The Latest Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial for Curculigo
Curculigo, also known as Spanish salsify, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a wide distribution in China. It is mainly concentrated in the southern provinces such as Jiangxi, Fujian and Sichuan, and Curculigo has effects such as tonifying the kidney and supporting yang, and enriching the blood and strengthening the body. As the wild population gradually decreases, the area of artificial Curculigo cultivation in China is also gradually expanding, so how should Curculigo be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting techniques for Curculigo, let's take a look!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Curculigo is suitable for planting on flat land, and since it was originally a wild grass, its growth ability is relatively strong and its adaptability is also relatively strong. It only needs to be ensured that the soil is deep and loose, and rich in organic matter for normal growth, but note that it is not suitable for planting on clay loam and low-lying land. After selecting the site, do a good job of land preparation: plow in winter in the first year, then deep plow again in the spring of the second year, with a depth of more than 25 cm. Pick out wood chips, weeds and stones from the soil. Before planting, apply sufficient base fertilizer, mainly farmyard manure, and after fertilizing, shallow plow and make beds.
2. Seed selection and planting
Curculigo is mostly suitable for seed planting. First, in mid-September each year, select plants that have already flowered as mother plants, and dig open the soil around the mother plants. Then harvest the fruit, take the seeds out of the fruit, wash the seeds with clean water, remove the pulp from the seed coat, and store them in wet sand. Start raising seedlings in mid-March each year, dig drill furrows on the seedbed and sow in due time, covering with fine soil after sowing. After emergence, do a good job of field management, strengthen fertilizer and water work, then after 1-2 years of cultivation, control the planting density well and transplant in due time.
3. Field management
In the year of planting, after the seedling turns green, carry out appropriate intertillage and weeding, and then a shallow intertillage is needed every three months. When weeding, try to use manual weeding to prevent herbicides from harming the seedlings. Topdressing each year should also be no less than three times; the first two times are carried out together with intertillage and weeding, and the fertilizer is mainly farmyard manure. After topdressing, properly earth up to improve the soil's fertilizer retention and prevent the plants from lodging. In the early stage of planting, appropriate intercropping can be done, with intercropped plants mainly legumes such as soybean and mung bean, which can shade Curculigo, promote growth, and increase planting benefits.
4. Pest and disease control
The growth period of Curculigo is relatively long, so during the planting process, special attention should be paid to pest and disease control. Common pests and diseases of Curculigo include black spot disease, aphids, etc. Pests and diseases pose a very great threat to Curculigo; if management work is done properly, it may die before it grows up. Therefore, when planting, we should pay attention to regular disinfection, observe the field, and strengthen field management. If any abnormal situation is found, take corresponding measures in time to prevent the disease from spreading, affecting the growth of Curculigo and reducing planting benefits.
The above is a brief introduction to Curculigo planting techniques. Planting Curculigo requires everyone to have a certain amount of patience. And it is necessary to master certain management techniques to ensure the normal growth of Curculigo, increase yield, enhance quality, and expand one's own planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.