How to Grow Bidens pilosa? Latest Planting Methods and Techniques Explained
Anyone who has lived in the countryside has basically seen Bidens pilosa. In rural areas it is often called "sticky grass" and is a wild herbaceous plant. It is also a weed that many rural growers deeply dislike, yet it has high medicinal value. It can generally be used to clear heat and detoxify, treat appendicitis, infant diarrhea, and high blood pressure and other conditions. Today let us take a look at how Bidens pilosa is grown.
1. Seed selection and land preparation
The seeds of Bidens pilosa are actually very easy to obtain; generally in rural areas you can get them from wild Bidens pilosa plants. We should choose relatively plump seeds free of pests and diseases, then remove the impurities on the seeds, and they can be sown. Bidens pilosa is a wild grass with very strong vitality and no requirements for the growing environment. Generally, wasteland, hillsides, valleys and other places where crops can be grown or cannot be grown can all be used for planting. Land preparation also does not require much effort; in the end just spread a small amount of decomposed farmyard manure and planting can begin.
2. Scientific sowing
Bidens pilosa is generally sown by direct seeding or drilling. At present, however, direct seeding is still the most commonly used method. Scatter the seeds evenly over the prepared soil, gently press the seeds into the soil with a rake, and cover with a layer of decomposed dry grass. Drilling, on the other hand, requires first opening shallow furrows with a row spacing of about 30 cm, then evenly scattering the seeds into the furrows and covering them with soil.
3. Thinning and filling in seedlings
Bidens pilosa sprouts fairly quickly, and its seedling emergence rate is also very high. After the seeds emerge, we need to check the seedling situation in the field. When the Bidens pilosa seedlings grow to about 10 cm, begin thinning. Generally, keep three seedlings per plant, and the distance between each plant should be about 15 cm. Then plant the thinned-out seedlings at a certain spacing in areas where seedlings are missing, to ensure uniform seedlings in the field.
4. Field management
Bidens pilosa has strong growth ability and is tolerant of moisture, cold, drought, poor soil, and fertilizer. Therefore, during the process of growing Bidens pilosa, we do not need to deliberately water and fertilize. But what we need to do is clear the weeds in the field, yet we cannot use herbicides, because that would also kill the Bidens pilosa. When the weather is very dry, watering is also necessary, so that the Bidens pilosa does not dry out and die from lack of water.
Growing Bidens pilosa is very simple, its field management work is also very easy, and the cost of planting is very low. It is currently a choice for many people growing medicinal herbs. If you would like to learn more about Bidens pilosa, remember to leave a message for the editor.