A Detailed Guide to the Planting Methods and Care Techniques of the New York Aster
1. Seed propagation
The timing of sowing is very particular: if too early, the fleshy root loses its function; if too late, the quality of the fleshy root is affected. Therefore, the best sowing period is from July 25 to August 15, and it should also be planted in a warm, sunny spot, with the room temperature not below 15 degrees, then wait for it to take root and sprout.
2. Division propagation
Dividing the plants is generally done in spring: dig out the overwintered underground roots, cut them into several sections with a knife, and then plant them separately.
3. Cutting propagation
Use a knife to cut off the young tiller seedlings for cuttings, then use plain sandy soil or perlite and vermiculite as the substrate, keep the temperature above 20°C, and maintain air humidity. They will take root in about half a month, and then they can be planted in pots.
4. Grafting cultivation
Wild yellow wormwood is generally used as the rootstock for cultivation.
Planting methods for the New York aster
[Common questions] Planting methods for the New York aster
[Expert answers]
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● Site selection: The New York aster is a dryland crop, so a plot with convenient transportation and close to a water source should be chosen. It requires sandy soil or sandy loam with a loose texture, finely crumbled soil particles, good air permeability, and a pH of 6.5 to 7.
● Choose excellent varieties: Based on many years of planting in the area, Dutch-imported seeds are generally used, with varieties such as Fogus, Tabor, and Vintor, which are easy to cultivate and manage.
● Prepare well before sowing: Plan early and establish ditch systems inside and outside the field. Open 1 cross ditch at 30 m along the length of the bed, with a ditch width of 35 cm and a depth of 35 cm; establish 1 main vertical ditch every 10 beds, with a ditch width of 30 to 40 cm and a depth of 40 cm; the surrounding ditch is 40 cm wide and 50 cm deep; the ditch outside the field is 80 to 100 cm deep to ensure smooth drainage. Plow and turn the land early, apply base fertilizer well, and apply 10 to 15 kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer per mu; make beds in a north-south direction, with a bed surface width of 90 cm, sow 3 rows, and ditches 30 cm wide and more than 30 cm deep to enhance soil permeability.
● Sow at the right time: According to planting experience in recent years, the best sowing period is from July 25 to August 15. If sown too early, it will bolt prematurely, vegetative growth will transform into reproductive growth, and the function of the fleshy root will be lost; if sown too late, the rhizome will be damaged during overwintering, affecting the quality of the fleshy root.
● Precision sowing: On the bed, sow in drills with a row spacing of 30 cm, generally using 50 to 60 g of seed per mu (25,000 to 30,000 seeds).
● Sowing method: For large-area sowing, use a seeder, with a sowing depth of 1 cm, and check the covering thickness after sowing. If it rains, manual sowing can be used as a supplement.
● Cover in time: After sowing, water first, then cover with grass. After covering, pay attention to checking emergence and humidity, and remove the covering in good time to prevent leggy seedlings. This can prevent the effects of high-temperature exposure and heavy rain erosion on the New York aster, ensuring uniform and complete seedlings.
● Thin seedlings in time: The first thinning is carried out at the 5 to 6 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 6 to 7 cm, using a small knife to gently cut away the seedlings to be removed; the second thinning is carried out at the 9 to 10 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 13 to 15 cm, and the seedlings can be gently pulled out with their roots. At the same time, combine with cleaning the ditches, loosening the soil, and weeding.
● Apply topdressing in a timely and reasonable manner: In the middle growth stage of chicory, the leaf color clearly fades. For fields with poor growth, apply a small amount of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer as topdressing, at 5 kg per mu, or use amino acid high-efficiency liquid fertilizer for foliar topdressing. Never use excessive chemical fertilizer.
● Pest and disease control: Powdery mildew and brown spot often occur. They can be sprayed with a 600-fold dilution of 65% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. When aphids are harmful, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of 50% dichlorvos emulsifiable concentrate to kill them.
[Editor's summary]
The New York aster, also called willow-leaf aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant with fleshy roots. It has rich flower colors and strong adaptability, and is planted throughout China, mostly for landscaping and also for ornamental potted flowers. The editor of First Agricultural Economics has introduced the planting methods of the New York aster in this article, hoping it will be helpful to you.
How to plant the New York aster: planting methods for the New York aster
The New York aster, also known as the New York purple aster, has smooth leaves, forms umbrella-shaped flower heads at the branch tips, and has blue-purple flowers. The New York aster can be grown in pots for indoor viewing, and can also be used as a matching flower for flower baskets and flower arrangements. How do you care for such a beautiful aster family flower? Let's learn the planting methods for the New York aster together.
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1. How to plant the New York aster
The New York aster likes a sunny and well-ventilated environment, has strong adaptability, likes moisture and tolerates drought, and has low soil requirements. Fertile and loose sandy soil is most suitable for the growth of the New York aster. Before planting the New York aster, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and during the growing period it needs to be fertilized once every half month to promote vigorous growth of the New York aster.
When cultivating the New York aster, if pests and diseases are found, spray pesticides in time. The New York aster is generally susceptible to powdery mildew and brown spot. When planting, it should not be too dense, and attention should be paid to controlling humidity and ventilation. Once the New York aster is found to be infected, spray pesticides in time, and a 600-fold dilution of 65% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder can be used. When the New York aster is harmed by aphids, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of 50% dichlorvos emulsifiable concentrate to kill them.
New York aster image
2. Planting methods for the New York aster
1. Plot: The New York aster is a dryland crop, so a plot with convenient transportation and close to a water source should be chosen. It requires sandy soil or sandy loam with a loose texture, finely crumbled soil particles, good air permeability, and a pH of 6.5 to 7.
2. Variety: Based on many years of planting in the area, Dutch-imported seeds are generally used, with varieties such as Fogus, Tabor, and Vintor, which are easy to cultivate and manage.
3. Sowing preparation: Plan early and establish ditch systems inside and outside the field. Open 1 cross ditch at 30 m along the length of the bed, with a ditch width of 35 cm and a depth of 35 cm; establish 1 main vertical ditch every 10 beds, with a ditch width of 30 to 40 cm and a depth of 40 cm; the surrounding ditch is 40 cm wide and 50 cm deep; the ditch outside the field is 80 to 100 cm deep to ensure smooth drainage. Plow and turn the land early, apply base fertilizer well, and apply 10 to 15 kg of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer per mu; make beds in a north-south direction, with a bed surface width of 90 cm, sow 3 rows, and ditches 30 cm wide and more than 30 cm deep to enhance soil permeability.
4. Sow at the right time: bolting, vegetative growth transforms into reproductive growth, and the function of the fleshy root is lost; if sown too late, the rhizome will be damaged during overwintering, affecting the quality of the fleshy root. On the bed, sow in drills with a row spacing of 30 cm, generally using 50 to 60 g of seed per mu (25,000 to 30,000 seeds).
5. Sowing method: For large-area sowing, use a seeder, with a sowing depth of 1 cm, and check the covering thickness after sowing. If it rains, manual sowing can be used as a supplement. After sowing, water first, then cover with grass. After covering, pay attention to checking emergence and humidity, and remove the covering in good time to prevent leggy seedlings. This can prevent the effects of high-temperature exposure and heavy rain erosion on the New York aster, ensuring uniform and complete seedlings.
6. Thin seedlings in time: The first thinning is carried out at the 5 to 6 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 6 to 7 cm, using a small knife to gently cut away the seedlings to be removed; the second thinning is carried out at the 9 to 10 leaf stage, with a plant spacing of 13 to 15 cm, and the seedlings can be gently pulled out with their roots. At the same time, combine with cleaning the ditches, loosening the soil, and weeding.
7. Reasonable topdressing: In the middle growth stage of chicory, the leaf color clearly fades. For fields with poor growth, apply a small amount of potassium sulfate compound fertilizer as topdressing, at 5 kg per mu, or use amino acid high-efficiency liquid fertilizer for foliar topdressing. Never use excessive chemical fertilizer.
8. Precautions: Choose a sunny, ventilated environment and fertile, well-drained sandy loam. During the growing period, fertilize once every half month, and in summer carry out shaping and pinching to promote more branching and more flowering, but the plants should not be too dense, otherwise powdery mildew is likely to occur.
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Planting methods for the New York asterThat concludes the introduction. I wonder how well everyone has learned it. Large-area planting may be harder to manage, while potted planting is relatively simple. I hope the above content is helpful to everyone.