What issues need to be considered when growing Dendrobium
When growing Dendrobium, we need to have our own plan, write down the things that should be considered first, and then think them through one by one, so that problems are less likely to arise later during cultivation. So what aspects need to be considered when growing Dendrobium? Let's find out together below.
1. Whether the growing environment is suitable
The first thing everyone needs to consider is the growing environment. If the local area is not suitable for growing it, then even if you plant it, the harvest will be very disheartening. So you should first understand the general growing environment conditions for Dendrobium, then gradually figure out whether it is suitable for growing, and you can also consult some growers. Warm, humid, semi-shaded and semi-sunny, with rainfall above 1000 mm and relatively high humidity, and winter temperatures that cannot drop below minus zero. This is the general growing environment; if conditions differ appropriately, it can still be grown.
2. How to choose varieties
Variety selection is a rather particular issue. There are many varieties of Dendrobium, and now the focus is on two aspects: on the one hand, common Dendrobium that grows relatively fast; on the other hand, Dendrobium with stronger medicinal properties that takes a longer time to grow. So growers of Dendrobium need to consider which type they want to choose. Then, based on the priority, choose the variety. For example, if the local area is relatively hot, you can choose a variety that is relatively more drought-resistant.
3. How to grow it
Once varieties and the like have been considered, we come to the most important point -- growing techniques! Before planting, you need to gather information from many aspects and understand the general growing process, land requirements, fertilizer and water requirements, disease prevention, and other information. Secondly, growers should adjust based on this information in combination with their local conditions, and cannot blindly learn from others, since regional differences do exist after all. The principles behind these things all need to be understood clearly, and then gradually improved.
4. What the returns are like
Finally, it is best to also consider the issue of returns. Dendrobium takes several years to harvest, so when understanding changes in market prices, you cannot only look at the changes in the current year, but also understand changes from previous years and look at the overall trend in recent years. After that, you need to consider where it is more suitable to sell, what the transportation costs are, how to obtain higher profits, and also consider what time period is more suitable for selling.
The above points should be fairly well thought out before planting, so that you are less likely to be cheated when growing. The latter two points especially require more understanding based on actual conditions and close integration with the real situation. Growing is not as simple as everyone thinks; it is not as if once you plant something, you do not need to manage it!