How to grow purslane? The latest planting techniques and methods tutorial
Purslane can be used as food and can also be cooked as a dish. It is a variety that can be seen in many rural places, but in recent years, because wild plants have been picked rather heavily, it is now relatively rare in the wild. At present, purslane has good economic value, so the scale of artificial cultivation is expanding. So how should purslane be planted? Now let's learn about it together with the editor.
1. Propagation methods
Purslane is a herbaceous plant with relatively strong vitality. Its propagation methods are mainly of two kinds. One is propagation by seed, and the other is propagation by cuttings. Each of these two has its own advantages. Seed propagation is more in line with the current situation of large-scale artificial propagation, while cuttings require a certain level of skill, but high-quality varieties can be selected for cuttings, achieving a high-quality cultivation effect. If you plan to plant on a large scale, it is recommended to use seeds, as this facilitates overall management.
2. Transplanting management
The previous two methods both need transplanting after successful cultivation in the end. Generally, transplanting can begin after 2-3 weeks. At this time, the seedlings are just at the most suitable stage for transplanting, the root system is in stable development, and the survival rate after transplanting will be very high. The soil for transplanting should be prepared with fertilizer in advance. Sandy, breathable soil is best. After transplanting, a little water needs to be poured, not too much, just enough to moisten the surface soil. The spacing of each plant should be controlled at 20-30 cm, allowing it to grow in all directions and increasing yield.
3. Planting management
Management after transplanting places relatively more emphasis on fertilizer and water, because there are relatively fewer weeds among purslane. Because it is a herbaceous plant, for fertilization it is recommended to mainly use urea, as this helps the rapid growth of its root system and branches. Generally, before the first harvest, basically no fertilization is needed, so more basal fertilizer should be applied in the early stage, controlled at about 2500 jin per mu, and later only a small amount of farmyard manure needs to be applied. As for watering, it is recommended once every 3-7 days, and it can be increased or decreased according to the situation. Each time, the amount of water should be controlled so that it seeps into 2-3 cm of soil.
4. Harvesting precautions
Purslane is a crop that is harvested over a long period, so each harvest should not be excessive, so that it can grow out better next time. When harvesting, try to pick only the freshest and most tender parts of the branches and leaves, and leave about 4-5 nodes for the rhizome. The growth cycle of purslane after the first harvest is about 2-3 weeks, so it should be harvested in time. Harvesting too late is not conducive to subsequent growth.
The above is the general process for planting purslane. At present, the market price of purslane still offers fairly good profits, so everyone can consider this aspect. Pests and diseases of purslane are relatively rare, so everyone does not need to worry too much about the economic losses caused by insect pests. This can also be regarded as one advantage of purslane cultivation.