A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods and Techniques for Astragalus complanatus
Astragalus complanatus is a leguminous herbaceous plant, and it is an important medicinal material mainly used to treat male disorders. It is generally used to treat kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, etc., and it also has the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. Astragalus complanatus has a relatively long history of cultivation and use, and it is currently mainly grown in Northeast China, North China, as well as Henan, Shaanxi and other regions of our country. How is Astragalus complanatus planted? Below we will learn about its planting methods together.
1. Land selection and tillage
Astragalus complanatus has the characteristics of preferring coolness, preferring light, tolerating drought, tolerating saline-alkali soil and having strong adaptability. It has low requirements for the soil of the planting site. Generally, wild Astragalus complanatus grows on hillsides, roadsides, riversides, grasslands, etc., so this also shows that Astragalus complanatus can basically be planted in any soil. But if you want high yield, then relatively fertile sandy loam soil with convenient drainage and irrigation is the most suitable. Deeply plow the land, clear the weeds in the field, and then fertilize at a rate of two thousand to three thousand kilograms per mu, mainly using organic fertilizer, supplemented with an appropriate amount of phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. Make the beds well, level the ground, and then you can sow.
2. Propagation methods
Astragalus complanatus is mainly propagated by seed. In most areas of our country, two seasons of cultivation can generally be carried out, that is, from the end of March to the end of April each spring, and from the end of August to the end of September each autumn. Sowing is usually done by drilling, with a row spacing of about thirty to thirty-five centimeters between rows and a furrow depth of about three to five centimeters, then water each furrow thoroughly, and finally scatter the seeds evenly into the furrows and cover with a thin layer of soil to bury the seeds.
3. Field management
After sowing, the field temperature should be controlled at around fifteen degrees, and seedlings generally emerge in about fifteen days. Before emergence, we should water appropriately, which helps promote the emergence speed of Astragalus complanatus; generally water about once every three days. After emergence, we should reduce the number of waterings and the amount of water to prevent excessive growth of Astragalus complanatus. When the seedlings grow to ten centimeters tall, we should carry out thinning, evening out and replanting of seedlings. Generally, planting is set at a spacing of fifteen centimeters per plant, and it is enough to keep two to three robust seedlings in each hole. During the rainy season, drainage should be carried out in time, and fertilizer should be applied scientifically at different growth stages of Astragalus complanatus. During the growing period and flowering period, manure and urine water are generally the main fertilizer, while during the greening period, barnyard manure is mainly used, and fertilization is needed at least four times each year.
4. Disease and pest control
Astragalus complanatus has strong resistance, and few diseases and pests occur. At present, the most common diseases and pests of Astragalus complanatus are powdery mildew and wireworm. Powdery mildew mainly harms the stems and leaves of Astragalus complanatus, while wireworm mainly harms the roots of Astragalus complanatus. We can prevent them through garden cleaning and disinfection, and at the same time, in the early stage of disease onset, we can use thiophanate-methyl to control powdery mildew and apply lead phosphate by broadcasting to deal with wireworm.
The above is what the editor wants to introduce to you today about the planting methods of Astragalus complanatus. I believe everyone now has a general understanding of the planting of Astragalus complanatus. If you want to learn more information about Astragalus complanatus, please stay tuned to us.