How to Grow Paris polyphylla Well? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods
Paris polyphylla is a herbaceous plant of the genus Paris, also known as Chongtai grass or Jinxian Chonglou. In many places it is also commonly called Tu Sanqi and Qiye Lian. In our country, the main growing areas are Taiwan, China, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet and other places. It has effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving pain, and reducing swelling. So how do you grow Paris polyphylla? Let us discuss it together below.
1. Site selection and land preparation
Paris polyphylla has the characteristics of liking warmth, liking moisture, liking shade, tolerating cold, resisting cold, fearing strong light, and fearing frost. Generally, wild Paris polyphylla grows in relatively dark and damp areas under hillside forests and in shrub forests. So the planting site is generally chosen in sandy soil or loam that is rich in organic matter, close to a river, and facing away from the sun. Before planting, prepare the land, spread sufficient decomposed farmyard manure, mix in an appropriate amount of high-efficiency compound fertilizer, and stir evenly. Then, according to the conditions of the planting site, open furrows in the prepared land and make beds, with the beds 1 m wide and 20 cm high, and level the bed surface.
2. Building a shed for shade
Since Paris polyphylla is a plant that likes shade and fears the sun, and likes slanting light or scattered light, we need to build a shade shed before planting. If the planting site is chosen under a forest, then there is no need for the trouble of a large shed. But for much of the large-scale planting of Paris polyphylla, there is not that much forest land available for planting, so we must build a shade shed in advance. The height of the shade shed is generally about 1.5 m. Above the shed, materials that provide scattered light can be used for construction, and branches can also be laid while leaving certain gaps for light.
3. Propagation methods
There are two propagation methods for Paris polyphylla, namely seed propagation and rhizome propagation, among which seed propagation is the most commonly used propagation method. Seed propagation is generally carried out by sowing in May each year. When sowing, dig holes in the field at a row spacing of 30 to 35 cm and a plant spacing of 20 to 25 cm, then sow 3 to 4 seeds in each hole and cover them with soil. Rhizome propagation, on the other hand, is carried out by sowing in April each year and transplanting in May.
4. Field management
After the seedlings emerge, thin and fill in the seedlings in time to ensure a full stand in the field. Next, carry out appropriate intertillage and weeding, especially when there is a lot of rainfall, so as to avoid soil hardening and affect the normal growth of the plants. At ordinary times, we can cover the bed surface with a layer of rice straw, which can play a role in keeping warmth and moisture. Throughout its entire growth period, generally only three fertilizations are needed, mainly with decomposed organic fertilizer, and an appropriate topdressing of foliar fertilizer is needed. It is best not to use chemical fertilizer, so as not to affect its yield and quality. In order to reduce the consumption of nutrients, we should appropriately cut off the ovary of some flower stems, which can increase the yield of Paris polyphylla.
5. Pest and disease control
Based on the current planting situation, Paris polyphylla actually does not have many pests and diseases. But in weather with low temperature and much rain or high temperature and high humidity, the plants are also very prone to disease. So what we need to do is strengthen field management, pay attention to drainage, ventilation, and so on. During the initial stage of pests and diseases, confirm the condition and then apply the right treatment.
The above is all the content that the editor wants to share with you today. I believe everyone has also gained a certain understanding of growing Paris polyphylla, and the editor also hopes to help more friends who want to grow Paris polyphylla. If you have any other questions, you can consult the editor.