Key Planting Considerations for the Latest Varieties of Coltsfoot Flower

Coltsfoot flower is also called winter flower, and its main medicinal part is the unopened flower buds. It not only has extremely high medicinal value, but also very high ornamental value. It can be used to relieve cough and treat pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis and other diseases. It is planted in most areas of our country, but at present the main producing areas of coltsfoot flower in our country are Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei and other places. So what issues need to be paid attention to when planting coltsfoot flower? Now let me tell everyone about it.

1. Temperature

Coltsfoot flower has relatively high temperature requirements for the planting environment. For coltsfoot flower to sprout and grow seedlings, the temperature of the planting site must be at least around 10°C. The most suitable temperature for coltsfoot flower growth is around 15 to 25°C. If the temperature is higher than 35°C, the stems and leaves of coltsfoot flower will gradually dry up, lose their vitality, and eventually cause the plant to die. If the temperature is lower than 10°C, coltsfoot flower will be frostbitten, or even frozen to death. And the climate in our country has certain temperature differences throughout the year, so in summer it is necessary to carry out cooling treatment, and in winter it is necessary to do a good job of heat preservation and protection.

2. Soil

Coltsfoot flower also has very strict requirements for the soil of the planting site. So when choosing a site, we need to pay attention to scientifically selecting the site according to the growth habits of coltsfoot flower. Generally, a place with sufficient soil fertility, loose soil texture, strong moisture retention, good manure storage, rich organic matter content, and convenient drainage and irrigation should be chosen for planting. When preparing the land, water ditches should be opened well and preparations for preventing waterlogging should be made, so as to avoid drowning coltsfoot flower.

3. Density

Planting density is also an issue we need to pay attention to. When planting, strip planting or hole planting is generally used. For each strip, the row spacing is about 25 to 30 cm, and the distance between each plant is about 10 to 15 cm. For hole planting, the distance between each plant is generally about 15 to 20 cm, and the row spacing is about 30 to 35 cm. This is the reference density for planting coltsfoot flower, and everyone can also decide according to the fertility of the planting site.

4. Leaf thinning

Leaf thinning for ventilation is also an issue that many people ignore when planting coltsfoot flower. Generally around June to July, as the temperature rises, the branches and leaves of coltsfoot flower grow relatively quickly, which causes the field to become stuffy and closed, the air not to circulate, and many branches and leaves to be unable to carry out photosynthesis. So we need to use scissors to prune away the withered, yellow, and overly dense branches and leaves to enhance the ventilation of the field. Another thing to note is that you should not tear the branches and leaves of coltsfoot flower with your hands. If the branches and leaves continue to grow later and reduce ventilation, pruning needs to continue. At the same time, in early September, the aged branches and leaves can be pruned cleanly, leaving only the heart leaves.

The above are several problems that often appear during the planting process of coltsfoot flower. In fact, there are many other places that need attention, such as watering, fertilizing, shading, and so on. That is all for today's sharing, and I hope it can help everyone.