The Latest High-Yield Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial for Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus is native to Japan and China, and Ophiopogon japonicus is distributed across many countries. Ophiopogon japonicus has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying as well as moistening the lungs and stopping cough in the human body. The small tuberous rhizomes of Ophiopogon japonicus are a traditional Chinese medicine. So how should Ophiopogon japonicus be planted to achieve high yield? Below, Shuaishuai will explain it to everyone!

I. Origin and Environment

The place of origin of Ophiopogon japonicus is still China. In China, it is found in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and many other places, which is also related to the growing environment and altitude that Ophiopogon japonicus adapts to. It seems there are somewhat more in the Guangdong province area. Generally, Ophiopogon japonicus likes to settle and grow in mountain slopes and grassy thickets below an altitude of 2000 m, or in some shady and damp places, relatively close to moist areas with a water source.

II. Site Selection and Land Preparation

The soil for planting Ophiopogon japonicus should be fertile, moist and well-drained soil. The land for Ophiopogon japonicus cannot be continuously cropped. If crops were previously planted on that land, the land must be prepared, then the soil made fine and level, and then compost added; calcium phosphate can also be used.

III. Planting Methods

1. Seedlings

Propagation of Ophiopogon japonicus generally uses division propagation. When selecting plants, choose robust plants, then cut off their fibrous roots and divide them into individual plants, trim away the remaining fibrous roots, and then they can be planted. The time must not be too long. Place the plants in clean water to absorb some moisture, then insert them into loose soil, then cover with soil, and finally place them in a shady place, watering once a day.

2. Planting

Choose a non-rainy day for planting and use furrow strip planting. First apply thin pig manure water in the furrow, then plant the seedlings, planting 3 plants per clump. After planting, cover with soil and press firmly to fix the seedlings in place.

IV. Field Management

1. Intercropping

The main production areas of Ophiopogon japonicus all use intercropping. In spring and summer, corn is planted, with one row of corn interplanted every five rows of Ophiopogon japonicus. During the growth of Ophiopogon japonicus, intercropping of crops is generally not done, so as to avoid affecting the yield of Ophiopogon japonicus.

2. Cultivation and Weeding

Weeding must be done once half a month after planting the seedlings. From the second half of the year until October, weeding must be done once every month, because weeds grow madly during this period.

3. Irrigation

In summer, once the weather turns hot, the amount of water evaporation is very large, so the crops must be supplied with water in time. In winter, drought easily occurs, so irrigation is also needed. In summer, when there is a lot of rain, drainage work must be actively done well to prevent water accumulation from causing root rot, pests and diseases, and other problems that affect the growth of Ophiopogon japonicus.

V. Pests and Diseases

1. Diseases

Black spot disease: This is a fungal disease spread by fungi. It harms the leaves of Ophiopogon japonicus, generally parasitizing the leaves of Ophiopogon japonicus and beginning activity in April of the following year, causing the plants to develop the disease, and the leaves all wither and die. We can scatter plant ash, then use Bordeaux mixture and amobam wettable powder to soak the seedlings and spray.

Root-knot nematode disease: This is a disease that harms the roots. Where conditions allow, paddy-upland rotation can be used, disease-resistant healthy seedlings selected, and the soil disinfected.

2. Insect Pests

Insect pests generally include white grubs, mole crickets, cutworms and wireworms. These are all insects that harm the rhizomes. Rotation with rice is adopted for prevention and control, and pesticides are used for spraying.

The above are the high-yield planting techniques for Ophiopogon japonicus. When selecting the site and preparing the land at the beginning, Ophiopogon japonicus requires a good location and soil to be chosen. If the land is not chosen well, it will affect the later growth of the crops. Moreover, some land is already of very poor quality. If it is used again, it may cause continuous occurrence of pests and diseases, poor soil fertility and other phenomena. I hope this article can help everyone. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!