How to grow jasmine? The latest cultivation methods and precautions
Jasmine is a climbing shrub plant with a very wide distribution in China. Besides its extremely high ornamental value, jasmine also has certain medicinal value; the main parts used for medicine are the flowers and leaves, which have the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is also a raw material for products such as scented tea and essences. So how should jasmine be grown? Are there any precautions when growing it? Let's take a look together below!
1. Soil management
When growing jasmine, whether in field cultivation or in pots, the requirements for soil are relatively high. First, make sure the soil has sufficient fertility, strong permeability and good drainage and irrigation capacity. After choosing the land, do a good job of land preparation and disinfection to prevent pathogens and insect eggs in the soil from harming jasmine growth. Then apply sufficient base fertilizer, mainly decomposed farmyard manure, and mix the fertilizer fully with the soil to improve soil fertility. This provides sufficient nutrients for jasmine growth, but it should not be too much, to prevent burning the jasmine roots and affecting growth.
2. Timely planting
The planting time for jasmine also matters; it should not be too early or too late. If planted too early, the temperature has not yet risen, which will cause cold damage to the jasmine. If too late, it will affect jasmine growth, delay the time to market, and reduce planting returns. Generally, planting around Qingming Festival each year is the best time. When planting, insert the seedlings vertically into the soil, holding the seedling with one hand and filling soil with the other. When the soil has covered the jasmine root mass, lift the plant slightly upward to increase the contact area between the soil and the roots. Then firm the soil and leave a watering distance.
3. Water and fertilizer management
After successful planting, water thoroughly once to settle the roots, and provide appropriate shade for about a week to prevent direct sunlight, then light can be appropriately increased. Jasmine likes to grow in a humid environment, so we should reasonably adjust watering frequency and amount according to the soil and jasmine growth conditions. After flowering in summer, water and fertilize about once a week, mainly with phosphorus fertilizer, applying topdressing about twice a week. During its flowering period, increase the amount of fertilizer. But pay attention to the concentration; it should not be too strong, to prevent excessive heat generation from causing jasmine root rot.
4. Precautions
After jasmine flowers fade, promptly prune the weak flower branches to promote new branches at the base of the branches and improve the ornamental value of jasmine. After September each year, stop topdressing to promote branch maturity and help jasmine overwinter successfully. Then when the temperature drops to about 5°C, do a good job of keeping it warm, but at the same time it still needs appropriate ventilation. Create a good growing environment for jasmine growth and overwintering. Finally, if it is potted, the soil needs to be replaced once a year to improve the soil structure, increase fertility, and promote jasmine growth.
The above is a brief introduction to jasmine cultivation methods and precautions. When growing it, we also need to pay attention to pest and disease prevention and control to prevent pests and diseases from harming jasmine growth and reducing its ornamental value. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!