What are the latest growing conditions for Bletilla striata? Understand it all in one article

Bletilla striata is a very popular medicinal herb planting project in recent years, and at the same time a highly controversial planting project. Many people say that growing Bletilla striata makes money, while many others say it loses money, that it is a planting scam. In fact, whether growing Bletilla striata makes money or not, we must analyze it from all aspects, and cannot talk about it one-sidedly. So today let us first understand the growing conditions of Bletilla striata, let's take a look together.

1. Soil requirements

The planting site for Bletilla striata should be selected as loose-textured, sufficiently fertile sandy loam rich in organic matter and humus, or clayey soil. Next, the drainage conditions of the planting site must be good, and it is best to choose a shady slope for planting, where the soil pH should be moderate, ideally between 6.5 and 7.5. Also note crop rotation, as continuous cropping is not allowed; at the same time, note that both heavy clay and sandy soil are unsuitable for growing Bletilla striata, because their permeability is too poor.

2. Light requirements

Bletilla striata prefers shade, has strong shade tolerance, and fears strong light, so light conditions are also an important factor in growing Bletilla striata, which is also why the planting site should be chosen on a shady slope. If the light near the planting site is intense, then it is necessary to build a shade shed for shading, because too strong light will slow down the growth rate of Bletilla striata, very likely causing it to stop growing, and finally resulting in yellowing and dropping of leaves, or even death. But reasonable light is beneficial for promoting photosynthesis in Bletilla striata, thereby forming flower buds, promoting flowering and fruiting, and ultimately achieving the goal of increasing yield.

3. Temperature requirements

Bletilla striata is suitable for growing in a warm environment, but in most regions of our country the climate changes considerably across the four seasons, and the temperature difference between day and night is also relatively large, so for Bletilla striata to grow normally, the temperature needs to be reasonably regulated. This is especially true in summer and winter. In summer, high temperature and low humidity will seriously affect the growth of Bletilla striata, while in winter low temperatures, combined with frosty weather and snowy weather, will cause Bletilla striata to stop growing. So in summer we need to carry out cooling measures, and in winter we need to carry out heat preservation measures. Ensure that the temperature at the Bletilla striata planting site does not exceed 30 degrees at the highest and does not fall below 10 degrees at the lowest.

4. Water and fertilizer requirements

Bletilla striata has a relatively large demand for water and fertilizer, but its requirements for fertilizer and water are also relatively strict, and fertilizer cannot be applied arbitrarily. So what we need to note is that during the growing process, nitrogen fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer cannot be applied one-sidedly, and concentrated fertilizer cannot be applied randomly. When fertilizing, we should follow the principle of frequent application of thin fertilizer, and ensure balanced nutrition, with each fertilizer type used in a scientific ratio. Also note the principle of watering, which is generally to alternate between dry and wet, drying thoroughly when dry, not watering when not dry, and watering thoroughly when watering, so as to promote the growth of Bletilla striata. Finally, after fertilizing, note watering to dilute the concentration, while also promoting the absorption of nutrients, so as to avoid causing seedling burn.

In fact, in the process of growing Bletilla striata, what we most need to pay attention to is the growing environment and growing techniques. If both of these reach the standards for growing Bletilla striata, then there will not be much of a problem in growing Bletilla striata. The above are the several points that the editor wants to share with everyone today. Everyone must pay close attention during the growing process, and I also hope it can help friends in need.