How to Grow Crown Daisies (Garland Chrysanthemum) for High Yield? Latest Planting Techniques and Method Tutorial
Crown daisy (garland chrysanthemum) is also called chrysanthemum greens, and its appearance resembles the chrysanthemum somewhat. In addition, it was a delicacy in the imperial court in ancient times, so it is also called emperor's vegetable. It is a crop that combines edible, ornamental and medicinal uses, and has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach and reducing phlegm. Below, QinNongNet brings you the high-yield planting techniques for crown daisy. Let's take a look together.
1. Variety Selection
Crown daisy is mainly divided into small-leaf crown daisy and large-leaf crown daisy. Among them, small-leaf crown daisy is more cold-tolerant, has a stronger aroma, and grows faster. It generally only takes one and a half months to 2 months to harvest, but its yield is relatively low. Large-leaf crown daisy has broad leaves and a relatively high yield, with tender and short stems and good variety quality, but its disadvantages are slow growth and late maturity. The main variety chosen for planting is large-leaf crown daisy, which has high yield and a good market price.
2. Environmental Factors
Crown daisy originated in our country. It has strong adaptability and a certain degree of cold tolerance. It likes cool, humid environments. The suitable growth temperature is 17-20 degrees. It is not tolerant of high temperatures; when the temperature is higher than 29 degrees, growth is poor. It is not strict about light requirements and can grow normally even in low-light environments; it is also not strict about soil requirements, and grows best in loose, fertile sandy loam; it is not strict about water requirements either. During growth, it only needs the soil to remain moist, but too much water will affect its growth and development. In short, crown daisy can be planted in all major regions of our country.
3. Cultivation Techniques
Crown daisy can be planted three times a year: sown in spring from February to April, in autumn from August to September, and in winter from October to November. Before planting, first prepare the land and make beds. Choose a plot with deep soil, loose and fertile soil, and convenient drainage. After applying enough base fertilizer, mix the soil and fertilizer evenly. Then make beds. Generally, the bed width is about 1.6 m, which can be changed according to actual conditions. Break the soil up finely and rake it level before sowing.
Before sowing, first soak the seeds to promote germination. Place the seeds in a greenhouse and soak them for 24 hours, then put them in a greenhouse environment to promote germination. After sprouting, they can be sown. Sowing can use three methods: direct seeding, broadcast sowing, and drilling. About one week after sowing, seedlings emerge. When the seedlings grow 2-3 true leaves, thinning can be carried out. For thinning, the plant and row spacing is generally 5-6 cm. Be careful not to make it too sparse or too dense. During planting, pay attention to fertilizer and water management, and water and fertilize according to the weather and plant growth conditions.
4. Pest and Disease Control Methods
The main diseases of crown daisy are anthracnose and downy mildew. When disease occurs, spray with 1000-times diluted Puleek solution for control; the main pest is aphids. When they occur, spray with 1500-times diluted imidacloprid for control.
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