A Detailed Tutorial on the Latest Cultivation Techniques and Methods for Catechu
Catechu is a very traditional Chinese medicinal herb in China, mainly distributed in Yunnan Province, China. Its main medicinal part is the branches and trunk, and it has various functions such as stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration, and clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm. It is mainly used for traumatic injuries, eczema, and damp sores, and its medicinal value is very high. At present, catechu trees also have a certain planting area in China, so how exactly should catechu be planted? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for catechu. Let us take a look together!
1. Timely seed collection
The main planting method for catechu is mainly propagation by sowing, so we must collect seeds in time before planting. When the color of the catechu fruit gradually darkens, it indicates that it has matured, and the fruit must be harvested in time before it falls off. Then place the fruit in the sun to dry for about 4 days to evaporate the moisture from the fruit, and open it after the fruit splits. Carry out seed collection, selecting healthy seeds that are plump and free of wounds to ensure seed quality. The germination capacity of a high-quality seed can be maintained for about one year, but it is susceptible to insect damage, so it is best to sow immediately after collection, and its germination rate can reach about 85%.
2. Sowing and raising seedlings
Although the germination ability of catechu seeds is relatively strong, in order to further improve the seed germination rate, we still need to do a good job of pre-sprouting treatment before sowing. This can effectively improve the seed germination rate and ensure uniform seedlings. First, soak the seeds in water at about 50 degrees, let it cool naturally, and then leave it in the water for about one day. After soaking, the germination time of the seeds can be shortened to about 4 days, but the root system distribution of catechu is relatively deep, and the growth ability of lateral roots is not strong. Therefore, seedlings should be raised first. When sowing in spring, after about one month of seedling raising, they can be transplanted and established.
3. Field planting and afforestation
Before field planting, choose sandy soil with good drainage and irrigation and fertile soil for planting. If the plot is hollowed and waterlogged, then drainage ditches should be set up to avoid severe water accumulation causing catechu root rot and affecting its normal growth. Also do a good job of land preparation to improve soil looseness and promote the growth of young trees. Then control the plant and row spacing well, dig the planting holes, and apply sufficient decomposed farmyard manure as base fertilizer in each planting hole. Then transplant at the right time, and after successful field planting, do a good job of management to carry out afforestation.
4. Field management
After field planting, water thoroughly to settle the roots, but the amount of water should not be too much, so as to avoid affecting the normal growth of catechu. Observe the permeability of the soil and avoid excessive closure leading to afforestation failure. Also topdress in time according to the actual growth of catechu and the fertility level of the soil. Pay attention to cultivating and weeding, with each operation no less than two times, and appropriately cover with grass to improve the soil's fertilizer and water retention. Finally, crops such as peanuts can be intercropped to improve soil utilization and reduce waste of land resources.
The above is a brief introduction to catechu cultivation techniques. During the planting process, pest and disease control must also be done well. Avoid pests and diseases harming the growth of catechu and causing a reduction in the economic benefits of planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!