What are the precautions for growing Schizonepeta? These points cannot be ignored

Schizonepeta is a common plant in our daily life. It is both a vegetable and a Chinese herbal medicine. In daily life, it is often eaten as a vegetable, with a distinctive aroma that greatly stimulates the appetite. When used as medicine, it can treat colds, headaches and sore throats. At present, it is cultivated artificially in various places, so what should be noted when planting it? Come and take a look with the editor.

1. Soil

Schizonepeta has strong adaptability and does not demand much from the soil. It can generally grow normally in ordinary soil, but if you want to obtain higher yields and economic returns, it must be grown in loose, fertile soil. The plot is required to have good drainage and be relatively high in elevation, while low-lying, easily waterlogged land and heavy clay soil are not suitable for planting, as this may lead to poor growth and make it prone to pests and diseases. When selecting a site, it is best to plow and prepare the land, loosen the soil structure, and apply base fertilizer to promote plant growth and improve yield and quality.

2. Temperature

Schizonepeta likes a warm environment and cannot tolerate cold. Its seeds can germinate at 15-25 degrees, and the suitable growth temperature is 20-25 degrees. Seedlings can tolerate low temperatures of around 0 degrees for a short time, but prolonged exposure will cause frost damage or death. In order to speed up its growth, the daytime temperature should not be lower than 21 degrees, and the nighttime growth temperature should not be lower than 14 degrees. When planting in winter, attention should be paid to temperature, and greenhouse technology can be used to avoid frost damage to the leaves. When the temperature inside the greenhouse is too high, ventilation should be carried out promptly to cool it down.

3. Light

The stem and node growth prefers an environment with sufficient light and can tolerate partial shade. Its growth cannot be separated from sunlight, but it also dislikes strong direct sunlight. When planting, in order to meet its light needs while avoiding strong light exposure, a shade net can be set up to artificially create a semi-shaded environment to promote its growth. If it is sunburned, the shading can be increased, and it will soon return to its original state.

4. Water

Schizonepeta likes to grow in a moist environment. During the emergence stage, the soil is required to be moist, and it is afraid of drought and water shortage. Therefore, during the seedling stage, it should be watered frequently to keep the soil moist and promote seedling growth. However, in the hot and rainy season, it is afraid of waterlogging, and short-term waterlogging can cause its death, so drainage should be noted during the rainy season. After entering the mature seedling stage, it prefers a dry environment, so water should be controlled at this time to avoid excessive water causing poor growth, especially rainwater.

The above is an introduction to the precautions for growing Schizonepeta. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please follow us.