What are the precautions for growing Houttuynia cordata? The latest guide is here
Houttuynia cordata has strong adaptability to the environment. Previously, Houttuynia cordata mostly existed in the wild, but due to increased market demand and unlimited digging of wild Houttuynia cordata, wild resources have declined sharply. In order to meet market demand, the scale of artificial cultivation of Houttuynia cordata has been increased. So what problems need attention when planting Houttuynia cordata? Below, let us learn about the precautions for growing Houttuynia cordata together.
1. Planting environment
If you want a high yield of Houttuynia cordata, there are still certain requirements for the planting environment. Houttuynia cordata has the characteristics of liking warmth, liking fertility, liking moisture, not tolerating salinity and alkalinity, fearing strong light, and being slightly cold-tolerant. Therefore, the soil of the planting site is best chosen as a plot with loose soil texture, good water and fertilizer retention, sufficient fertility, and shade. Heavy clay, clay, and saline-alkali land are all unsuitable for planting Houttuynia cordata.
2. Planting density
When planting, we need to pay attention to the planting density of Houttuynia cordata. A reasonable planting density is beneficial to both the yield and quality of Houttuynia cordata, and a reasonable density also makes later field management operations much more convenient. Generally, the amount of Houttuynia cordata seeds used per mu is controlled at about 300 kg, which means the row spacing for planting is 25 to 30 cm, and the plant spacing is 8 to 10 cm.
3. Water management
The growth of Houttuynia cordata has a large demand for water, so water management must be done well, otherwise it will affect the normal growth of Houttuynia cordata. After planting Houttuynia cordata, water it promptly, and in high-temperature and drought weather, water in time, while keeping the soil moist and preventing drought. After Houttuynia cordata emerges, watering should be changed to sprinkler irrigation to avoid soil compaction. When there is too much water in the field, drainage is also needed to avoid root rot and affect the yield of Houttuynia cordata. During the growth process of Houttuynia cordata, multiple waterings are needed, mainly according to weather conditions and its growth conditions.
4. Later topdressing
Topdressing is also an important issue we need to pay attention to. Houttuynia cordata has strong reproductive capacity, so to reproduce, it needs relatively more nutrients, so we need to carry out multiple topdressings. Topdressing is mainly applied by watering with human and livestock manure and urine water, once every half a month, which is very good for the growth and reproduction of Houttuynia cordata. Of course, we can also apply urea diluted with water, or apply it in holes. The effects of promoting seedlings and stimulating seedlings are both very ideal.
Houttuynia cordata is really very easy to grow, and the management work is also very simple. Under normal planting conditions, the yield per mu of Houttuynia cordata is also very considerable. However, if everyone can understand more knowledge and information about growing Houttuynia cordata, this will further improve the yield and quality of Houttuynia cordata.