The Latest Three-White Grass Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Three-white grass, also known as pond-edge lotus root, the whole plant can be used medicinally. Taken internally, it treats urinary tract infections, urinary tract stones, and beriberi edema; applied externally, it can treat carbuncles, boils, and skin eczema. Its efficacy is powerful. Because of its strong medicinal effects, it is cultivated in many regions. Let's take a look at its planting methods below.
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Three-white grass prefers a warm and humid climate, has strong shade tolerance, and is not demanding about soil. It can be planted in shallow water areas such as pond edges, ditch edges, and stream edges, or in low-lying land. Before planting, clear the weeds from the plot thoroughly. If conditions permit, the soil can also be disinfected and sterilized. If the soil fertility is good, no base fertilizer may be applied. If the soil is relatively poor, an appropriate amount of base fertilizer can be applied to ensure the nutrients needed for plant growth. Base fertilizer should mainly be organic fertilizer, which can provide a variety of nutrients for the plants.
2. Propagation Methods
Three-white grass can be propagated by seeds and by division. For seed propagation, in autumn when the fruits are ripe and split open, pick fully mature fruits, rub off the fruit skin, remove the plants, and remove impurities. When sowing, open shallow furrows in the plot for drilling, then evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows and cover with 1-1.5 cm of soil. For division propagation, in April, dig up the underground rhizomes of the mother plant and cut them into small sections, each section requiring 2-3 buds. Use the hole-planting method, dig holes in the plot at a spacing of 30×30 cm, and plant one plant per hole.
3. Field Management
After sowing, water frequently to keep the soil moist, which is beneficial for emergence. However, do not water too much, which would cause water accumulation, so as to avoid seed germination failure or seed rot. After emergence, field management should be done well, and weeds should be removed in time so as not to seize nutrients and growing space and affect seedling growth. When the seedlings grow to 3-5 cm, thin them in time to increase air permeability and promote seedling growth. In addition, topdressing can be carried out together with intertillage and weeding, applying 8-10 kg of urea per mu. However, attention should be paid to the concentration of the fertilizer. It can be dissolved in water and applied by watering, which can not only speed up the absorption by the seedlings, but also improve the fertilizer utilization rate.
The above is an introduction to the planting techniques of three-white grass. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.