Detailed Explanation of Chrysanthemum Greens Planting Techniques and Management Methods

Chrysanthemum greens is a relatively rare wild vegetable, but its taste is extremely good and market demand is very high, which has attracted many growers to cultivate it artificially. Its cultivation is relatively simple, similar to the growing process of many commonly planted vegetables. Let's take a look below at how to grow chrysanthemum greens.

1. Site Selection for Planting

Chrysanthemum greens is relatively cold-tolerant but poor in heat resistance, and its suitable growing temperature is controlled at above 10° and no more than 20°. When selecting a site, it is best to choose a place with relatively stable and somewhat lower temperatures. Fertile and moist soil is the top choice; a relatively elevated terrain that does not easily form standing water can help improve its production quality. If local water diversion is inconvenient, it is best to choose a place with a water source nearby, so that watering later will be extremely convenient.

2. Seed Cultivation

Chrysanthemum greens is cultivated by direct sowing, as its seedlings are relatively fragile and the survival rate of transplanting is relatively low. After choosing the planting site and leveling it, plant directly. Prepare a certain amount of base fertilizer at the bottom of the pit, scatter the seeds and cover with soil; there is no need to press down. The soil used for covering must be crushed by hand; there must be no clods, otherwise it will inhibit the growth of chrysanthemum greens. If you want it to grow well later, you can spread a thin layer of fertilizer on top, preferably livestock manure, then cover with dry grass and water thoroughly with a small amount of water; if the soil is dry, more water is needed.

3. Fertilizer and Water Application

Generally, chrysanthemum greens is planted relatively densely, with a plant spacing of only about 10 cm, so fertilizer and water need to be applied somewhat frequently. When the seedlings emerge and reach about 5-10 cm, begin the first topdressing. At this time, urea liquid fertilizer is mainly used, which can also save the watering step; the ratio is controlled at about 1 part urine to 2 parts water. Later, control topdressing to about once every three times in 2 months. When fertilizing, pour from the roots downward, mainly with liquid fertilizer. If the soil is extremely fertile, once a month is enough.

4. Field Management

During the growth process, weeds are a relatively common problem for chrysanthemum greens, so weeding should be done relatively diligently. Weeds must not exceed 8 cm; generally, it is enough to clear the larger weeds, as small weeds will later be shaded by the chrysanthemum greens and find it hard to grow large. Chrysanthemum greens is a multi-harvest crop and can be harvested multiple times, so it cannot be picked together with the roots; harvest at the stage of its first branching position. After harvesting is completed, topdress immediately and cover part of its roots and stems with soil so that it grows better later.

This is a relatively common wild vegetable. Whether for large-scale planting or growing it for your own consumption, it is a good choice. Everyone can try planting it. If you have little experience, it is best to plant a small amount first to accumulate experience before expanding the planting scale.