Key Technical Points for Transplanting and Seedling Survival of Schisandra chinensis

In recent years, the demand for Schisandra chinensis has increased and prices have climbed. Many farmers have tried artificial cultivation, but the survival rate has been less than ideal, which has not only affected farmers' enthusiasm for production but also wasted a considerable amount of manpower, material resources and financial resources. A set of transplanting and seedling survival techniques is now introduced for farmers to reference and experiment with.

First is land preparation

Choose a fertile, partially shaded plot that does not accumulate water. Change traditional pit planting to trench planting. Because the roots of Schisandra chinensis have poor penetrating ability and absorb water and nutrients through adventitious roots, it is necessary to activate the soil layer and imitate its original ecological growth conditions. Dig trenches 50 cm wide and 40 cm deep at a row spacing of 1.5 m.

The excavated soil should be placed separately according to topsoil and subsoil. First spread a layer of straw at the bottom of the trench, which serves as both organic fertilizer and drainage protection against waterlogging (5 cm is appropriate). Then backfill one layer of farmyard manure and one layer of subsoil; after filling more than half, backfill biological fertilizer, farmyard manure and topsoil. The backfilled soil should be more than 20 cm above the ground surface to prevent sinking and depression. After the backfilled soil settles firmly, transplanting can begin.

Next is transplanting

October in autumn is better, and transplanting can also be done in spring from March to April. To achieve early high yield, about 900 seedlings are needed per mu. Two-year-old large seedlings are preferable. A plant spacing of 50 cm is appropriate. After early high yield is achieved and the vines are relatively well developed, thin out the excess parts according to a plant spacing of 1 m. During transplanting, prevent root balling, and covering the soil up to the seedling root crown is sufficient. After trampling firm, making ridges and watering thoroughly, cover the top with 5 cm of fallen leaves or rice straw. This preserves warmth, retains moisture and activates the soil layer, and at the same time can save the trouble of frequent watering and loosening the soil, and also has a certain suppressing effect on weeds. The mulching measure is the key technique for improving the survival rate and yield of Schisandra chinensis.