What are the latest propagation methods for Prunella vulgaris?

Prunella vulgaris is a plant with relatively high medicinal value. It is a grass that withers in summer, often growing wild in mountain gullies and wet places, or in wet grass thickets, wasteland and roadsides along riverbanks, and it is distributed throughout the country. At present, it is widely cultivated in provinces such as Hunan, Henan and Anhui. It has strong adaptability and rarely suffers from pests and diseases, and since its cultivation returns are decent, it has attracted many people to grow it. But when growing it, its propagation is related to its returns. Below, follow the editor to take a look at the propagation methods of Prunella vulgaris.

1. What propagation methods are there

In addition to being able to adapt to the traditional seed propagation method, Prunella vulgaris has strong sprouting ability and can also be propagated by division. Division propagation has the advantages of simple operation, a high survival rate and ready seedling formation, and many people use it when planting. Let's take a look below at the specific operations of the two propagation methods.

2. Seed propagation

For seed propagation, the first step is to collect seeds. Every year in June, Prunella vulgaris gradually turns yellow and withers. When it has withered to about 80%, you can cut off its fruit spikes. After drying them for a period of time, the seeds can be screened out. Remove impurities from the seeds, store them in a cool place, and wait for sowing. The sowing time is generally March-April in spring and August in autumn. Using the broadcast sowing method, evenly scatter the seeds on the soil at a certain row spacing, and it should not be too dense. After broadcast sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil, then press lightly with your hand, and then water. Note that the amount of water should not be too large, so as not to wash the seeds straight out. Afterward, water frequently to keep the soil moist, but there should not be waterlogging. After about 10-15 days, they will germinate.

3. Division propagation

The time for division propagation is generally in spring at the end of planting when new buds sprout. Dig out the older roots of robustly growing plants, divide them into 2-3 small plants, and plant them separately. When planting, density must also be controlled and it should not be too dense. The plant and row spacing can be controlled at about 10×25cm. After planting, press the soil lightly with your hand, then water to maintain a certain soil moisture. Under suitable temperature conditions, seedlings will emerge in about one week. At this time, take careful care of them and prepare for transplanting.

The above is an introduction to the propagation methods of Prunella vulgaris. I hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please keep following us.