How to Grow Allium macrostemon? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods

Allium macrostemon is actually a kind of wild vegetable found in rural areas, and it is grown throughout China. It has the effects of regulating qi, soothing the chest, and unblocking yang, and can be used to treat conditions such as chest impediment and heart pain, distension and discomfort in the epigastrium and abdomen, tenesmus after diarrhea and dysentery, sores and boils, and acute asthma. So how do you grow Allium macrostemon? Today let us learn about its planting methods together.

1. Land Preparation and Cultivation

Wild Allium macrostemon generally grows on low-altitude hillsides, hills, wasteland, and in fields, and it can be seen in many places in rural areas. It has no requirements for the planting site, meaning that land that can grow crops, and even land that cannot grow crops, can all be used for planting. When preparing the land, note that weeds, insect pupae, and the like in the field should be cleared away thoroughly, then the soil should be finely tilled and sufficient base fertilizer applied.

2. Scientific Sowing

Allium macrostemon is generally planted around August each year, and it can be propagated by seed or by division. Division propagation is only suitable for small-area planting, as it grows quickly and has a high survival rate. Seed propagation, however, is a more general planting method, but before sowing the seeds need to be scalded in hot water at a temperature of about 50 degrees, stirred constantly, then taken out after four hours, drained of water, and placed in an environment at 20 degrees for sprouting. After about 50 percent of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown; after sowing, they need to be covered with soil, and plastic film should be used to keep them warm and moist and promote emergence.

3. Reasonable Close Planting

For transplanting, what we need to pay attention to is the planting density; generally, planting is done at a row spacing of 20 cm and a plant spacing of about 6 to 10 cm. One week after planting, we should observe the growth of the seedlings in the field, and if there are dead seedlings, they should be replanted in time.

4. Field Management

After the transplants have survived, if there is no rainfall, then watering is needed to ensure the field stays moist. Generally, when sufficient base fertilizer has been applied, no additional fertilizer is needed later, though this also depends on the specific situation. If the Allium macrostemon seedlings in the field are relatively thin, look lacking in moisture, and gradually begin to turn yellow and wither, there are generally two reasons: one is a lack of water, and the other is a lack of fertilizer. So we can use manure and urine water or high-efficiency nitrogen fertilizer for irrigation. Finally, note that scientific hilling should be carried out to enhance soil permeability and promote the thickening of Allium macrostemon. Another reason for hilling is to prevent the underground bulbs of Allium macrostemon from turning green, which would affect quality.

5. Pest and Disease Control

Allium macrostemon has strong resistance, and pests and diseases rarely occur; even if disease occurs, it is not very serious. The more common diseases include downy mildew and anthracnose. To avoid the occurrence of disease, we generally take preventive measures, such as selecting disease-free seeds, practicing crop rotation, strengthening water management in the field, and using fertilizer scientifically. Next, mancozeb and carbendazim-thiram can be used for control. The main pest of Allium macrostemon is thrips, which can be controlled with imidacloprid.

From reading the above, I believe everyone now has a rough understanding of growing Allium macrostemon. The above is only a simple overview of the planting methods for Allium macrostemon by the editor. If you would like to learn detailed information about growing Allium macrostemon, you can follow us, or contact us directly.