How to Grow Tetrastigma hemsleyanum? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Cultivation Techniques

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum, also known as three-leaf rock vine, has its whole plant and whole herb usable as medicine. It is one of the commonly used Chinese herbal medicines among the people, with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and blood-activating and stasis-dispelling effects. Because of its low toxicity and few side effects, it is also called the plant antibiotic. In recent years, as wild Tetrastigma hemsleyanum resources have declined while market demand has gradually increased, prices have also been rising exponentially, so artificial cultivation of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is urgently needed. So how should Tetrastigma hemsleyanum be grown? Let's take a look together.

1. Site Selection and Land Preparation

Choose a plot with deep soil, loose and fertile texture, rich organic matter, and good drainage as the seedling bed, prepare the land and make beds. During land preparation, fertilizer can be applied. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is a shade-loving plant, so shade and sun protection facilities must be provided. The selection of woodland is also extremely important. During growth, Tetrastigma hemsleyanum likes dappled light, so it is advisable to choose slightly acidic, shaded woodland with loose, fertile soil and good drainage. After selecting the site, clear away weeds and shrubs, deep-plow 30-40cm, break up and rake level the soil clods, remove debris, and make beds according to the terrain.

2. Propagation

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum has three propagation methods: cuttings, seed tubers, and tissue-cultured seedlings, among which cutting propagation is mainly used in production. In spring and autumn, select healthy, pest-free plants as mother plants, cut their vines into 15-20cm cuttings, and require each cutting to have 2-3 axillary buds. Insert the cuttings obliquely into the seedling bed, with one axillary bud of each cutting exposed above the ground, press the soil firmly by hand, then water to keep the soil moist. They will take root in about two months.

3. Planting

Seedlings that have survived cutting propagation can be transplanted, generally two months after raising the seedlings. Choose a day with a temperature above 20 degrees for transplanting, so that low temperatures do not affect the transplant survival rate. Open planting holes on the bed surface, requiring a plant and row spacing of 20×30cm for each plant. Set them upright into the holes, spread the root system out, and do not let it twist together. Cover with soil and press firmly, then water thoroughly to settle the roots and improve the survival rate.

4. Field Management

After planting, carry out manual weeding so that the plants grow in a loose, well-aerated environment. Each time you weed, be careful not to damage the roots and plants. When weeding, remove every weed you see. Manual weeding is recommended; chemical agents are not recommended, to avoid herbicide damage. To make Tetrastigma hemsleyanum grow well, an appropriate amount of plant ash can be applied, which can effectively promote the growth of its axillary buds and also help prevent leaf drop, prevent pests and diseases, and sterilize. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is a climbing vine plant. When the vines grow to a certain extent, set up trellises to guide the vines and help them climb up trees.

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