The Latest Bamboo Ginseng Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Bamboo ginseng is a precious Chinese medicinal herb. In recent years, as market demand for it has grown larger and larger and its price has gradually climbed, many regions have begun to cultivate it as a project for making money. So how should bamboo ginseng be planted? Come along with the editor and take a look at the detailed introduction below.
1. Site selection and land preparation
Bamboo ginseng prefers loose soil that drains well, has a certain slope, and is rich in humus. It is afraid of waterlogging and heavy clay soil, and it avoids continuous cropping. Therefore, when planting, choose a sandy loam or humus soil that drains well, has a slope of 5-20 degrees, and a pH value between 5 and 7. The planting site should be sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, and the previous crop should preferably be corn, flowers [translator's note: likely a source text typo], or soybeans. After selecting the site, plow it in summer to make the soil fine and crumbly, allow it to weather fully, and use strong light to kill the sources of soil-borne diseases and pests. During the final plowing, apply 2000-3000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure per mu as a base fertilizer, then level and rake the land and build raised beds.
2. Propagation methods
Bamboo ginseng propagation methods include seed propagation and vegetative propagation, but seed propagation takes as long as 6 years from sowing to harvest, which is too long, so production generally relies mainly on vegetative propagation. Vegetative propagation mainly uses the plant's rhizome for cutting propagation. Bamboo ginseng has strong regenerative ability, so whether it is a terminal node, a middle node, or a bamboo ginseng bud, all can be used for vegetative propagation. This is generally done in October in autumn. Dig out the rhizome, cut it into small sections, and according to the sowing method, open furrows or holes on the bed surface and plant the seed rhizomes into them.
3. Field management
After emergence, check promptly. If uneven emergence is found, replant in time, and at the same time remove diseased and weak seedlings to ensure the seedlings grow robustly. After the seedlings are uniform, loosen the soil and weed promptly to ensure there are no weeds in the field and promote root growth and development. After loosening the soil, if rhizomes are found to be exposed, earth up promptly to ensure normal plant growth. Fertilizer and water management should also be done well. Water promptly during drought to keep the bed surface moist, and take good drainage measures during the rainy season. Cultivated bamboo ginseng needs 1-2 topdressings per year to promote its growth and increase yield.
4. Pest and disease control
The main diseases of bamboo ginseng include phytophthora blight, damping-off, and root rot. For control, use a combination of agricultural control and chemical control. Pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to avoid root damage, which would give diseases an opportunity to take hold. Pull out diseased plants promptly and carry them out of the field, and disinfect and sterilize the diseased holes well. If the disease causes large-scale damage, spray the corresponding chemical according to the specific disease for treatment. The main insect pests include white grubs, cutworms, and mole crickets, which mainly damage rhizomes and seedlings. For control, use dichlorvos or phoxim emulsifiable concentrate as a root drench.
The above is an introduction to bamboo ginseng planting techniques. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.