When to plant Bupleurum? Latest planting time and method explained in detail
Bupleurum is one of the medicinal herbs with very high market demand, and its medicinal value is extremely high. As a result, wild Bupleurum has gradually become depleted, and most of what circulates on the market now is artificially cultivated. What issues should we pay attention to when planting Bupleurum? Today Qinnongwang will tell everyone about its planting methods.
1. Planting time
Bupleurum can be sown in winter or spring, but for the sake of yield it is recommended to sow in winter. In this way, the survival rate of the seedlings the following year will be relatively much higher. Secondly, after enduring the dormancy of winter, some unqualified seeds will be eliminated, and in spring replanting can be done as needed, thus ensuring the yield to a certain extent. Spring is also the season most suitable for the growth of Bupleurum seeds, and winter sowing can also give Bupleurum more high-quality development time.
2. Planting methods
Seed breeding
Bupleurum prefers a moist and warm environment, so generally before sowing, water should first be replenished well. Similar to many other seeds, it is best to first soak them in warm water. Generally, for the first 2 hours the seeds need to be completely immersed in water, and after 3 hours part of the seed surface should be exposed above the water, stirring once every hour, for about 3-4 stirs. The soaking time should not exceed 6 hours, and the temperature should be around 40°C. Finally, bury them in soil to promote germination. When the seedlings emerge and reach about 8 cm, transplant them into the soil.
Soil preparation
Half a month before sowing, weeds need to be cleared in advance, then a certain amount of farmyard manure compost should be applied, and the soil should be deeply plowed. Secondly, the soil quality should not be sticky or too moist, and the terrain is best with a certain slope. Arrange the land into strip-shaped distribution, with each hole spaced about 12-15 cm apart, generally 2-4 cm deep. Land with too thin a soil layer is not suitable for planting.
Fertilizing
During the early seedling stage, Bupleurum does not need topdressing; it is enough to place a small amount of fertilizer when transplanting, with the amount controlled at about 20 grams, which needs to be placed evenly around the holes. Subsequent topdressing is relatively frequent, generally about 3 times, depending on the specific situation. Generally, this is done respectively when flower buds appear, when flowering, and one month before harvest. If it suddenly becomes too dry in between, water should be replenished in time.
Management
Daily field management needs to pay attention to the following matters: diseased plants should be removed in time. Plants should be prevented from growing intertwined with each other, and if seen, they should be separated in time. If there is standing water in the soil, it should be drained immediately to prevent root rot. Before and after flowering, weeds need to be cleared and the soil loosened.
Bupleurum is a plant that is very easy to grow. In the early stage it is extremely fragile, so it needs more care. Bupleurum itself has very strong adaptability and is cold-resistant and drought-resistant, so generally there is no need to worry much in the later stage; just pay attention to water prevention. The above are the methods for how to plant Bupleurum. If everyone wants to learn more, you can pay more attention to Qinnongwang!