What are the latest precautions for planting dwarf lilyturf

The dwarf lilyturf has relatively high use value; it is not only an ornamental plant, but also has extremely high medicinal value. In recent years, market demand for dwarf lilyturf has been growing, but the scale of dwarf lilyturf cultivation has not changed much, so the market has gradually seen a shortage of supply, and the market price of dwarf lilyturf has also risen. Naturally, some people saw a business opportunity and started growing it. So today let us take a look at what we need to pay attention to when planting dwarf lilyturf.

1. Varieties

After many years of cultivation, many varieties of dwarf lilyturf have appeared, but the most widely planted are still only two varieties: the upright type of dwarf lilyturf and the creeping type of dwarf lilyturf. Their difference lies in that the upright type of dwarf lilyturf produces larger fruit of good quality, but the yield is relatively lower, while the creeping type of dwarf lilyturf has high yield, but the fruit is not very large. So when planting, we can plant the two varieties together, because the management and planting methods are the same, so in this way the economic benefits can also be guaranteed.

2. Soil

The previous crop in the dwarf lilyturf planting site cannot be land used for melons and fruits, because such soil has more pests and diseases, and at the same time the soil fertility is not sufficient and cannot sustain the normal growth of dwarf lilyturf. Secondly, the dwarf lilyturf planting site cannot be chosen in a place with standing water, and continuous cropping cannot be carried out either. The soil pH of the planting site should be moderate, or slightly alkaline, and it cannot be planted in acidic soil. Therefore, when choosing the site, a pH test should be done. When preparing the land, it should be leveled, and a drainage system should be prepared in advance to facilitate later irrigation and drainage.

3. Temperature

Dwarf lilyturf is generally planted around April or May each year. By then the temperature has basically risen again, with the average temperature basically reaching about 18 to 20°C. At the same time, it is best to choose an overcast day for planting, so that the survival rate of planting can be basically guaranteed. Dwarf lilyturf is a plant that likes warmth and moisture, but it cannot survive in an environment with very strong light and too high a temperature, so in summer we need to do shading and cooling properly. At the same time, its cold resistance is good, and it can germinate and grow normally at low temperatures.

4. Method

The planting method for dwarf lilyturf generally adopts division and transplanting. Many people have not grown it before and buy seed, so they need to purchase seedlings from outside. Then they must pay attention to choosing vigorous, pest-free, and relatively sturdy seedlings for planting. Before planting, we need to cut off the tubers and fibrous roots on the seedlings, and then plant them at a spacing of 30 cm per row and 20 cm per plant.

5. Water and fertilizer

After planting, water the dwarf lilyturf seedlings in time, which can promote the growth of their root systems and thereby increase their survival rate. Secondly, dwarf lilyturf is a moisture-loving plant, so the field soil moisture is best kept above 70%. In winter, try not to irrigate, but carry out proper loosening of the soil, which is beneficial for water absorption and storage. Fertilization management for dwarf lilyturf needs scientific fertilization according to its growth and development stages. In addition to base fertilizer, generally two fertilizations are needed each year. The first fertilization is when the dwarf lilyturf seedlings grow new roots, mainly applying urea, phosphate fertilizer, and potassium fertilizer by hole application or furrow application. The second is when the tubers of dwarf lilyturf swell, applying an appropriate amount of calcium fertilizer on the basis of the first fertilization for irrigation.

6. Pests and diseases

The main diseases of dwarf lilyturf are root rot and leaf spot, and the most common pest is nematodes. Root rot and leaf spot basically occur frequently in the high-temperature and rainy summer season. Usually we can prevent them by soaking seeds with chemicals, scientifically carrying out fertilization to improve soil structure, and strengthening field water management. When disease occurs, use Bordeaux mixture for control, and it needs to be sprayed at least two to three times to cure it.