How to grow perilla? A detailed guide to the latest perilla growing methods

Perilla is a very common plant in our daily life. It often appears on our dining tables, where it can be used as a seasoning, or eaten raw and cooked in soups. It can also be used as medicine and in cosmetics, and so on. Because its nutritional value is very high and its market economic value is also quite good, it can be said to have great prospects for cultivation. So how exactly should perilla be grown? Next, come and take a look with the editor!

Growing methods

Choosing and preparing the land: Perilla has fairly strong adaptability to the environment and is not picky about soil quality. As long as drainage is good and there is plenty of sunlight, it is fine. Of course, if the soil is fairly fertile, growth will certainly be even better. When preparing the land, you can also properly level the soil, then make ridges and dig furrows, which is good for drainage.

Irrigation and fertilization: For sowing, it is best to choose a time after rain or when rain is coming soon. If there is no rain for several days after sowing, then artificial irrigation is needed. Of course, if it rains for several days in a row, then drainage is needed. An environment that is too moist is still not very suitable for perilla to grow. Perilla's growing period is relatively short, so at the time of sowing, fertilizer should be applied once in a concentrated way. The second fertilization is when perilla has grown to about 15 to 20 cm, but when fertilizing, you must pay special attention and absolutely do not scatter fertilizer onto the leaves.

Sowing methods: Perilla has two growing methods. One is to sow seeds directly on the prepared land, scattering them row by row according to density. The second is to first scatter the seeds on a piece of land, and after seedlings grow, transplant them.

Preventive measures

During the growing process, perilla will also develop some diseases, such as powdery mildew. When this disease appears, the two agents Xiansheng and Shigao should be used for spraying, which can effectively prevent powdery mildew. Septoria leaf spot often appears when perilla is harvested, generally caused by plant density being too low, insufficient sunlight, and overly moist soil. So this means that when planting, you must pay attention to density and drainage. Once this disease appears, use mancozeb or Bordeaux mixture for spraying. The two most common pests harming perilla are red spider mites and silver-striped noctuid moths. They live by eating perilla leaves. To remove silver-striped noctuid moths, just use the most common trichlorfon, while for red spider mites, use omethoate emulsion, which is specially used against them, for spraying and killing.

Although perilla is a plant that is relatively easy to grow and very easy to keep alive, you still need to pay attention to some issues, otherwise what awaits you is a pitifully low yield. Alright, the above is what Qinnong Web is sharing with everyone today about perilla growing methods. If you want to learn more about agriculture, then keep following Qinnong Web!