A detailed explanation of the planting methods and key technical points for Wuzhimaotao
Wuzhimaotao is a plant in the Moraceae family. Although its name contains the character for "peach," it does not belong to the peach genus. Because its leaves look very much like the five fingers of a human hand, and its fruit resembles a wild peach, it is called Wuzhimaotao (five-finger wild peach). Wuzhimaotao has effects such as relaxing the sinews and invigorating the collaterals, promoting qi flow and draining dampness, and can be used to treat poor appetite, pulmonary tuberculosis cough, and other conditions. It is a plant with relatively high medicinal value, so how do we plant Wuzhimaotao? Let us take a look below at the planting methods for Wuzhimaotao!
1. Site selection and land preparation
To plant Wuzhimaotao, choose deep, soft soil with convenient drainage and irrigation and strong permeability. The slope of the planting site should not exceed 25 degrees. After selecting the site, carefully clean, refine, and rake the land, then make beds, and plow and weather the soil. The plowing depth must not be less than 25 cm. Pay attention to the soil pH value. If it is too acidic or too alkaline, neutralize it promptly, or replace the soil. When preparing the land, apply sufficient base fertilizer. The base fertilizer should mainly be fully decomposed farmyard manure to promote Wuzhimaotao seed germination and enhance growth. Mix the base fertilizer thoroughly with the soil before planting.
2. Seedling raising and transplanting
After land preparation, sow at the appropriate time, then strengthen water and fertilizer management to promote seed germination and seedling emergence. After emergence, transplant appropriately in mid-February each year, or choose early autumn. When transplanting, choose after rain or water the soil first, control the planting density well, and dig the planting holes. Plant one seedling per planting hole. After planting, compact and firm the soil, water thoroughly to settle the roots, and water appropriately according to soil moisture and weather changes. During the seedling stage, ensure healthy seedling growth, improve the seedling survival rate, and enhance growth.
3. Post-planting management
After planting, pay attention to watering to prevent the soil from becoming too dry, and keep the soil moist. Within 7 days after transplanting, it is best to water once a day. Straw and other mulch materials can be used to cover the soil, reducing the rate of water evaporation, inhibiting weed growth, and preventing effects on Wuzhimaotao growth. During the seedling stage, observe the growth of each seedling every day. If there are dead seedlings, promptly replace them with healthy seedlings. Then, after about half a month, apply a green-up fertilizer, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, and after about three weeks apply another application together with an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer, to provide sufficient nutrients for Wuzhimaotao growth.
4. Field management
In the early stage after transplanting Wuzhimaotao, the threat from weeds is relatively great. They not only consume excessive nutrients and delay the growth cycle of Wuzhimaotao, but also compete for water and affect soil warming. Therefore, intertillage and weeding are the primary management tasks during the planting process. Carry out intertillage regularly. Intertillage can effectively remove weeds, but pay attention to the depth to avoid damaging the roots. Chemical weeding can also be used, but pay attention to the use of herbicides. Then, according to plant growth, also do the work of pinching and topping to promote branching growth, and prune appropriately to prevent excessive vegetative growth of branches.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for Wuzhimaotao. In management, we should also do a good job in shaping and trunk establishment. Promote the growth of Wuzhimaotao, improve permeability, ensure ventilation and light transmission, reduce the incidence of pests and diseases, and create a good environment for the growth of Wuzhimaotao. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.