A Detailed Tutorial on the Latest Planting Techniques and Methods for Black Crowberry

Black crowberry, originally named Nanzhu, also known as Wutongzi and Ranshu, is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the family Ericaceae and the genus Vaccinium. Its fruit can be eaten directly and tastes similar to blueberries. It is widely distributed in our country, and when used as medicine it has effects such as supporting yang and supplementing yin, improving eyesight and strengthening the kidneys. So how should it be planted? Let's take a look.

1. Site selection

Black crowberry likes an environment with abundant sunlight, is tolerant of drought, cold and poor soil, and has extremely wide adaptability to the environment, so it can be planted in most areas of our country. It is an acid-loving plant, likes moisture and fears waterlogging, so when choosing a planting site, it is best to choose acidic soil rich in organic matter, loose and with good drainage.

2. Planting

Black crowberry is mainly propagated by sowing and cuttings, among which sowing propagation can obtain a large number of seedlings and is suitable for large-scale seedling raising. In autumn, pick ripe fruit for storage, and after the beginning of spring the following year, take out the seeds and sow them. When sowing, a shallow basin or wooden box can be used as a seedbed, with a layer of coarse sand with good drainage laid at the bottom, and the seeds scattered evenly on top. After covering with a layer of fine soil, keep the soil moist, and transplant when 2-3 true leaves have grown. Cutting propagation generally uses vigorous current-year branches from the mother plant selected in spring as cuttings, and they are inserted during the plum rain season, so the survival rate is high.

3. Fertilizer and water management

After planting, field fertilizer and water management should be done well to speed up plant growth so that it flowers and fruits earlier. When fertilizing, follow the principle of timely and appropriate application. In spring, foliar fertilizer is mainly used, and after flowering, a mixed fertilizer mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer is applied. During the fruiting period, spray Zhuangguodiling to thicken the fruit stalk so that it can transport more nutrients and increase yield and single fruit weight. When planting in alkaline soil, wood ash can be mixed in when fertilizing, or vinegar can be added when watering, both of which can adjust the pH of the soil and turn it into the acidic environment that black crowberry likes.

4. Pests and diseases

The common pest of black crowberry is red spider mite, which generally breaks out during high summer temperatures. They harm the leaves, tender shoots, flowers and fruit parts of the plant. In severe cases, they cause plant death. They can be controlled by alternating agents such as kelate emulsifiable concentrate, qiomansu emulsifiable concentrate, mandesijing and trichlorofon emulsifiable concentrate. The common disease is brown spot, which mostly occurs during the plum rain period and can be controlled by alternating Bordeaux mixture and other protective fungicides. Whether for pests or diseases, do not frequently use the same agent, so as to avoid resistance.

The above is the planting technique for black crowberry. We hope it can help you. To learn more about planting knowledge, please stay tuned to us.