A Detailed Explanation of the Cultivation Techniques and Field Management Methods for Eupatorium
Eupatorium is a plant of the genus Aconitum in the family Ranunculaceae, also known as Di Gua Er Miao, Di Sun, and Di Shi Can. It is a perennial herb and also a traditional Chinese medicinal material with extremely high medicinal value. So how should it be cultivated? Come and take a look at the detailed introduction with the editor.
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Eupatorium is a relatively easy plant to grow. It has low requirements for soil, and it can grow normally in ordinary plots, but it is suitable for cultivation in loam or sandy loam. Before cultivation, the land should be prepared. Apply base fertilizer together with land preparation. Apply 2000-3000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer per mu. After raking fine and leveling, make beds. The bed surface width should be 1-1.3 m. Drainage ditches should be made between beds to facilitate irrigation and drainage.
2. Propagation Methods
The propagation methods of Eupatorium can be divided into sexual propagation and asexual propagation. Sexual propagation is sowing. In March-April, use the direct seeding method. Open furrows on the bed surface at a row spacing of 30 cm, evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows, then cover with soil and press firm. If the soil is dry, water appropriately and cover with rice straw to keep warm and moist. Asexual propagation is rhizome propagation. Dig out the rhizomes of the plant, select thick and tender rhizomes, cut them into small sections of 10-15 cm, dig holes at a plant-row spacing of 30×15 cm, and plant 1-2 small sections in each hole. After planting, cover with soil and press firm, water thoroughly once, and transplant after seedlings emerge.
3. Field Management
Remove the rice straw promptly after seedlings emerge. After the seedlings are uniform, thin them promptly. During thinning, cultivate and weed promptly to ensure there are no weeds in the field, promote seedling growth, and prevent weeds from seizing nutrients and growing space, which would cause poor seedling growth. When the seedlings grow to 10 cm, final thinning can be carried out, leaving 1-2 strong seedlings per spot. In order to promote rapid plant growth, apply topdressing promptly after the first harvest.
4. Pests and Diseases
The main disease of Eupatorium is rust disease. When it occurs, spray with triadimefon for control. The main pests are inchworms and Perilla pyralid moths, which mainly cause damage from April to September, gnawing on leaves and, in severe cases, causing the whole plant to have no leaves. Combined with clearing the garden, reduce overwintering pest sources. When they occur, spray trichlorfon for control.
The above is an introduction to the cultivation techniques of Eupatorium. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.