Detailed Explanation of Angelica sinensis Seedling Raising Methods and Technical Points
Angelica sinensis is a commonly used medicinal herb in our daily lives, often used to treat gynecological diseases such as dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, scanty menstruation and amenorrhea, and has effects such as enriching blood and regulating menstruation, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. Of course, besides treating gynecological diseases, it also has many other uses, such as treating insomnia, forgetfulness, jaundice, etc. Today, what the editor wants to share with you is not the effects and functions of Angelica sinensis, but the seedling raising techniques of Angelica sinensis. Let us take a look below at how Angelica sinensis is raised from seed.
1. Seedbed Management
The seedling raising site for Angelica sinensis should be chosen in a wind-sheltered, sunny, flat terrain location with black loam soil that is free from pollution of soil and water, fertile, rich in humus, and well-drained. About ten days before sowing, the seedbed soil should be improved and prepared, usually requiring deep plowing, and the impurities and gravel in the soil should be cleaned out, the soil clods broken up fine, and sufficient chicken manure, cow manure, etc. applied and mixed evenly. Finally, the soil should be raked level to make beds, with a bed width of about one meter.
2. Seed Treatment
Angelica sinensis seeds are now sold in many places, and it is best to purchase them from a legitimate seed supplier. Then select two-to-three-year-old, normally matured, well-preserved, pest- and disease-free, non-moldy, high-quality seeds. After selecting the seeds, soak them in warm water for twenty-four hours, then remove them, put them in a cotton bag, and place them in an environment of about 20 degrees to promote germination. Wait until about 80 percent of the seeds have sprouted, then mix the seeds with carbendazim and they are ready for sowing.
3. Scientific Sowing
The sowing time for Angelica sinensis is generally the end of April each year, as the seedling emergence rate of seeds is highest during this period. When sowing, we should evenly scatter the seeds on the bed surface, then gently pat the seeds into the soil. Alternatively, use the drill sowing method, making a shallow furrow every ten centimeters, then evenly scatter the seeds in and cover with soil to bury the seeds. In order to promote seed emergence, after sowing it is best to cover the surface with a layer of rice straw, which can play a role in keeping warm and moist, and increase the speed of seed emergence.
4. Seedling Cultivation
After the Angelica sinensis seeds are sown, we must carry out careful seedling-stage management. Generally, Angelica sinensis will emerge about twenty days after sowing, but if water and temperature are managed properly, it can emerge in about one week to ten days. In order to prevent the newly emerged seedlings from being sunburned, it is best to set up a shade shed in advance, and control the shading degree at one-half. Wait until the seedlings grow three true leaves, then we can open the shade shed. In order to promote the growth of Angelica sinensis seedlings, we should promptly pull out the weeds in the field, then spray phoxim once every week for disease and pest prevention, for two consecutive times. When the seedlings grow to about fifteen centimeters, we can carry out seedling selection and transplanting.
The seedling raising technique of Angelica sinensis is actually similar to that of many medicinal herbs, and its seedling raising is also relatively simple, with not too many points that we need to pay attention to. I believe that through reading the above text, everyone has gained a rough understanding of Angelica sinensis seedling raising. I hope everything goes smoothly for everyone in the later planting process, and at the same time, if you encounter other problems, you can also leave us a message for consultation.