The Latest Technical Method Tutorial for Sowing and Raising Atractylodes lancea Seedlings

Atractylodes lancea is one of the bulk medicinal materials in China, with extremely high medicinal value and huge market demand. It is cultivated in all parts of China, and seed propagation is generally the main method used when planting. Raising seedlings is extremely critical during planting, as it relates to yield and quality. Let us take a look below at the seedling-raising techniques for Atractylodes lancea.

1. Seedling-raising preparation

The time for raising seedlings is generally in early April. At this time, select a plot with fertile soil, loose soil texture and good drainage as the seedling-raising land. During land preparation, apply chemical fertilizer or farmyard manure as base fertilizer. The chemical fertilizer is best as diammonium phosphate, generally 20 kg per mu, and it must be spread evenly. Then harrow finely and level it, and spray some insecticide to prevent underground pests from harming seedling growth. Then make a seedbed 1.2 m wide and 20 cm high.

2. Seed treatment

Before sowing, first select seeds. For seed selection, choose carefully and pick seeds that are plump, uniform in size, bright in color and free of disease, so that high-quality seedlings can be cultivated and a foundation can be laid for high yield. Atractylodes lancea seeds can emerge in about half a month under low-temperature conditions. Before sowing, first soak them in warm water for a period of time until the seeds grow small white sprouts, and then sow.

3. Sowing

When sowing, control the plant and row spacing. It should not be too narrow, and 15 cm should be maintained, mainly to avoid affecting the seedlings' absorption of nutrients. Mix the seeds evenly with fine sand at a ratio of 1:5, and broadcast the seeds evenly on the seedbed. Generally, 5 kg of seed is used per mu. After broadcasting, cover with a 1 cm thick layer of fine soil. The soil covering should be even. After covering with soil, cover with pine needles or rice straw, and the covering should also be even in thickness. This can preserve moisture and also avoid washing away during the rainy season, speeding up emergence. Seedlings can emerge 15-20 days after sowing.

4. Seedling-stage management

After the seedlings break through the soil, the surface covering can be removed, the weeds around can be pulled out, and in addition some insect-damaged seedlings, weak seedlings and diseased seedlings should be removed to cultivate strong seedlings. When the seedlings grow to a certain extent, thin and fill in seedlings in time, and control the plant and row spacing. The plant spacing should be controlled at about 3 cm. In addition, strengthen fertilizer and water management, watering once every morning and evening. The amount of water should not be too much or too little, and a sufficient water supply should be maintained. At the same time, fertilizer should not be lacking. Once diseased seedlings appear, pull them out in time. Also pay attention to temperature changes. If the temperature is too high, prepare for shading to avoid strong sunlight exposure causing seedlings to lack water and die.

The above is an introduction to the sowing and seedling-raising techniques for Atractylodes lancea. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more planting knowledge, please follow us.