How to Grow Abrus cantoniensis? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods
Abrus cantoniensis is a medicinal herb with national protection status, also known as Guangzhou Abrus. It has effects such as clearing heat and removing dampness, detoxifying, relieving pain, and benefiting the liver. Especially in spring and summer, it can be used to make chicken soup, which has a great effect on removing dampness from the body. At present, it is mainly grown in Guangzhou and Guangxi in our country, so how do you grow Abrus cantoniensis? Let us take a look at its planting methods below.
1. Land Preparation
Abrus cantoniensis does not have high soil requirements, but the scale of planting is not large, which is mainly related to market demand. Generally, dry land, mountain land, plains, and wasteland can all be used for planting, but the land needs to be improved before planting. Deep plowing of the land is very necessary, especially for wasteland, and then weeds, stones, and other debris in the soil must be cleared away. After disinfection, sufficient base fertilizer should be spread, and a drainage system should also be prepared in advance.
2. Sprouting and Sowing
The seed coat of Abrus cantoniensis is relatively hard, and it is also covered with a waxy layer. If sown directly without treatment, it is very difficult for the seeds to absorb water, so the germination rate is especially low. The usual treatment method is to soak the seeds in warm water, remove them after the seeds swell, then rub off the waxy layer on the seed coat, and then sowing can be carried out. Sowing is generally done in drills, with a distance of about 30 cm between rows. Scatter the seeds evenly into the small furrows, cover with soil, and wait for the seedlings to emerge.
3. Thinning and Replanting Seedlings
Generally, after about one month, thinning and replanting of seedlings can be carried out. At this time, Abrus cantoniensis is about 6 to 8 cm tall. We need to remove seedlings from areas where they are relatively dense in the field at reasonable intervals, then check the field for missing seedlings, dead seedlings, and sparse seedlings, and carry out reasonable thinning and replanting. Finally, the row spacing for final planting remains 30 cm, and the plant spacing is about 25 cm. About 10,000 to 11,000 or 12,000 plants can be planted per mu.
4. Later Management
During the entire growth process of Abrus cantoniensis, multiple rounds of weeding and fertilization are required. Abrus cantoniensis does not grow very fast, so we need to promote its growth rate by improving soil permeability. Next, fertilize after each weeding, which is more conducive to nutrient absorption and also results in less nutrient loss, while also greatly helping to improve the soil. Fertilization needs to be carried out in combination with urea, potassium fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer, and farmyard manure, which can enhance the plant's resistance. Abrus cantoniensis is relatively drought-tolerant. Under normal weather, there is basically no need to water it, but after a long drought, it needs to be watered in moderation, while in the rainy season, drainage should be done in time and preparations for waterlogging prevention should be made.
The above is the planting method for Abrus cantoniensis brought to you by the editor. If you plant according to the above methods, the annual yield per mu can basically reach 400 kg. That is all for today's sharing from the editor. If you have better suggestions, you are also welcome to recommend them to the editor.