Key Points of Chinese Artichoke Planting Techniques and Field Management Methods
Chinese artichoke is actually quite common in rural areas, it is just that people usually do not pay attention to it. After looking at the pictures, everyone will know what it looks like. It mainly has certain medicinal value, and at present there are quite a number of growers across the country, so how exactly should it be planted? Let's find out below.
1. Land preparation
Chinese artichoke is not very demanding when it comes to land preparation and soil requirements; normal planting treatment is sufficient. Turn the soil and prepare the beds, break up the soil clods, and soil that is loose and easy to dig is best. Then add fertilizer to build up the soil; the fertilizer added is best as farmyard manure mixed with fertilizers such as plant ash, which makes the soil more fertile. Afterwards, divide it into blocks, with the width of each block controlled at about 1-1.2 m, with a 20 cm drainage ditch in between, arranged in a rectangular distribution. At this point, land preparation is basically complete.
2. Seedling management
When transplanting seedlings, choose high-quality seedlings; do not use the sowing method, as this can effectively increase yield. After transplanting the seedlings, water according to the conditions of recent years: if the weather is dry, water a little more appropriately; if it is humid, reduce it appropriately. When transplanting the seedlings, try to set them upright so that later growth will be faster. After the planting hole is filled with soil, shape it into a peak so that the seedlings can be properly insulated, which helps improve the survival rate. At this time, if the temperature is relatively low, plastic film or straw can be used for insulation measures.
3. Field management
The fertilizer and water requirements of Chinese artichoke are not as high as everyone thinks. The number of times topdressing and watering are needed is not very many; instead, weed control requires more attention. One week after planting, seedling fertilizer and water need to be applied. Later, it is controlled to watering once a month and fertilizing once every one and a half months. If the growth is poor, the timing can be appropriately advanced. Weeding in between should be frequent, controlled at three weedings in 2 months, mainly targeting some large weeds. If there is a long period of drought in between, loosening the soil is also needed, and watering should be thorough.
4. Pest and disease treatment
Pests and diseases are something Chinese artichoke cannot escape. Because the stems and leaves of Chinese artichoke are relatively favored by insects, its pest problems are somewhat more frequent. The more common pests are these two types of organisms: fly family and aphids. When Chinese artichoke pest problems occur, they are relatively hard to spot, so growers should pay more attention to changes in the growth of Chinese artichoke and carry out targeted inspections. Agents such as pyridaben emulsifiable concentrate or saomanjing have a certain effect on Chinese artichoke pests, so everyone can prepare some in advance. Root rot and downy mildew are relatively common diseases, and chlorothalonil and guangling are fairly targeted agents.
In recent years, the demand for this important plant, Chinese artichoke, has been relatively high. Friends who are interested can consider growing it. It is relatively easy to get started with, and its adaptability is also quite good.