How to Grow Astragalus for High Yield? Latest Planting Technique Tutorial
Astragalus is a legume plant. Astragalus still occupies a very important position in the medicinal herb world, especially holding a very important position in the traditional Chinese medicine world. Astragalus has the effects of promoting diuresis and reducing swelling and tonifying qi and consolidating the exterior, and can be used in combination with many medicinal herbs. Today, the cultivation of Astragalus has been widely carried out, but some yields are not very ideal. So below, Shuaishuai will tell everyone how to grow Astragalus to achieve high yield!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
To achieve high yield, you must first choose good land. For Astragalus planting, it is best to choose deep soil with good drainage. Before sowing, we need to improve the land. First, we need to fertilize the land to increase fertility. Generally, concentrated fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer are applied to ensure the nutrient content and fertility of the land after crop rotation.
2. Seed Treatment
Astragalus seeds must be treated before sowing. First, we need to place the seeds in warm water at 50 degrees and stir them, soaking for 24 hours. Then cover them with a wet cloth, and sow after the seeds split open and sprout.
3. Sowing
⟦NL>Sowing is divided into several seasons, divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing. For sowing, first evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows, then cover with soil and cover the seeds tightly, and finally pour water into the furrows to keep the soil moist. Seedlings will emerge after 15 days, but in this situation there are many disease occurrences.4. Cultivation Management
Keep the distance between each plant appropriate. Frequently weed the field so that weeds do not compete with Astragalus for nutrients. Weeding two to three times is enough. During this period, topdressing is also required. The fertilizer can be phosphate fertilizer and ammonium sulfate, mixed and diluted with water, then poured on.
5. Pest and Disease Control
The main disease of Astragalus is powdery mildew, which can be controlled with thiophanate-methyl. In addition, there is violet root rot, which harms the roots and causes root rot in Astragalus. Once discovered, lime powder should be used for disinfection. If other pests are found, spray the corresponding insecticide.
The above is the high-yield planting technique for Astragalus. The editor suggests that when choosing land, do not choose some crop fields that have been rotated for several years. The quality of these fields is already very poor and not suitable for planting plants such as medicinal herbs. If conditions permit, you can buy some fertile land or rent a site. I hope this article can help everyone. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!