What are the propagation methods for Artemisia selengensis? A detailed explanation in one article

Artemisia selengensis has extremely high edible value and also high medicinal value. It contains a large amount of trace elements and nutrients needed by the human body, and has the effects of treating rheumatism and aiding digestion. Many regions cultivate Artemisia selengensis, but in China it is still mainly grown in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. So what are the propagation methods for Artemisia selengensis? Let's take a look at how the editor introduces them below.

1. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation of Artemisia selengensis includes two types, namely stem cutting propagation and rhizome cutting propagation. Stem cutting propagation can generally be carried out at any time except when the temperature is relatively low. Select thick and strong branches, cut them into about 10 cm, then soak them in rooting powder for about four hours, and then insert them at a row spacing of 20 to 25 cm and a plant spacing of about 10 to 15 cm. Rhizome propagation, on the other hand, uses underground rhizomes: remove the old roots and diseased roots, select thick and strong rhizomes, divide the rhizomes into about 10 cm sections, and insert them at a fixed density.

2. Division propagation

Division propagation is generally carried out after Qingming Festival each year. Cut off the stems and leaves above the ground, then dig out the Artemisia selengensis clumps, divide the clumps into single plants, cut off all the old roots and old stems on each single plant, leaving only part of the rhizome on each single plant, and then plant them at a density of 20 cm row spacing and 10 cm plant spacing. The planting method of division propagation has a higher survival rate than cutting and layering propagation, and the yield is also higher.

3. Layering propagation

Layering propagation is generally carried out before the plum rain season, and high-quality Artemisia selengensis plants should be selected. Remove the relatively old parts of the aboveground stems, then, according to the specified row spacing and plant spacing, open shallow furrows 3 to 4 cm deep, press the branches into the furrows, cover them with soil for layering, and water immediately to keep the soil at around ten-plus degrees, which can promote new root growth. Generally, new buds will sprout in about 20 days, but because the stems develop at different speeds, the new buds do not emerge uniformly after sprouting, and the plants also grow relatively slowly.

4. Seed propagation

Seed propagation is the most basic and also the most traditional planting method. For seeds, generally choose high-quality seeds that are plump and free of pests and diseases. Under normal circumstances, sowing is generally carried out around April each year, but now planting techniques are relatively advanced, and greenhouse cultivation is even more frequent now, so it can also be planted during the period from the end of February to early March. After sowing, water to keep the soil moist, and seedlings generally emerge in about ten days.

The above is all the content the editor wants to introduce to everyone today. In fact, regarding the cultivation of Artemisia selengensis, the editor still thinks the seed propagation method is quite good. Next is that division propagation is not suitable for large-scale planting, but the economic benefits of small-scale planting are still good. If everyone has other content they want to know, you can contact the editor.