The Latest Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial for Rattan Pepper
Rattan pepper is also called bamboo-leaf prickly ash, but there are still certain differences between rattan pepper and prickly ash. The vines of rattan pepper are relatively long, so it is called rattan pepper. The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of rattan pepper can all be used as Chinese medicinal materials, with effects such as dispelling wind and cold, relieving pain and promoting the flow of qi, and it has a certain therapeutic effect on rheumatic bone pain. At present, rattan pepper is mainly planted on a wide scale in southwestern China, so how should rattan pepper be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for rattan pepper. Let's take a look together!
1. Seedbed site selection
We should choose a place that does not easily accumulate water, has normal drainage and irrigation, and has strong permeability. Moreover, the soil is the key to ensuring the normal growth of rattan pepper; its pH, soil texture and fertility will all directly affect the development of rattan pepper. Therefore, we must ensure deep, loose soil with sufficient fertility, either neutral or slightly acidic soil. After selecting the site, do the land preparation work well, turn the soil deeply, level it and harrow it finely, so that the deep soil layer becomes more matured. Improve the soil permeability, strengthen the soil's nutrient-holding capacity, and create a good growing environment for raising rattan pepper seedlings.
2. Timely sowing
First, when the weather is good, we should choose a 9-11 year old rattan pepper tree that is robust in growth, high-yielding and free of pests and diseases as the seed tree for seedling raising. Then take the seeds out of the fruit and do the work of soaking the seeds to promote germination and disinfection. Then choose a suitable time for sowing, usually mainly autumn sowing, because autumn sowing can ensure the seeds are sufficiently fresh and have strong germination ability. The sowing method is mostly seedbed sowing; first prepare the seedbed by working the soil and making beds, then apply sufficient base fertilizer, level it, water appropriately and scatter the seeds. After sowing, cover with fine soil and appropriately spray insecticides such as trichlorfon. This can both ensure the soil is sufficiently moist and eliminate underground pests, achieving two goals at once.
3. Post-sowing management
After sowing, ensure suitable temperature and humidity in the soil to prevent the soil from lacking water and caking. It is best to cover with plastic film; after covering with film, the seeds' germination and seedling emergence ability can be improved, ensuring uniform seedlings. When the seedlings grow to about 4 cm, carry out thinning to ensure the rattan pepper seedlings are evenly distributed. During the seedling stage, we should water regularly, and water promptly once the soil is found to be dry. Then, during the seedling stage, fertilization should mainly be nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented by biological fertilizer. When fertilizing, pay attention to the amount, following the principle of applying more times but less each time. Prevent excessive fertilization from causing fertilizer damage, and occasionally apply foliar fertilizer and micro-fertilizers to meet the nutritional needs of rattan pepper growth. When the seedlings grow to an appropriate height, they can be transplanted at the right time.
4. Field management
The growth cycle of rattan pepper is relatively long, and it takes several years to reach the full fruiting stage. Therefore, field management after transplanting is very important. Not only must the soil be kept moist at all times, but appropriate topdressing should also be carried out according to the growth of the rattan pepper tree. The number of topdressings each year must not be less than two. In the early stage, mainly nitrogen fertilizer is used; in the later stage, control nitrogen fertilizer and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to prevent excessive vegetative growth. In addition, we must also do a good job of loosening the soil and weeding. Proper soil loosening and weeding can not only improve soil permeability and reduce the rate of water evaporation, but also reduce pests and diseases and prevent weeds from competing for rattan pepper nutrients and affecting rattan pepper growth.
Next is the pruning work for rattan pepper trees. The pruning work for rattan pepper trees is very important, and different tree ages and different growth stages all have different pruning methods. The main purpose is to improve the permeability between the tree bodies, increase the light-receiving area of rattan pepper, promote flower bud differentiation, ensure healthy growth of rattan pepper trees, and increase yield. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.