A Complete Analysis of the Latest Planting Methods for Motherwort

Motherwort is a very commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, especially more commonly used for women, and it is greatly beneficial for regulating women's health. Nowadays many women do not pay attention to their diet during menstruation, so various gynecological diseases arise. Drinking motherwort as tea has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on these diseases. In addition, it has some other effects and can be used in many ways in daily life. So how is motherwort planted? Let's learn about it together with Qinong Web below.

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Motherwort is a sun-loving plant and has certain requirements for the planting environment. Although it can be planted in all parts of our country, it is generally planted on loose-textured plots with sufficient nutrients and sunlight, close to a water source, and with good drainage and air permeability. During land preparation, deep plowing of about 15 to 20 cm is required, which can reduce the impact of some insect pests on motherwort. Finally, level the land, spread about 4,000 jin of farmyard manure as base fertilizer, and make furrows and beds, then wait for sowing.

2. Timely sowing

The planting time of motherwort should be chosen according to the specific local climate conditions. Usually, motherwort can be sown in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The main reason is also related to the local climate. In northern regions, summer sowing is generally used because idle land can be utilized in this way, but the best sowing time is still spring sowing and autumn sowing, as the yield will be better. So it is generally from February to March and from September to October each year.

3. Scientific sowing

There are many ways to sow motherwort, but judging from the current situation of motherwort planting, most use the drill sowing method. Make small furrows in the prepared land, then evenly sprinkle the seeds into the small furrows, and finally cover the seeds with soil. However, in some places, the dibbling method is used, that is, according to a certain distance, evenly scatter the seeds, then press them into the soil, and finally sprinkle a layer of fine soil to cover the seeds. There is also a method that belongs to intensive cultivation, which uses transplanting, that is, first cultivate good seedlings, and when the motherwort seedlings grow to about 10 to 15 cm, transplant them. The planting density is preferably about 30*20 cm between rows and plants.

4. Field management

Generally, drill sowing is used, so thinning and replanting of seedlings and other matters are needed. We remove excess seedlings according to a reasonable density. After planting, watering and fertilization should be carried out, which can ensure the survival rate of replanted seedlings and promote the growth of motherwort. When motherwort grows to about 40 cm, intertillage and weeding are needed. During this period, topdressing is needed again. On average, about 4,000 jin of farmyard manure per mu and about 30 jin of urea mixed with water are needed for irrigation. When motherwort grows to 1 m, the last weeding and fertilization are needed, using the same fertilizer as the second time.

5. Pest and disease control

Motherwort has strong disease resistance, but soft rot and powdery mildew occasionally occur. Both diseases are caused by high temperature and rainy conditions, but the control methods are different, and the periods of occurrence are also different. Soft rot generally occurs at the seedling stage, and we can use carbendazim for control, while powdery mildew occurs in the middle and late stages of motherwort growth and can be controlled with triadimefon wettable powder. Finally, aphids and red spiders often appear in the field and can be sprayed and killed with imidacloprid.