Latest Scutellaria baicalensis Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Scutellaria baicalensis is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family, and it has a very wide distribution range in our country. Its main medicinal part is the rhizome of the plant. Scutellaria baicalensis has various effects such as lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation, promoting diuresis and benefiting the gallbladder. The main planting area is concentrated in the northern regions of our country. So if you want to plant Scutellaria baicalensis now, how should you do it? Below, the editor brings you the planting techniques for Scutellaria baicalensis. Let's take a look!
1. Planting Environment
Scutellaria baicalensis is suitable for growing in a cool environment, and during the planting process the temperature should be controlled at around 15 degrees. A certain amount of light must be ensured, and the soil's drainage and irrigation capacity should be strong. Although Scutellaria baicalensis has strong adaptability to soil, in order to ensure the yield and quality of Scutellaria baicalensis, when selecting soil it is best to choose soil with deep soil layers, sufficient fertility, and no pests or diseases. After selecting the land, the soil should be prepared by fine plowing and harrowing, and then sufficient decomposed farmyard manure should be applied as base fertilizer. A suitable soil environment can enhance the growth ability of Scutellaria baicalensis and increase its yield.
2. Propagation Methods
The propagation method for Scutellaria baicalensis is mainly seed propagation. Before sowing, the seeds should be pre-germinated to increase the germination rate. First, the seeds should be soaked in warm water at around 50 degrees for 14-18 hours. Then they should be removed and dried, then wrapped in a wet cloth and placed in an environment at around 22 degrees for pre-germination. When about 70% of the seeds have cracked and shown white, they can be sown. Before sowing, the soil should be watered thoroughly, and then sowing should be carried out around Qingming Festival. The sowing method is mainly spot sowing, and attention should be paid to the sowing depth, which should not be too deep or too shallow. After sowing, a layer of fine soil should be covered, and the soil should be compacted and watered until the seeds emerge.
3. Field Management
When the Scutellaria baicalensis seedlings grow to about 6 cm, do a good job of thinning and final singling to provide sufficient growing space for each robust seedling. Also, on days with sufficient light, carry out compaction, about three times within half a month, to promote seedling establishment. In the year of planting, at least 3 cultivations should be carried out, and then starting from the second year of planting, about 2 cultivations per year. Then do a good job of fertilization, applying compound fertilizer in spring each year, and topdressing at least 2 times each year. Control the type and amount of fertilizer according to the growth of Scutellaria baicalensis and soil fertility. Finally, for plots not kept for seed, during the budding stage of Scutellaria baicalensis, cut off the flower branches to avoid consuming too many nutrients.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Pest and disease control work is something we cannot ignore in planting. Because pests and diseases are very harmful to Scutellaria baicalensis, not only causing a reduction in yield, but possibly also causing large-scale death of Scutellaria baicalensis plants. Therefore, when planting, we must do a good job of management and strengthen prevention. Pay attention to the amount of water and fertilizer, and reasonably adjust the growing environment of Scutellaria baicalensis according to its growth. When abnormal situations are found, be sure to promptly identify the specific cause, and then carry out corresponding control work.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting techniques for Scutellaria baicalensis. The planting techniques for Scutellaria baicalensis are not very difficult, but everyone needs to do a good job of management to ensure planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.