How to Propagate Scutellaria baicalensis? A Detailed Explanation of Common Propagation Methods
Scutellaria baicalensis is a very traditional Chinese medicinal herb in China, with a very long history of cultivation in the country. The main medicinal part of Scutellaria baicalensis is primarily the root, which has various effects such as clearing fire and detoxifying, stopping bleeding and preventing miscarriage, and is mainly used to treat warm-heat diseases, cough, and pneumonia. Scutellaria baicalensis is now relatively common to grow, and the most important thing when growing it is how to propagate it. Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods of Scutellaria baicalensis, let's take a look!
1. Seed Propagation
Seed propagation is a relatively common propagation method for Scutellaria baicalensis, but Scutellaria baicalensis has a long flowering period, so the time for seed maturity also varies, and the seeds fall off very easily, so we should harvest the seeds immediately after they mature. Then remove the impurities inside the seeds, select healthy, plump, brightly colored, high-quality seeds, soak them in warm water at about 42 degrees for 5 hours, then take them out and keep them moist at 22 degrees to promote germination. When about 80% of the seeds have sprouted white, choose a suitable sowing time, generally mainly in spring. First, control the row spacing and dig the sowing furrows well, then scatter the seeds evenly and comprehensively into the sowing furrows. After sowing, cover appropriately with fine soil. If the soil is relatively dry, then water promptly after sowing. Before the seedlings have fully emerged, keep the soil moist.
2. Cutting Propagation
Cutting propagation has no great requirements for timing, but the survival rate is highest when cultivated in spring. Select semi-lignified young stem tips from healthy plants, keep the length at about 7-8 cm, remove the lower leaves, and keep about 4 leaves on the cutting. Carry out cutting on a cloudy day or on a sunny afternoon, control the density well, and insert them vertically into a prepared seedbed. The rooting rate of Scutellaria baicalensis cuttings is high, so they should be inserted as soon as they are cut to ensure the cuttings are fresh enough. After cutting, water promptly, and build a shade shed well, controlling the field shade degree at about 60%-70%. Water about twice a day, paying attention to the amount of water, to avoid excessive moisture causing the cuttings to rot and reducing the survival rate. Under normal management, they can be transplanted after about two months after cutting.
3. Division Propagation
Division propagation is generally carried out when harvesting Scutellaria baicalensis. When harvesting, be careful to select excellent plants with high yield and no pests or diseases, and cut off their main roots to use as medicinal material. Then use the root crown for propagation. If the harvest season is in winter, then the root crown can be stored in a cellar, and planting can be carried out in the following spring. In order to improve the survival rate, before propagation, cut the root crown into many individual plants. Keep about 3 bud eyes on each small piece. Then control the plant and row spacing well and plant them in the field, and just do the management work well.
The above is a brief introduction to how to propagate Scutellaria baicalensis. There are relatively many propagation methods for Scutellaria baicalensis, and when propagating, we should choose reasonably according to the planting quantity and our own technique, etc. For example, if you want to shorten the growth cycle, you can use division propagation. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.