The latest tutorial on the newest cultivation techniques and methods for Gouji (Cibotium barometz)
Gouji (Cibotium barometz), also known as Golden Hair Dog, is a plant of the Dicksoniaceae family. Its rhizome can be used as medicine, having the effects of warming and nourishing the liver and kidneys and dispelling wind-dampness, and is mainly used to treat rheumatic bone pain, waist and leg pain, numbness of the hands and feet, and unsmooth sinews and vessels. So how should Gouji (Cibotium barometz) be cultivated? Let's find out together with the editor.
1. Site selection and land preparation
Gouji (Cibotium barometz) mostly grows wild beside mountain valley streams or in damp, shaded places under forests. It likes cool, moist environments and fears strong light and sun exposure. If the light intensity is relatively strong, its growth will be extremely slow, and over time it will gradually wither and die. Therefore, when planting, it is suitable to choose humus-rich, moist mountain gullies and valley land for cultivation, and the soil should preferably be acidic. After selecting the site, level and rake it flat, and if conditions permit, carry out disinfection treatment, then apply decomposed farmyard manure as base fertilizer, and make drainage ditches for irrigation and drainage.
⟦NL>2. Propagation method
The propagation method of Gouji (Cibotium barometz) is division, generally carried out in early spring. Dig out the rhizome of the plant and cut it horizontally into 2-3 segments, each segment required to carry a certain number of adventitious roots and leaves. After cutting, smear plant ash on the cut surfaces to prevent pathogen invasion, then open holes in the plot at a plant-row spacing of 35×35 cm, and transplant one cut rhizome per hole, then cover with soil, press firm, and water. After planting, shade should be provided, and warmth and humidity should be maintained. Generally, sprouts will emerge after 10-20 days.
3. Field management
After planting, good intertillage and weeding work should be done, generally 3-4 times per year. When intertilling, note that because the root system of Gouji (Cibotium barometz) grows horizontally upward, intertillage should be shallow rather than deep, so as not to damage the rhizome. Gouji (Cibotium barometz) is a plant that likes shade and moisture, so in dry periods it should be watered promptly, and it should also be watered frequently at ordinary times to keep the soil moist. When cultivated in the open air, shade should also be provided to avoid the sun, with a shading degree of about 60% being suitable. To obtain high yield, fertilization is indispensable. Topdressing can be done 4 times per year, mainly with urea-type nitrogen fertilizer in spring and summer, and mainly with organic fertilizer such as farmyard manure in autumn and winter.
4. Pest and disease control
Gouji (Cibotium barometz) is originally a wild plant with strong vitality and extremely strong environmental adaptability, so during cultivation there are basically no diseases. The main problem is armyworms and cabbage loopers eating tender buds and tender leaves in spring and summer, which can be controlled by spraying dichlorvos.
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