Perilla Planting Methods and Key Cultivation Techniques

Perilla is a very common plant in our daily lives. It often appears on our dining tables, where it can be used as a seasoning, or eaten raw and used in soups. It can also be used in medicine and cosmetics, and so on. Because its nutritional value is very high and its market economic value is also quite good, it can be said to have great prospects for cultivation. So how exactly should perilla be planted? Next, let's take a look together!

Planting Methods

Site selection and land preparation: Perilla has relatively strong adaptability to the environment and is not picky about soil quality. As long as drainage is good and there is plenty of sunlight, it will be fine. Of course, if the soil is relatively fertile, its growth will certainly be even better. When preparing the land, you can also properly level the ground, then make ridges and dig furrows, which is beneficial for drainage.

Irrigation and fertilization: If sowing, it is best to choose after rain or when it is about to rain. If there is no rain for several days after sowing, then artificial irrigation is needed. Of course, if it rains for several days in a row, drainage is needed. An overly moist environment is still not very suitable for perilla growth. The growth period of perilla is relatively short, so at the beginning of sowing, a concentrated fertilization should be done once. The second fertilization is when perilla has grown to about 15 to 20 cm. However, when fertilizing, you must pay special attention and absolutely must not scatter fertilizer onto the leaves.

Sowing methods: There are two ways to plant perilla. One is to sow seeds directly on the prepared land, scattering them row by row according to density. The second is to first scatter the seeds on a piece of land, and after the seedlings grow, transplant them.

Preventive Measures

During the growing process, perilla can also develop some diseases, such as powdery mildew. When this disease appears, the two agents Xiansheng and Shigao should be used for spraying, which can effectively prevent powdery mildew. Leaf spot disease often appears when perilla is harvested. It is generally caused by plant density being too low, insufficient sunlight, and overly moist soil. So this means that when planting, you must pay attention to density and drainage. Once this disease appears, use zineb or Bordeaux mixture for spraying. The two most common pests harming perilla are red spiders and silver Y moths. They live by eating perilla leaves. To remove silver Y moths, just use the most common trichlorfon, while for red spiders, use Rogor emulsion, which is specially used against them, for spraying and killing.

Although perilla is a plant that is relatively easy to grow and very easy to keep alive, you still need to pay attention to some issues, otherwise what awaits you is pitifully low yield. All right, the above is what Qinnong.com is sharing with everyone today about perilla planting methods. If you want to learn more about agriculture, then keep following Qinnong.com!