The Latest Dry Ginger Planting Techniques, Methods and Tutorial
Dry ginger is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is actually the dried product of the ginger we commonly use as a seasoning in daily life, and it has the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, restoring yang and unblocking the vessels, and drying dampness and resolving phlegm. In China it is both a food ingredient and a traditional Chinese medicinal material, with an extremely long history of use and cultivation. Below, let us take a look at the planting techniques for dry ginger.
1. Site selection and land preparation
Dry ginger is suitable for planting in slightly sloping sandy loam with sufficient sunlight and good drainage. It is best to plant it in wasteland. Alluvial land by rivers and streams, low-lying land, and heavy clay land are not suitable for planting. In addition, continuous cropping is not advisable; it is best to leave an interval of 1-2 years. The planting site should undergo intensive cultivation. First, deep-plow the ground 30-40 cm. Apply base fertilizer, rake it fine and level it, and it is best to make drainage ditches, then wait for sowing.
2. Planting
At the Start of Winter in the previous year, select robust seed stock free of pests and diseases with plump rhizomes as seed. Store the seed stems in a cellar, and before planting, subject them to sprouting treatment to increase the germination rate. The sowing time is generally around Qingming, and at the latest it should not exceed Lixia. When planting, cut the sprouted seed ginger into small pieces, and each small piece must have one bud eye. Dig holes in the ground 10-15 cm deep, and the bottom of the hole should be flat. If too shallow, the soil tends to dry out, which is unfavorable for growth; if too deep, it is unfavorable for the seedlings to emerge. The plant and row spacing is 40×60 cm. Place one small piece in each hole with the bud eye facing upward, and cover it with fully decomposed farmyard manure mixed with soil.
3. Field management
When there is sufficient rain, if planting in wasteland, a large amount of weeds is very likely to grow, so weeds must be removed frequently. After the seedlings are fully emerged, the first intertillage can begin. First clear the weeds completely, then shallow-hoe the soil to a depth of 3 cm. It should not be too deep, so as not to damage the seedling roots. When the seedlings grow 3-4 leaves, the first fertilization can be carried out, applying 750-1000 kg of manure and livestock fertilizer per mu. The second fertilization is in summer, when dry ginger is in its peak growth period, applying 1500-2000 kg of livestock fertilizer per mu. After the rainy season, pay attention to field moisture to prevent waterlogging from causing rhizome rot, and drain promptly. During drought, some manure water can be poured to keep the soil moist.
4. Pests and diseases
Dry ginger has relatively few diseases. During the seedling stage, cutworms and mole crickets cause damage, biting the ginger buds so that the seedlings cannot emerge normally, or biting off the seedlings at the seedling stage, causing missing hills and dead seedlings, with relatively serious losses. Manual capture is generally used for control.
The above is an introduction to the planting techniques for dry ginger. I hope it can help you. After the ginger is harvested, slice it and roast it, and then dry ginger is made.