What are the propagation methods for dandelion? A detailed explanation of the latest techniques

Dandelion, also known as Huanghua Diding and Popo, is rich in various nutrients, can be eaten and used medicinally, and has multiple effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis, and treating inflammation, making it quite popular. So do you know how dandelion is propagated? Below, follow the editor of Qinnong Web to take a look at the propagation methods of dandelion.

Seed propagation

Seed propagation is the main propagation method for dandelion. Dandelion seeds have no dormancy period and can be sown all year round. In autumn and winter, sowing can be done in greenhouses according to market demand. Dandelion has low soil requirements, and the sowing site does not need to be too demanding. Generally, the sowing rate is 0.5-0.75 kg per mu, but for high-quality dandelion, the sowing rate per mu is only about several dozen grams.

According to research: if mature seeds are collected in May and sown immediately, seedlings can emerge in only 10-12 days, while sowing in July-August in summer requires about half a month for seedlings to emerge.

When sowing, to promote earlier germination and emergence, the seeds can be soaked in warm water for 8-10 hours, removed and wrapped in cloth, placed in a cool place at room temperature of about 25 degrees, covered with a layer of wet cloth, and watered twice a day. Be sure to use warm water. After three to four days, they can be sown. Sprinkle the seeds on moist soil, cover with 1 cm of soil. Do not cover with too much soil. Keep the temperature above 15 degrees, and they will sprout in about four to five days. The suitable temperature for seedling growth is about 15 degrees. At 25-30 degrees, germination is slower.

Root transplanting propagation

Root transplanting propagation is not commonly used and is also rather troublesome. In spring and autumn, dig up the root systems of wild dandelion, trying not to damage the roots when digging

, and transplant the dug root systems to a good location. To ensure their survival rate, it is best to transplant them with water.

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