What are the precautions for planting coltsfoot flowers? Master these few points

Coltsfoot flower, also called winter flower, has as its main medicinal part the unopened flower buds. It not only has extremely high medicinal value but also very high ornamental value. It can be used to relieve coughs and treat pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis and other diseases. It is planted in most areas of our country, but at present the main producing areas of coltsfoot flower in our country are Shaanxi as well as Henan, Hebei and other places. So when planting coltsfoot flower, what issues need attention? Now let the editor tell everyone below.

1. Temperature

Coltsfoot flower has relatively high requirements for the temperature of the planting environment. For coltsfoot flower to sprout and grow seedlings, the temperature of the planting site must be at least around 10 degrees Celsius. And the most suitable temperature for the growth of coltsfoot flower is around 15 to 25 degrees. If the temperature is higher than 35 degrees, the stems and leaves of coltsfoot flower will slowly dry up, lose their vigor, and ultimately cause the plant to die. If the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, coltsfoot flower will be frostbitten, or even frozen to death. And the climate throughout the year in our country has certain temperature differences, so in summer cooling measures are needed, while in winter good insulation and protection must be done.

2. Soil

Coltsfoot flower also has very strict requirements for the soil of the planting site. So when choosing land, we need to pay attention to scientifically selecting land according to the growth habits of coltsfoot flower. Generally, a place with sufficient soil fertility, loose soil texture, strong moisture retention, good manure storage, rich organic matter content, and convenient drainage and irrigation should be chosen for planting. When preparing the land, drainage ditches should be dug well and waterlogging prevention preparations made, so as to avoid coltsfoot flower drowning.

3. Density

Planting density is also an issue we need to pay attention to. When planting, strip planting or hole planting is generally used. The row spacing for each strip is about 25 to 30 cm, and the distance between each plant is about 10 to 15 cm. For hole planting, the distance between each plant is generally about 15 to 20 cm, and the row spacing is about 30 to 35 cm. This is the reference density for planting coltsfoot flower, and everyone can also decide according to the fertility level of the planting site.

4. Leaf thinning

Leaf thinning and ventilation is also an issue that many people ignore when planting coltsfoot flower. Generally around June to July, as the temperature rises, the branches and leaves of coltsfoot flower grow relatively fast, which causes the field to become stuffy and closed, air not to circulate, and many branches and leaves to be unable to carry out photosynthesis. So we need to use scissors to prune away the withered, yellowed, and overly dense branches and leaves to enhance the permeability of the field. Another thing to note is that you should not use your hands to tear the branches and leaves of coltsfoot flower. And later, if the branches and leaves continue to grow and reduce permeability, pruning needs to continue. At the same time, in early September, the aged branches and leaves can be pruned cleanly, leaving only the heart leaves.

The above are several problems that often appear during the planting process of coltsfoot flower. In fact, it still has many other places that need attention, such as watering, fertilizing, shading, and so on. Today's sharing by the editor ends here, and I hope it can help everyone.