How to Propagate Scutellaria baicalensis? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods

Scutellaria baicalensis is a very traditional Chinese medicinal herb in our country, with a very long history of cultivation in China. The main medicinal part of Scutellaria baicalensis is the root, which has various effects such as purging fire and detoxifying, stopping bleeding and calming the fetus, and is mainly used to treat diseases such as warm-heat disease, cough, and pneumonia. Scutellaria baicalensis is now relatively common to grow, and the most important thing when growing it is how to propagate it. Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods of Scutellaria baicalensis, let's take a look!

1. Seed propagation

Seed propagation is a relatively commonly used propagation method for Scutellaria baicalensis, but Scutellaria baicalensis has a long flowering period, so the time for seed maturity also varies, and the seeds fall off very easily, so we should harvest immediately after the seeds mature. Then remove the impurities in the seeds, select healthy, plump, brightly colored, high-quality seeds, soak them in warm water at about 42 degrees for 5 hours, then take them out and keep them moist at 22 degrees to promote germination, until about 80% of the seeds have sprouted. Choose a suitable sowing time, generally mainly in spring. First, control the row spacing and dig the sowing furrows, then scatter the seeds evenly and comprehensively into the sowing furrows. After sowing, cover appropriately with fine soil; if the soil is relatively dry, then water promptly after sowing. Keep the soil moist before all the seedlings emerge.

2. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation has no great requirements for timing, but the survival rate is highest when cultivated in spring. Choose semi-lignified young stem tips from healthy plants, keep the length at about 7-8 cm, remove the lower leaves, and retain about 4 leaves on the cutting. Carry out cutting on cloudy days or in the afternoon of sunny days, control the density, and insert vertically into a prepared seedbed. The cuttings of Scutellaria baicalensis have a high rooting rate, so they should be inserted as soon as they are cut to ensure the cuttings are fresh enough. After cutting, water promptly, and build a shade shed, controlling the field shading degree at about 60%-70%. Water about twice a day, paying attention to the amount of water to avoid excessive moisture causing the cuttings to rot and reducing the survival rate. Under normal management, they can be transplanted about two months after cutting.

3. Division propagation

Division propagation is generally carried out when harvesting Scutellaria baicalensis. When harvesting, be careful to select high-yielding, pest- and disease-free, excellent plants, and cut off their main roots for use as medicinal material. Then use the root crowns for propagation. If the harvesting season is in winter, then the root crowns can be stored in a cellar and planted in the spring of the following year. To improve the survival rate, before propagation cut the root crowns into many individual plants. Keep about 3 buds on each small piece. Then control the plant and row spacing and plant them in the field, and carry out management work well.

The above is a brief introduction to how to propagate Scutellaria baicalensis. There are relatively many propagation methods for Scutellaria baicalensis, and when propagating we should choose reasonably according to the planting quantity and our own techniques. For example, if you want to shorten the growth cycle, you can use division propagation. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.