Key Points of Purslane Planting Technology and Field Management Methods

Purslane can be used as food and can also be cooked as a dish. It is a variety that can be seen in many rural places, but in recent years, because wild purslane has been picked rather heavily, it is now relatively rare in the wild. At present, purslane has good economic value, so the scale of artificial cultivation is expanding. So how should purslane be planted? Let's learn about it together below.

1. Propagation methods

Purslane is a herbaceous plant with relatively strong vitality. There are mainly two ways to propagate it: one is propagation by seed, and the other is propagation by cuttings. Each of these two has its own advantages. Seed propagation is more in line with the current situation of large-scale artificial propagation, while cuttings require a certain level of skill, but high-quality varieties can be selected for cuttings to achieve high-quality cultivation results. If you plan to plant on a large scale, it is recommended to use seeds, as this facilitates overall management.

2. Transplant management

Both of the above methods ultimately require transplanting after successful cultivation. Generally, transplanting can begin after 2-3 weeks. At this time, the seedlings are just at the most suitable stage for transplanting, the root system is developing steadily, and the survival rate after transplanting will be very high. The soil for transplanting should be prepared with fertilizer in advance. Sandy, breathable soil is best. After transplanting, a little water needs to be poured, not too much, just enough to moisten the surface soil. The spacing of each plant should be controlled at 20-30 cm, allowing it to grow in all directions and increasing yield.

3. Planting management

The management after transplanting focuses relatively more on fertilizer and water, because there are relatively few weeds among purslane. Since it is a herbaceous plant, it is recommended to mainly use urea for fertilization, as this helps the rapid growth of its root system and branches. Generally, no fertilization is basically needed before the first harvest, so more base fertilizer should be applied in the initial stage, controlled at about 2,500 jin per mu, and later only a small amount of farmyard manure needs to be applied. As for watering, it is recommended once every 3-7 days, which can be increased or decreased according to the situation. Each time, the amount of water should be controlled so that it seeps into 2-3 cm of soil.

4. Harvesting precautions

Purslane is a crop that is harvested over a long period, so each harvest should not be excessive, so that it can grow better next time. When harvesting, try to pick only the freshest and most tender parts of the branches and leaves, and leave about 4-5 nodes for the roots and stems. After the first harvest, the growth cycle of purslane is about 2-3 weeks, so it should be harvested in time. Harvesting too late is not conducive to subsequent growth.

The above is the general process for planting purslane. At present, the market price of purslane still offers good profit, so everyone can consider this aspect. Pests and diseases of purslane are relatively rare, so everyone does not need to worry too much about the economic losses caused by pests. This can also be regarded as an advantage of purslane cultivation.