How to Grow Allium macrostemon? Detailed Explanation of Planting Methods and Key Technical Points

Allium macrostemon is actually a type of wild vegetable found in rural areas, and it is cultivated throughout China. It has the effects of regulating qi, soothing the chest, and activating yang, and can be used to treat conditions such as chest impediment and heart pain, distension and pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, tenesmus after diarrhea, sores and boils, and lung qi panting. So how do you grow Allium macrostemon? Today, let us learn about its planting methods together.

1. Land Preparation and Tillage

Wild Allium macrostemon generally grows on lower-altitude hillsides, hills, wasteland, and fields, and can be seen in many rural areas. Allium macrostemon has no requirements for the planting site, which is to say that land that can grow crops, and even land that cannot grow crops, can all be used for planting it. When preparing the land, note that field weeds, insect pupae, and the like should be cleared away, then fine tillage should be carried out and sufficient base fertilizer applied.

2. Scientific Sowing ⟧7⟧Allium macrostemon is generally planted around August each year, and can be propagated by seed or by division. Division propagation is only suitable for small-area planting, with fast growth and a high survival rate. Seed propagation, however, is a relatively common planting method, but before sowing the seeds need to be scalded in hot water at about fifty degrees, stirring continuously; after four hours, remove them, drain the water, and place them in an environment at twenty degrees for germination. After about fifty percent of the seeds have sprouted, sowing can begin; after sowing, the seeds need to be covered with soil, and plastic film should be laid over them to keep them warm and moist and promote seedling emergence.

Planting Chinese garlic chives (Allium macrostemon) is generally done around August each year, and can be done either by seed propagation or by division propagation. Division propagation is only suitable for small-area planting, as it grows quickly and has a high survival rate. Seed propagation, on the other hand, is a more general planting method, but before sowing the seeds need to be scalded in hot water at a temperature of around 50°C while stirring constantly; after four hours, remove them, drain the water, and place them in an environment at 20°C to promote sprouting. Once about 50% of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown; after sowing, they need to be covered with soil, and plastic film should be laid over them to keep them warm and moist and to promote seedling emergence.

3. Reasonable Close Planting

For transplanting, what we need to pay attention to is the planting density. Generally, planting is carried out at a row spacing of twenty cm and a plant spacing of about six to ten cm. One week after planting, we should observe the growth of the seedlings in the field; if any dead seedlings appear, they should be replanted promptly.

4. Field Management

After transplanting and survival, if there is no rainfall, then watering is needed to ensure the field stays moist. Generally, when sufficient base fertilizer has been applied, no additional fertilizing is needed later, though this also depends on the specific situation. If the Allium macrostemon seedlings in the field are relatively thin and look lacking in moisture, and moreover gradually show signs of yellowing and withering, there are generally two reasons for this: one is a lack of water, and the other is a lack of fertilizer. So we can use manure and urine water or high-efficiency nitrogen fertilizer for irrigation. Finally, what needs attention is carrying out scientific earthing up to enhance soil permeability and promote the thickening of Allium macrostemon. Another reason for earthing up is to prevent the underground bulbs of Allium macrostemon from turning green, which would affect quality.

5. Pest and Disease Control

Allium macrostemon has strong resistance, and pests and diseases rarely occur; even if disease occurs, it is not very serious. Among the relatively common diseases are downy mildew, anthracnose, and the like. To avoid the occurrence of diseases, we generally adopt preventive measures, such as selecting disease-free seeds, carrying out crop rotation, strengthening water management in the field, and using fertilizer scientifically. Next, mancozeb and anthracnose Fumei can be used for control. The main pest of Allium macrostemon is thrips, which can be controlled using imidacloprid.

From reading the above, I believe everyone has gained a general understanding of growing Allium macrostemon. The above is merely a brief overview by the editor of Allium macrostemon planting methods. If you want to learn about the detailed cultivation content of Allium macrostemon, you can follow us or contact us directly.