Planting Techniques and Field Management Methods for Himalayan Teasel
Himalayan teasel, also known as "monk's head," is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb named for its ability to heal fractures and rejoin bones. It has the effects of tonifying the liver, strengthening bones and muscles, and stabilizing the meridians, and can treat abnormal vaginal discharge, relieve soreness and pain in the bones and muscles, and treat cough with blood-streaked sputum. So how should Himalayan teasel be planted? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction with the editor.
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Himalayan teasel is suitable for cultivation in areas above 1600 m in altitude. It has low requirements for soil, but sandy loam with deep soil layers, good drainage, and loose texture is preferable. When planted in plots with compacted soil or poor fertility, its root system grows poorly and branches more, which affects quality, and in summer, high temperature and high humidity make it prone to root rot. Before planting, in combination with land preparation, apply 2000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure and 50 kg of compound fertilizer per mu as base fertilizer. After shaping and leveling, make raised beds with furrow width of 30-40 cm to facilitate watering and drainage.
2. Sowing and Seedling Raising
Seed propagation is generally used. Sowing generally adopts two methods: direct sowing and seedling raising followed by transplanting. In high-cold regions, the method of seedling raising followed by transplanting is generally used, which can fully improve the utilization rate of the land. The sowing time is generally in summer from June to July. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 10 hours. After they have absorbed enough water, place them in a warm place for germination. During germination, water 1-2 times a day. Once the buds begin to sprout, they can be sown. When sowing, water the bed surface thoroughly, then mix the seeds with fine soil at a ratio of 1:3 and evenly broadcast them on the bed surface. Generally, 10 kg of seed is used per mu. After sowing, cover with a thin layer of soil, or cover with grass to keep warm and moist. Once the seedlings emerge, remove it promptly, and at the same time strengthen weeding.
3. Transplanting and Establishing
After the following spring, once the soil has thawed, transplanting can be carried out. When lifting seedlings, first water thoroughly once, then gently pull up the seedlings. If the soil is compacted, use a small hoe or small shovel to loosen the soil before lifting the seedlings. After lifting, place the seedlings in a cool, ventilated place. It is best to plant them as soon as they are lifted, and no later than 48 hours, to avoid affecting the survival rate. When planting, control the plant spacing at 20-25 cm and row spacing at 30-40 cm. Generally, about 1500 plants are established per mu. When establishing, be sure to spread out the seedling root system, and after transplanting, water thoroughly to settle the roots.
4. Field Management
After transplanting, cultivate and weed promptly to promote seedling growth, but when cultivating, be careful not to damage the roots and leaves. Later, carry out 2-3 more cultivations and weedings to ensure there are no weeds in the field. Twenty days after transplanting, when the seedlings turn green again, apply once per mu 1500-2000 kg of dilute human and livestock manure water and 20 kg of urea, which can promote rapid seedling growth. In addition, later on, do a good job of pest and disease control to prevent pests and diseases from affecting quality and yield.
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