How to grow Chinese fevervine (Paederia scandens)? Latest cultivation techniques and methods tutorial
Although Chinese fevervine (Paederia scandens) has an unpleasant name, it is a very well-known medicinal herb and was also a common traditional Chinese medicinal material in the past. Chinese fevervine has very strong growth ability. Once planted, it can be harvested continuously for almost several years. The main part used for medicine is the aboveground part of Chinese fevervine. Chinese fevervine has extensive wild and cultivated areas in southern China, so how should Chinese fevervine be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for Chinese fevervine. Let's take a look together!
1. Sowing and seedling raising
As mentioned just now, Chinese fevervine has very strong growth ability, so Chinese fevervine does not have great requirements for soil, as long as the soil is fertile and free of pests and diseases. Chinese fevervine generally matures around October each year. When mature, harvest plump and juicy seeds, and screen out damaged and shriveled ones. Then wrap the healthy seeds in wet sand and wait until the next spring to sow. Before sowing, first dig planting holes in the soil, and put 8-10 seeds into each planting hole. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil and plant ash, and water appropriately. Usually, they will germinate and emerge in 7-10 days.
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After Chinese fevervine is sown and emerges, water management should be strengthened, but it mainly depends on the weather. When there is a lot of rain, not only should watering be avoided, but drainage work should also be done well. If there is a long-term drought, then it needs to be watered in time. Water management is the key to ensuring the healthy growth of Chinese fevervine. But it is also one of the main causes of Chinese fevervine death, because many friends cannot control the amount of watering well when planting. Watering too much or failing to drain in time causes severe water accumulation in the field, leading to root rot in Chinese fevervine.
3. Timely topdressing
The growth of Chinese fevervine has a certain demand for nutrients, especially in spring and summer. These two seasons are when Chinese fevervine grows fastest. The demand for nutrients will further increase, so topdressing work for Chinese fevervine should be done well in these two seasons. Control the topdressing frequency according to the specific growth of Chinese fevervine, usually once a month. The fertilizer is mainly farmyard manure, combined with a small amount of compound fertilizer, to meet the nutritional requirements of Chinese fevervine. When Chinese fevervine grows to about 32 cm, apply a heavy application again. And before winter, sufficient fertilizer also needs to be applied to help the Chinese fevervine plants overwinter.
4. Disease control
The disease resistance of Chinese fevervine is also very strong. Normally, the incidence of pests and diseases is very high. But this is mainly also on the premise that growers manage it properly. If management is poor, Chinese fevervine will still be attacked by aphids. Aphids will bore into and feed on the roots and stems of Chinese fevervine, causing nutrient loss, hindering growth, and may also cause other diseases. In severe cases, it can lead to plant death. If few aphids are found, manual capture can be used. But if the number is large, then pesticides such as omethoate solution need to be sprayed for control.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques of Chinese fevervine. The management of Chinese fevervine is very simple. It is enough to regularly weed and control the temperature well. The next step is to improve field ventilation and light penetration, promote plant growth, and prevent aphid damage from threatening plant growth. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.