What are the latest key points to note when growing schizonepeta?

Schizonepeta is a common plant in our daily life. It is both a vegetable and a Chinese herbal medicine. In daily life it is often eaten as a vegetable, with a distinctive aroma that greatly boosts the appetite. When used as medicine, it can treat colds, headaches and sore throats. It is now cultivated artificially in many places, so what should be noted when planting it? Let's take a look together.

1. Soil

Schizonepeta has strong adaptability and does not demand much from the soil; it can grow normally in ordinary soil. However, if you want higher yields and economic returns, it must be grown in loose, fertile soil. The plot should have good drainage and be on higher ground. Low-lying, waterlogged land and heavy clay soil are not suitable for planting, as this can lead to poor growth and make pest and disease damage more likely. When choosing a site, it is best to plough and prepare the soil, loosen the soil structure and apply base fertilizer to promote plant growth and improve yield and quality.

2. Temperature

Schizonepeta likes a warm environment and cannot tolerate cold. Its seeds can germinate at 15-25 degrees, and the optimum growing temperature is 20-25 degrees. Seedlings can withstand low temperatures of around 0 degrees for a short time, but prolonged exposure will cause frost damage or death. To speed up its growth, the daytime temperature should not be lower than 21 degrees, and nighttime growth should not be below 14 degrees. When planting in winter, pay attention to the temperature; greenhouse techniques can be used to prevent leaf frost damage. When the temperature inside the greenhouse is too high, ventilate promptly to cool it down.

3. Light

The stem and node growth likes an environment with sufficient light and can tolerate half shade. Its growth cannot be separated from sunlight, but it also dislikes strong direct sunlight. When planting, in order to meet its light needs while avoiding strong light exposure, a shade net can be set up to artificially create a half-shade environment to promote its growth. If it gets sunburned, increase the degree of shading, and it will soon recover to its original state.

4. Water

Schizonepeta likes to grow in a moist environment. During the seedling emergence stage, the soil is required to be moist, and it is afraid of drought and lack of water, so during the seedling stage it should be watered frequently to keep the soil moist and promote seedling growth. However, in hot and rainy seasons it is afraid of waterlogging; short-term waterlogging can cause its death, so drainage should be noted during the rainy season. After entering the mature seedling stage, it likes a dry environment, and at this time water should be controlled to avoid poor growth caused by too much water, especially rainwater.

The above is an introduction to the key points to note when growing schizonepeta. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.