How is pokeweed propagated? A detailed introduction to common propagation methods
Pokeweed is a herbaceous plant that mainly grows in hilly areas such as southern China. Pokeweed is divided into many varieties, and it is called different names in different regions. Pokeweed has high medicinal value. The root is the main medicinal part, but when selecting roots, pay attention to the color: only the white ones are the edible part. The red ones contain toxins. Nowadays, more and more people are growing pokeweed on a large scale, so how should pokeweed be propagated? What is its growing environment? Let's take a look below!
1. Seed propagation
The most basic propagation method for pokeweed is seed propagation. The seed propagation method grows quickly, and direct sowing or seedling transplanting can be used. Sowing usually begins after the Start of Spring, and when sowing, pay attention to the sowing density and take into account the later growth of the pokeweed plants. The number of seeds in each planting hole must not exceed 10. After sowing, cover them promptly, and if necessary, cover them with a layer of grass to maintain soil temperature and improve water and fertilizer retention. About 3-4 weeks after sowing, seedlings will emerge one after another. At this time, thin them promptly, and each seedling hole must not have more than two seedlings. For seedling transplanting, sow first in a seedling bed, and when the seedlings grow to 8-10 cm, transplant them in weather with lower temperatures and no sunlight.
2. Root planting
Another method is root planting. The roots of pokeweed can be used for propagation. The root propagation method is usually carried out around early December each year. When planting, select thick fleshy roots with buds, then select the bud root part, and the cut on the bud root part must have no fewer than 3 sections. Then apply an appropriate amount of plant ash to the cut to promote sprouting. When planting, also pay attention to planting density to prevent overly dense growth later, which would cause them to affect each other's nutrient absorption and create major obstacles to growth and development. After planting, cover with soil as appropriate and carry out fertilizing and watering.
3. Growing environment
Pokeweed has very strong growth ability. Wild pokeweed can be found in various terrains in China, which shows that pokeweed has no requirements for soil. As long as a certain amount of time is given, it can grow and develop normally in almost any soil. However, pokeweed grows most vigorously in a warm and humid environment, and the most suitable temperature for pokeweed growth is around 25 degrees. Although temperatures are lower in autumn and winter and the aboveground part gradually withers, pokeweed roots have extremely strong low-temperature tolerance and can adapt to temperatures as low as minus 16 degrees. After temperatures rise again in the spring of the following year, root activity gradually increases and begins to sprout, promoting the growth of the aboveground plants.
The above is a brief introduction by the editor to pokeweed propagation methods and growing environment. Although pokeweed is a well-known Chinese medicinal herb, everyone must pay attention to the toxins in pokeweed. After all, "every medicine has some toxicity," and the toxicity of pokeweed is especially severe, so special attention must be paid whether planting or purchasing. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.