Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods for Cinnamon Twig
Cinnamon twig, also known by the alias willow cinnamon, is the young twig of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum cassia). Cinnamon twig is a Chinese medicinal herb with excellent efficacy, and can be used to induce sweating and release the exterior, warm and free the meridians, and more. It is widely used in the traditional Chinese medicine industry in China, has attracted much attention, and its planting area is growing ever larger. Moreover, many people are now thinking of starting to grow it, but do not know exactly how to cultivate it. Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for cinnamon twig, so let's take a look!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
The root system of cinnamon twig is very well developed and can extend to very deep places, so when planting, choose flat ground with abundant water sources and normal drainage and irrigation. Ensure the soil layer is deep and soft, with sufficient fertility, and that the soil is sandy. Before planting, also do a good job of land preparation: deep-plow the soil and expose it to the sun, then after the surface soil has been sun-bleached white, apply decomposed farmyard manure and fertilizers such as calcium magnesium phosphate. Then control the specifications of the beds well, break up the soil and level it with a rake, and dig drainage ditches around the planting site to facilitate later watering and drainage work, then get ready for planting.
2. Timely Sowing
The sowing season for cinnamon twig should be chosen around mid-March in spring. The seeds of cinnamon twig have very weak storage capacity, so we must sow them as soon as they are collected. Before sowing, the seeds must be soaked, disinfected, and pre-germinated. First, wash the seeds clean with water and remove the shriveled, rotten, and cracked seeds. Then use potassium permanganate or similar to soak the seeds for about 18 minutes; after soaking, wash them clean again, and once air-dried, sowing can begin. When sowing, pay attention to the sowing density to prevent overly dense growth later. After sowing, cover with fine soil, water, and cover with grass to improve the soil's water retention, promote seed water absorption, and increase the germination rate.
3. Seedling Management
Under normal management, about three weeks after sowing, the seedlings generally grow to about 5 cm tall. At this time, we should promptly set up a shade shed, but the shade shed must ensure 35% light transmittance, which both satisfies the seedlings' preference for shade and meets their small light requirements, promoting seedling growth. When, after one month, the seedlings' buds grow to the size of a thumb, foliar fertilizer can be sprayed appropriately, then sprayed once every half a month, and insecticidal and fungicidal agents should also be sprayed in appropriate amounts. After about three months, topdressing with compound fertilizer can begin. Cinnamon twig grows slowly during the seedling stage, so attention must be paid to intertillage and water management.
4. Field Management
During the seedling stage, intertillage and weeding should be done at least about twice a year until the forest canopy closes. Water and fertilizer management should also be done well to promote the growth of cinnamon twig, specifically according to the soil conditions and the growth conditions of the cinnamon twig. Because the tree form of cinnamon twig is relatively large, we must also do a good job of pruning during cultivation; without pruning, the trees will become too closed off, which is unfavorable for growth. In addition, there is the prevention and control of pests and diseases; without strengthened management, the trees are prone to weakened vigor and even death.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques for cinnamon twig. The medicinal value of cinnamon twig is relatively high, and the profit margin for cultivation is also fairly considerable. When planting, everyone should do a good job of field management to ensure the normal growth of cinnamon twig. If you want to know exactly how to manage it, you can visit the website to read related articles! That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting!