What are the specific steps for growing garland chrysanthemum?

Garland chrysanthemum is a vegetable in our daily lives, also known as pengflower vegetable, goose vegetable, etc. It is a herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. When the stems and leaves are not yet fully mature, it can be stir-fried and eaten, and it is also a highly effective medicinal herb. Garland chrysanthemum not only has effects such as calming the nerves and nourishing the stomach, and promoting bowel movements. In various parks, it is also cultivated as an ornamental plant. So if you want to grow garland chrysanthemum on a large scale, what are the specific steps? Let's take a look!

1. Variety selection

When selecting varieties, you can determine them based on factors such as the leaf size and leaf-edge serration of garland chrysanthemum. It is best to choose varieties with strong disease resistance, good growth ability, and high yield. The later growth of garland chrysanthemum is directly related to the variety. Among the excellent varieties available for selection are huaye garland chrysanthemum and haozigan, etc.

2. Cultivation time

Garland chrysanthemum prefers cool conditions and is not suitable for growing in high-temperature environments, so the planting time should be chosen in spring and autumn. Winter temperatures are too low, which is not conducive to seed germination, but greenhouse cultivation methods can also be used. Generally, sowing is most suitable after the Beginning of Spring or around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

3. Rotation preparation

Garland chrysanthemum is a crop produced year-round, so we should make preparations for crop rotation, and the rotation crops are determined according to seasonal changes. In autumn, various legume crops or some melon and fruit vegetables can be planted. In spring, leafy green vegetables are mainly planted, and the sowing method can use intercropping and relay intercropping.

4. Seed soaking and germination

Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked. Soak the seeds in warm water at about 35 degrees for one day and one night. Then remove them and wash them clean, pick out the shriveled, rotten, and miscellaneous materials, air-dry the moisture, and then place them at a temperature of about 18 degrees for germination. When more than half of the seeds have sprouted, sowing can begin.

5. Land preparation and fertilization

Garland chrysanthemum has strong adaptability to soil, but to obtain high-yield and high-quality garland chrysanthemum, it is best to choose plots with fertile soil, loose soil layers, good permeability, and a soil pH of about 6. Before sowing, apply sufficient base fertilizer and carry out leveling and bed-making work so that the base fertilizer is fully mixed with the soil.

6. Timely sowing

There are two sowing methods for garland chrysanthemum. Generally, broadcast sowing is used. Before sowing, do a good job of watering the soil to preserve moisture. When the water has seeped into the soil, begin sowing. When sowing, pay attention to the sowing density. After sowing, pay attention to covering with soil to preserve water and fertilizer and promote seed germination and seedling emergence.

7. Water and fertilizer management

Garland chrysanthemum is a vegetable that likes water. After sowing, pay attention to keeping the soil moist, which is beneficial to seed emergence, and then water timely according to plant growth conditions. Garland chrysanthemum has relatively high nutritional needs. During the growth period, nitrogen fertilizer is the main type. Because it is a multi-harvest vegetable, after each harvest in the later period, one topdressing is needed, but the principle of applying more frequently and in small amounts should be followed.

The above are the specific steps for growing garland chrysanthemum. Of course, the editor has not elaborated on pests and diseases and the final harvesting stage. In a previous article, there was one specifically about pests and diseases of garland chrysanthemum. Those who are interested can go and learn about it. Everyone should note that when fertilizing, you cannot apply too much of a single fertilizer or over-apply, especially nitrogen fertilizer. Although nitrogen fertilizer is the main type, the nutrient composition should still be reasonably formulated to ensure the various nutrients needed during growth.