How to Grow Nettles? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Nettle Cultivation Methods
We all know that nettle is mainly used in textile manufacturing and is one of the raw materials for cloth. But if we know more about nettle, we will find that it can also be used as medicine to dispel wind-dampness; its leaves can also be used as feed. Nettle has a very long cultivation history in our country, but due to the rise of the retro style in recent years, nettle cultivation has entered a new era. So do you know how to grow nettle? Let's learn about it together below.
1. Soil and Fertilizer Improvement
Nettle has strong resistance. In the past, wild nettle could be seen in many places in rural areas, but now generally wild nettle can only be seen in some very remote mountain villages. Nettle has no special requirements for the soil of the planting site; as long as the plot is flat, well-drained and highly loose, it can be planted. In order to improve the survival rate and yield of nettle cultivation, after choosing the planting site, the land will be prepared, and land preparation will be combined with base fertilizer. The base fertilizer is best to use chicken manure, duck manure, etc. After mixing the base fertilizer and soil evenly, level the ground and open furrows to make beds.
2. Scientific Planting
When we plant nettle, we generally use seed sowing for planting. Seed sowing is very simple, but one thing to note is that nettle seedling raising is a little different from other crops: it is best to use potted seedling raising, so that the nettle emergence rate is relatively high. Evenly scatter the selected seeds in the pot, then cover with a layer of fine nutrient soil, then water the soil thoroughly, and you can wait for the seedlings to emerge. Of course, we can also use division propagation for planting, but it requires relatively many seed roots, so it is generally not suitable for large-scale planting.
3. Field Management
After seed sowing, seedlings generally emerge in about half a month. During the seedling stage, we should water enough bottom water to promote the growth of the seedlings. When the seedlings grow to about eight to ten cm, they can be transplanted and planted. When transplanting, we generally plant at a density of 70 cm between rows and 20 cm between plants. After nettle is planted, water it in time to promote the growth of new roots and improve the survival rate of nettle. After the nettle survives, weed early to reduce nutrient loss, and at the same time enhance soil permeability and promote the growth of nettle. During the growth of nettle, carry out topdressing and watering scientifically. Generally, when the base fertilizer is sufficient, no topdressing is needed, but if the nettle shows yellowing leaves or weak, thin plants, then it is necessary to appropriately apply nitrogen fertilizer and irrigate it diluted with water to improve nutrient utilization.
4. Pest and Disease Control
If management is in place during nettle cultivation, pests and diseases rarely appear, because its disease resistance is very strong. However, in high-temperature weather, powdery mildew may also occur. For powdery mildew, we can use Baidaifu for control. Of course, we should also pay attention to preventing insect pests. The more common ones are aphids, leaf miners and stinging caterpillars. For aphids and stinging caterpillars, we can use dimethoate for spraying and killing, while for leaf miners it is best to use Chongbijing for spraying and killing.
Nettle cultivation is indeed very simple, and field management work is also very easy, so its cultivation techniques are very easy to master. Of course, if you want to learn more about nettle, you can follow us, and I believe you will find the answer you want.