How to Plant Bidens pilosa? A Detailed Explanation of Planting Methods and Key Technical Points
Anyone who has lived in the countryside has basically seen Bidens pilosa. In rural areas, it is often called "sticky grass" and is a wild herbaceous plant. It is also a weed that many rural growers deeply dislike, yet it has very high medicinal value. It can generally be used for clearing heat and detoxifying, treating appendicitis, diarrhea in children, and high blood pressure and other diseases. Today let us take a look at how Bidens pilosa is planted.
1. Seed Selection and Land Preparation
The seeds of Bidens pilosa are actually very easy to obtain; generally, in rural areas you can get them from wild Bidens pilosa plants. We should choose seeds that are relatively plump and free from pests and diseases, then clean off the impurities on the seeds, and they are ready for sowing. Bidens pilosa is a kind of wild grass with extremely strong vitality and no requirements for the growing environment. Generally, farmland that can grow crops, as well as wasteland, hillsides, and valleys where crops cannot be grown, can all be used for planting. Land preparation also does not require much effort; finally, scatter a small amount of decomposed farmyard manure and planting can begin.
2. Scientific Sowing
Bidens pilosa is generally sown by direct seeding or drilling. However, the most commonly used method at present is still direct seeding: evenly scatter the seeds over the prepared soil, gently press the seeds into the soil with a rake, and cover with a layer of decomposed dried grass. Drilling, on the other hand, requires first opening shallow furrows with a row spacing of about 30 cm, then evenly scattering the seeds into the furrows and covering them with soil.
3. Thinning and Replanting
Bidens pilosa also sprouts relatively quickly, and its seedling emergence rate is very high. After the seeds emerge, we need to check the seedling situation in the field. When the Bidens pilosa seedlings grow to about 10 cm, begin thinning. Generally, it is enough to keep three seedlings per plant, and the distance between each plant should be about 15 cm. Then plant the thinned-out seedlings at a certain spacing in areas where seedlings are missing, to ensure uniform seedlings in the field.
4. Field Management
Bidens pilosa has strong growth ability and is characterized by tolerance to moisture, cold, drought, poor soil, and fertilizer. Therefore, during the process of planting Bidens pilosa, we do not need to deliberately water and fertilize. But what we need to do is clear the weeds in the field, yet we cannot use herbicides, because that would also kill the Bidens pilosa. When the weather is very dry, watering is also necessary to prevent Bidens pilosa from drying out and dying due to lack of water.
Planting Bidens pilosa is very simple, its field management work is also very easy, and the planting cost is very low, making it a choice for many people currently growing medicinal herbs. If everyone still wants to learn more information about Bidens pilosa, remember to leave a message for the editor.