What are the precautions for planting Fritillaria? Key points explained
In appearance, Fritillaria is to a large extent very similar to coix seed, and quite a few people mistake them for the same plant, but that is not actually the case. Fritillaria is a very precious Chinese medicinal herb, and its annual yield is not very high, but its cough-relieving and heat-dissipating effects are very strong. In fact, there is now quite a lot of Fritillaria cultivation, so why is the annual yield not high? This is because people do not take certain aspects into consideration when planting, so Qinnong.com wants to share with everyone some precautions for planting Fritillaria, hoping it can be of some help.
1. Time
The survival rate of Fritillaria planting is related to the time of planting, because every crop has the period most suitable for its own growth. For example, the rice we see most commonly in daily life can only achieve high yield when sown at the right time, so when planting Fritillaria we must pay attention to the planting time. Generally, planting can begin around June, but if you want a high yield, it is best to sow again in September and October; this period is the best growing period for Fritillaria.
2. Temperature
Temperature also affects the growth of Fritillaria. Under different temperatures, Fritillaria grows differently. Although Fritillaria has a heat-dissipating effect, it cannot survive in a relatively high-temperature environment. Generally, the temperature suitable for Fritillaria germination should be around 25 degrees, and during normal growth the temperature is best kept between 20 and 25 degrees, with the maximum temperature not higher than 30 degrees, so in summer we need to carry out heat dissipation measures. However, the temperature for Fritillaria growth also cannot be lower than 5 degrees, as this will cause Fritillaria to stop growing, so in winter we still need to carry out heat preservation measures. Only in this way can we ensure the normal growth of Fritillaria.
3. Soil
The survival rate and yield of Fritillaria are both related to the choice of planting site. If you choose a relatively humid area, or soil with relatively high clay content, or land that is too dry, or relatively infertile soil, or plots with excessive soil acidity or alkalinity, then the survival rate and yield of Fritillaria will be greatly reduced. So before planting we should test the soil pH to see whether it is reasonable, and next we should try to choose plots with relatively sufficient soil fertility and relatively loose soil texture for planting. In this way the soil permeability is also better, which can improve the survival rate of the plants and enhance their immunity.
4. Water
The water in the growing environment of Fritillaria should not be too much; that is, although it is not drought-tolerant, it is also not waterlogging-tolerant. Generally, it is enough to keep the field humidity at around 50 percent, that is, when there is no rainfall, water about once every week. Next, during the rainy season when there is relatively more rainfall, we still need to control the field moisture at around 50 percent, so excess water should be drained in time; otherwise it will cause Fritillaria to develop disease and affect growth.
5. Management
The most important thing in Fritillaria planting is field management. General field management includes fertilizing, weeding, thinning seedlings, replanting seedlings, planting out, and pest and disease control. The growth cycle of Fritillaria is very long, generally requiring four to five years, so fertilizing and weeding are very necessary. Generally, fertilizing needs to be carried out four to five times a year, and fertilizing and weeding are done at the same time. Replanting seedlings mainly means replanting seedlings in places in the field with relatively large gaps to maintain a reasonable density. Finally, for pest and disease control, the main things to watch for are leaf spot disease and bulb rot, and the control method is to spray with dimethoate emulsion and Bordeaux mixture.