preparation work well, carry out middle plowing and deep turning to make beds. Land preparation is first to improve the permeability of the soil, enhance the absorption of base fertilizer, and improve fertility. Second, it is to prevent harmful substances remaining in the soil, such as pathogens, herbicides, etc., from causing certain harm to the growth of Malabar spinach.
2. Seed soaking and sprouting
There is no fixed rule for seed selection of Malabar spinach; you only need to select varieties with high yield, no disease or harm, and strong growth. However, the seed coat of Malabar spinach seeds is relatively hard, and if left to sprout on their own the germination rate is relatively low. Therefore, before sowing we should also do the work of seed soaking and sprouting well, soaking the seeds in warm water of about 55 degrees for half an hour. Then take them out and put them into warm water of 30 degrees to soak for about 5 hours. After soaking, clean the seeds and place them at a temperature of about 28 degrees for sprouting. When most have revealed white, they can be sown.
3. Sowing at the right time
Sowing of Malabar spinach has certain requirements for temperature. When the temperature is about 20 degrees, the germination rate of the seeds is relatively high, and open-field sowing can be carried out. There are two sowing methods for Malabar spinach: drilling and broadcasting, and the broadcasting method is usually used. For broadcasting, you need to first water thoroughly to set the roots, then wait for the water to gradually seep down before sowing into the planting holes. After sowing, cover well with fine soil and plastic film, and under normal management seedlings will emerge in about 4 days. After emergence, do the field management well, improve the survival rate of the seedlings, promote seedling growth, and prevent dead and weak seedlings. If such situations occur, do the work of replanting well.
4. Field management
After Malabar spinach has successfully emerged, do the work of thinning and checking seedlings and middle plowing and loosening the soil well, and strengthen water management. When the soil is relatively dry, water in time, and after the seedlings have recovered, topdress immediately. Carry out topdressing together with watering, dilute the fertilizer, promote nutrient absorption, and ensure the soil is moist. Observe the growth situation and the amount of weeds, remove weeds, and prevent them from affecting the growth of Malabar spinach. Also control the temperature well; the daytime temperature must not be lower than 20 degrees, and at night it can be appropriately lowered to about 15 degrees. After growing larger, train the vines and pinch the tips to promote the growth of stems and leaves and increase yield.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques of Malabar spinach. Malabar spinach has relatively high economic value; it can not only be eaten but is also a medicinal material. It can lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation, treat macules, etc., but growing Malabar spinach requires certain techniques and management experience to ensure yield. Therefore, everyone must think it through clearly before planting! That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.