A Complete Analysis of the Latest Planting Methods for Juncus effusus

Juncus effusus (common rush) is mainly used for clearing heat and promoting diuresis, as well as treating lymphatic, hemostatic, nephritis, edema and other conditions; at the same time it has a certain therapeutic effect on diabetes, mastitis, cystitis, insomnia and infantile night crying. It grows in environments that tend toward relatively warm regions, and mainly grows in relatively moist areas such as riversides, small streams, ditches and swamps. So today we will mainly learn about the planting methods for Juncus effusus.

1. Site Selection and Land Preparation

Juncus effusus is a moisture-loving plant, but the humidity of the planting site must not be too high, otherwise it will affect the normal growth of Juncus effusus. Therefore, we should choose a plot with sufficient water supply but a complete drainage system for planting. Before planting, we need to plow the field, level the land, then evenly spread sufficient organic compost as base fertilizer, and finally deepen the water level in the field to about ten centimeters, and then wait for planting.

2. Propagation Methods

There are two main propagation methods for Juncus effusus, namely seed propagation and clump division propagation. Seed propagation is usually carried out by direct sowing, sowing in the field at a distance of thirty centimeters per row, while clump division propagation uses the old clumps of Juncus effusus for division, and then plants Juncus effusus in the manner of rice transplanting; each plant must have at least eight to ten old clumps, so that the yield of planted Juncus effusus will be higher.

3. Reasonable Close Planting

In order to improve the yield and quality of Juncus effusus, we should carry out reasonable close planting of the Juncus effusus planted in the field. For the clump division propagation method, we usually plant at a distance of forty centimeters per row and thirty centimeters per plant at the time of planting. The seed propagation method only pays attention to row spacing at sowing, so after the Juncus effusus seedlings emerge, we should thin and fill in seedlings at a certain distance to ensure uniform seedlings in the field and a reasonable density of Juncus effusus.

4. Field Management

If it is seed propagation, when the Juncus effusus grows to about ten centimeters, we need to weed, and do so together with fertilization, which can promote the growth of Juncus effusus and also allow the fertilizer to achieve its maximum effect. If it is clump division propagation, then we need to wait until the Juncus effusus sends out new branches and leaves before weeding and fertilizing. Each year, Juncus effusus basically only needs weeding and fertilization twice, and reasonable fertilization also needs to be carried out according to the specific growth conditions of the Juncus effusus.

5. Scientific Harvesting

Juncus effusus generally needs to be harvested in the autumn of each year. The harvesting standard is when the tips of the stems of the Juncus effusus gradually turn withered and yellow. Next, when harvesting, the Juncus effusus is usually cut from a position close to the water surface. Finally, the cut Juncus effusus needs to be dried in the sun, and then the pith and skin of the Juncus effusus are separated, tied into small bundles and sold.