What are the precautions for planting Fritillaria? An analysis of the latest planting key points
To a large extent, Fritillaria looks very similar to Job's tears in appearance, and quite a few people mistake them, thinking they are the same plant. Actually, that is not the case. Fritillaria is a very precious Chinese medicinal herb, and its annual yield is not very high, but its cough-relieving and heat-dissipating effects are very strong. In fact, there are quite a few people growing Fritillaria now, so why is the annual yield still not high? This is because people do not take some aspects into consideration when planting. Therefore, Qinong Web wants to share with everyone some precautions for planting Fritillaria, hoping it can be helpful to everyone.
1. Time
The survival rate of Fritillaria planting is related to the time of planting, because every crop has the period most suitable for its own growth. For example, the most common rice in our daily lives can only achieve high yield when sown at the right time. So when planting Fritillaria, we must pay attention to the planting time. Generally, planting can begin around June, but if you want high yield, it is best to sow again in September and October. This period is the best growth period for Fritillaria.
2. Temperature
Temperature also affects the growth of Fritillaria. At different temperatures, Fritillaria grows differently. Although Fritillaria has a heat-dissipating effect, it cannot survive in a relatively high-temperature environment. In general, the suitable temperature for Fritillaria to sprout is around 25 degrees. During normal growth, the temperature is best kept between 20 and 25 degrees, and the maximum temperature must not be higher than 30 degrees. Therefore, in summer we need to carry out heat dissipation treatment. However, the temperature for Fritillaria growth must also not be lower than 5 degrees, otherwise Fritillaria will stop growing. So in winter we still need to carry out insulation treatment. Only in this way can we ensure the normal growth of Fritillaria.
3. Soil
The survival rate and yield of Fritillaria are both related to the choice of planting site. If you choose a relatively humid area, or soil with relatively high clay content, or land that is too dry, or relatively infertile soil, or a plot with too high acidity or alkalinity, then the survival rate and yield of Fritillaria will be greatly reduced. Therefore, before planting, we should test the pH of the soil to see whether it is reasonable. Second, try to choose a plot with relatively sufficient soil fertility and relatively loose soil texture for planting. In this way, the soil permeability is also better, which can improve the survival rate of the plants and enhance immunity.
4. Water
The water in the growing environment of Fritillaria should not be too much. That is, although it is not drought-tolerant, it is also not waterlogging-tolerant. In general, just ensure that the field humidity is around 50 percent. That is, when there is no rainfall, water about once every week. Second, during the rainy season when there is more rainfall, we still need to control the field moisture at around 50 percent, so we must promptly drain excess water. Otherwise, it will cause disease in Fritillaria and affect growth.
5. Management
The most important part of Fritillaria planting is field management. General field management includes fertilizing, weeding, thinning seedlings, filling gaps with seedlings, transplanting, and pest and disease control. The growth period of Fritillaria is very long, generally requiring four to five years, so fertilizing and weeding are very necessary. Generally, fertilizing needs to be done four to five times a year. Fertilizing and weeding are done at the same time. Filling gaps with seedlings mainly means filling in places in the field with relatively large gaps to maintain a reasonable density. Finally, for pest and disease control, the main things to pay attention to are leaf spot disease and bulb rot disease. The control method is to spray with dimethoate emulsion and Bordeaux mixture.