How to Plant Golden Buckwheat? Detailed Explanation of Cultivation Techniques
Golden buckwheat is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Polygonaceae family, also known as bitter buckwheat, tu fuling, and so on. It is a Chinese medicinal herb with very high medicinal value, possessing effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, and dispelling wind and dampness, and it is mainly distributed in the southern regions of our country. At present, the planting area of golden buckwheat in our country is very wide, so what should be done to plant golden buckwheat? Below, the editor brings everyone the planting methods for golden buckwheat, let's take a look together!
1. Land Selection and Preparation
First, we should choose sandy soil with normal drainage and irrigation and relatively high terrain for planting, keeping the soil layer depth at about 28 cm. Then do a good job of land preparation in spring; during land preparation, be careful not to turn up raw soil, and deep-plow it about 35 cm. When preparing the land, combine it with fertilization, apply sufficient base fertilizer to improve soil fertility and ensure there are sufficient nutrients; when fertilizing, be careful to mix it fully with the soil. Then level and harrow finely, make beds according to the terrain to ensure easy management later, and then prepare for planting.
2. Propagation Methods
The main propagation method of golden buckwheat is mainly rhizome propagation; first, select the young and tender parts of the rhizome and the rhizome itself as the main propagation material. This can ensure the emergence rate and yield of golden buckwheat. Before the seed rhizomes have fully sprouted, dig them out, then select thick, pest- and disease-free rhizomes and cut them into small sections of about 5 cm. Then control the row spacing well, dig sowing furrows of about 12 cm in the bed surface, and plant at the right time. After planting, cover with soil and grass, keeping the thickness at about 10 cm. The best sowing time is March to April; if it is later than April, it will have a certain impact on the growth of golden buckwheat.
3. Field Management
After sowing, appropriately spray herbicide for weed control, but be careful with the amount of herbicide; it should not be too much, to avoid causing phytotoxicity. When applying herbicide, be careful to mix and stir it with water, then spread it evenly over the soil about two days after sowing. During the seedling stage, be careful to weed frequently, otherwise weeds will compete for the nutrients needed for seedling growth. However, after the rows close, stop weeding; when encountering relatively large weeds, they can be pulled out by hand. Then, when the plants grow to about 55 cm, do a good job of hilling the crowns, cultivating soil about 5 cm to cover two stem nodes of the aboveground part, promoting the growth and development of the roots.
4. Water and Fertilizer Management
Golden buckwheat has little demand for water, so the amount of watering should be controlled, and it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. Moreover, water should not be excessive, especially after rain during the rainy season; when there is standing water in the field, drain it in time to avoid excessive standing water causing root rot in golden buckwheat, triggering pests and diseases, and affecting the growth of golden buckwheat. During the growth period of golden buckwheat, topdressing should be done at least twice; the first time is when the seedlings grow to about 25 cm, and then topdress again at about 50 cm. The rest mainly depends on soil fertility and plant growth conditions, and it is necessary to ensure that the nutritional needs of golden buckwheat are met.
The above is a brief introduction to how golden buckwheat should be planted. Golden buckwheat will also be disturbed by some pests and diseases during growth. Although it has a relatively strong ability to resist pests and diseases, sometimes pests and diseases may occur due to factors such as poor management and weather. Therefore, everyone also needs to pay attention to doing a good job in the prevention and control of pests and diseases. Today's introduction ends here. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and your support.