How to grow Taxus media? A detailed guide to its cultivation techniques

1. Seed treatment

First, you need to collect the seeds around November, then wash the seed coat clean, and afterward bury them. In summer we need to turn the seeds, twice a month.

2. Requirements for the seedbed

The seedbed chosen for it needs to be slightly acidic, and it must also meet the conditions of being sheltered from the wind and having excellent drainage. Generally, the seedbed needs to be one meter wide, while the furrows need to be four decimeters wide; in addition, steel plates need to be inserted into it. Before planting, we need to turn the bed soil, then add some disinfecting substances to it to kill pests and diseases.

3. Sowing method

Take out the prepared seeds, then gently scatter them into the furrows. Note that the spacing between seeds must not be too close, otherwise the seedlings will struggle to develop normally because they compete for growing space. After that, cover them with a layer of soil, then water them thoroughly. Finally, a layer of plastic film also needs to be laid over them to keep them warm and moist.

4. Later care

Generally, the seedlings emerge in about forty days. At this time we need to remove all the plastic film that should be covering the seedbed, and then build a shade structure above it to ensure sunlight cannot shine directly on it. In addition, we also need to add some water to the seedbed to keep it moist. If it rains, we need to cover it with a layer of film to prevent excessive moisture.

During its seedling stage, we need to water it with fertiliser water, generally once every ten days. Around April it can be transplanted, and the soil for transplanting should still be slightly acidic. In addition, we need to do a good job of routine management so that it can grow healthily.