How to Grow Eupatorium for High Yield? A Full Analysis of High-Yield Cultivation Techniques
Eupatorium, also known as jiguxiang, shuixiang and so on, is a plant in the Asteraceae family and has a relatively long cultivation history in China. The whole plant of Eupatorium can be used as medicine, and it has various effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, and resolving dampness and stopping vomiting. It has a wide distribution range in China, and its planting area is also very large, so how exactly should Eupatorium be grown? Today the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for Eupatorium, let's take a look below!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Eupatorium has relatively strong growth ability and can grow normally in various soils. However, for artificial cultivation, it is still necessary to choose soil with sufficient fertility, that is soft and permeable, with sufficient sunlight and good drainage, which is more suitable for the growth of Eupatorium. It must absolutely not be planted on uneven, waterlogged saline-alkali land. This is very unfavorable to the growth of Eupatorium. After selecting the site, the land preparation work should be done well, deep plowing it about 30 cm and carrying out comprehensive and thorough disinfection. Then, according to the soil area, apply sufficient decomposed farmyard manure as base fertilizer, and then make beds ready for planting.
2. Propagation Methods
The most commonly used propagation method for Eupatorium is rhizome propagation, generally carried out in winter and spring each year. Before planting, first select rhizomes with normal color, robust growth and plump buds as mother rhizomes, then cut them into small segments of about 7-9 cm. Then do a good job of disinfection, control the planting density well and dig the planting holes, and plant them into the planting holes. After planting, management should be strengthened, covering with fine soil and watering sufficiently to improve the rooting and seedling emergence rate of the rhizomes. Generally under normal management, about half a month after spring sowing, seedlings can emerge.
3. Field Management
When the seedlings break through the soil and grow to about 12 cm, thinning should be done well, with no more than 2 seedlings kept per planting hole, and missing holes should be promptly filled with robust seedlings of the same growth. During the seedling stage, cultivating and weeding should also be done well, following the principle of leaving not a single weed, but weeding should stop after the rows close. Then do a good job with water and fertilizer: when the seedlings grow to about 8 cm, topdressing should begin, and then topdressing again at about 21 cm. After harvesting the first batch of seedlings, apply heavy fertilizer, and water once after each fertilization to keep the soil moist. In dry seasons, water more, but the amount of water should not be too much either, and drainage should be done well during rainy days or when there is standing water.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Pest and disease control is a point that every cultivated crop must pay special attention to. Pests and diseases can harm all parts of the plant and seriously hinder the growth of Eupatorium. Therefore, when planting, we should pay attention to doing prevention work well. When preventing pests and diseases, attention should be paid to the occurrence patterns of pests and diseases and targeted control should be carried out. For example, the common disease of Eupatorium is mainly root rot, which is generally prone to occur under conditions of low-lying waterlogged areas, high temperature and high humidity. Therefore, we must control the moisture and temperature in the field well to prevent standing water from affecting the growth of Eupatorium.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques of Eupatorium. Eupatorium has very strong growth adaptability. However, when grown in different environments, its yield and quality will differ, so everyone should control the planting conditions well and create a good growing environment for Eupatorium. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!