Planting Methods and Cultivation Techniques for Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia capillaris is also called white wormwood, and in some places it is also called tarragon. It originated in Europe. It contains very rich nutrients and can be used to clear heat and remove dampness, and to treat jaundice. Drinking water infused with Artemisia capillaris regularly is very beneficial to the liver and gallbladder, and it can also directly prevent tumor cancer cells from entering the liver system. At present, the cultivation of Artemisia capillaris in China is not very widespread, mainly in the northwest region of China and the Inner Mongolia region, so today let us take a look at how to grow Artemisia capillaris.
1. Seed selection and land preparation
Artemisia capillaris mainly has two varieties, namely French Artemisia capillaris and Russian Artemisia capillaris. The area for planting Artemisia capillaris is generally relatively warm and humid in climate. At the same time, the planting site should have sufficient sunlight, fertile soil, loose soil texture, sufficient water sources, and soil with good drainage and irrigation. Land preparation should involve deep plowing of at least about 20 to 25 cm, and sufficient organic fertilizer, cake fertilizer, and barnyard manure should be spread as base fertilizer. The last thing to note is to dig furrows in the field, with the furrows interconnected, which is conducive to drainage and water diversion.
2. Timely sowing
The sowing time for Artemisia capillaris is generally every spring. There are two sowing methods: seed sowing and division propagation. Seed sowing requires transplanting and setting out later, while division propagation basically has the planting density planned at the time of planting. Seed sowing is generally carried out around February to March. Before sowing, the seeds should be evenly mixed with fine river sand, while division propagation is generally planted in March or April.
3. Transplanting and setting out
When Artemisia capillaris grows to about 10 to 15 cm, it can be transplanted. The density at transplanting is generally set out at a row spacing of 25 cm and a plant spacing of 20 cm. When setting out, the field needs to be watered once, and then holes can be dug for planting.
4. Field management
About one week after setting out, basically all the Artemisia capillaris that can survive after planting has survived, and those that have not survived cannot come back to life, so missing plants should be replanted in time. After replanting, topdressing should be carried out reasonably, which can promote the growth of Artemisia capillaris and make the Artemisia capillaris in the field look more uniform. At the same time, it should be carried out together with intertillage and watering, which can not only promote the absorption of nutrients, but also enhance the permeability of the soil and accelerate the growth rate of Artemisia capillaris. The main part of Artemisia capillaris that can be used is its stems and leaves, so when topdressing, we mainly use fertilizers that promote stem and leaf growth, such as nitrogen fertilizer, manure and urine water, etc. Each fertilization can be carried out together with intertillage, weeding, and watering.
5. Pest and disease control
The main diseases of Artemisia capillaris are root rot and sclerotinia. Root rot mainly harms the roots of Artemisia capillaris, ultimately causing the entire plant to rot and die. The most fundamental cause is improper water management, and chlorothalonil can be used for control. Sclerotinia is a fungal infectious disease, and we can use Bordeaux mixture for control. At the same time, fertilization should be carried out scientifically to enhance the resistance of the plants. The most common pests are cutworms, leaf rollers, and aphids. There are special pesticides for spraying and killing these pests, usually trichlorfon, dimethoate emulsion, dichlorvos, etc.
At present, the planting area of Artemisia capillaris in China is not very large, just enough to meet market demand, but with economic development, the Artemisia capillaris planting industry will reach a new level, so friends who want to grow Artemisia capillaris can read this article to grow high-quality Artemisia capillaris. That is the end of today's sharing. If you have any other questions, you can leave a message for me.