The Latest High-Yield Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial for Eupatorium fortunei
Eupatorium fortunei, also known as jiguxiang and shuixiang, is a plant in the Asteraceae family and has a relatively long cultivation history in China. The whole plant of Eupatorium fortunei can be used as medicine, with various effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, and resolving dampness and stopping vomiting. It has a wide distribution range in China, and its planting area is also very large, so how exactly should Eupatorium fortunei be planted? Today, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for Eupatorium fortunei. Let us take a look below!
1. Land selection and land preparation
Eupatorium fortunei has relatively strong growth ability and can grow normally in various soils. However, for artificial cultivation, soil with sufficient fertility, loose and permeable texture, sufficient sunlight and good drainage and irrigation should still be selected, as it is more suitable for the growth of Eupatorium fortunei. It must never be planted on uneven saline-alkali land that is prone to water accumulation. This is very unfavorable for the growth of Eupatorium fortunei. After selecting the land, land preparation work should be done well, deep plowing it about 30 cm and carrying out comprehensive and thorough disinfection. Then, according to the soil area, apply sufficient decomposed farmyard manure as base fertilizer, and then make beds ready for planting.
2. Propagation methods
The most commonly used propagation method for Eupatorium fortunei is rhizome propagation, generally carried out in winter and spring each year. Before planting, first select rhizomes with normal color, robust growth and plump bud eyes as mother rhizomes, then cut them into small sections of about 7-9 cm. Then do a good job of disinfection, control the planting density well, dig planting holes, and plant them into the planting holes. After planting, strengthen management, cover with fine soil, water sufficiently, and improve the rooting and sprouting rate of the rhizomes. Generally, under normal management, seedlings can emerge in about half a month after spring sowing.
3. Field management
When the seedlings break through the soil and grow to about 12 cm, thinning should be done well, and no more than 2 seedlings should be kept in each planting hole. For holes missing seedlings, promptly fill them with robust seedlings of the same growth. During the seedling stage, cultivation and weeding should also be done well, following the principle of leaving not a single weed, but weeding should stop after the rows close. Then do a good job with water and fertilizer. When the seedlings grow to about 8 cm, topdressing should begin, and then topdressing should be done again at about 21 cm. After harvesting the first crop of seedlings, apply heavy fertilizer, and water once after each fertilization to keep the soil moist. In dry seasons, water more, but the amount of water should not be too much, and drainage should be done well during rainy days or when there is water accumulation.
4. Pest and disease control
Pest and disease control is something that must be emphasized for every planted crop. Pests and diseases harm all parts of the plant and seriously hinder the growth of Eupatorium fortunei. Therefore, when planting, we should pay attention to prevention work. When preventing pests and diseases, pay attention to the occurrence patterns of pests and diseases and carry out targeted control. For example, the common disease of Eupatorium fortunei is mainly root rot, which generally occurs easily under conditions of low-lying water accumulation and high temperature and high humidity. Therefore, we must control the moisture and temperature in the field well to prevent water accumulation from affecting the growth of Eupatorium fortunei.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques for Eupatorium fortunei. Eupatorium fortunei has very strong growth adaptability. However, when grown in different environments, its yield and quality will differ, so everyone should control the planting conditions well and create a good growing environment for Eupatorium fortunei. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!