Planting methods and key cultivation techniques for golden camellia
Golden camellia is a flower tea variety with very high nutritional value, and it has strong market demand in China. Golden camellia is rich in nutrients and has effects such as lowering the "three highs" and supplementing vitamins. It also has very high ornamental value, and golden camellia now has a relatively wide distribution range in China. So how exactly should golden camellia be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for golden camellia. Let's take a look!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Golden camellia likes to grow in a warm environment, but it is not suitable for direct strong light, so when choosing a planting plot, try to choose a place with relatively high shade density. It is necessary to ensure that the soil drains and irrigates normally, is rich in humus, and is loose and deep. Then the soil pH for golden camellia should be kept slightly acidic, which is more suitable for the growth of golden camellia. Also note that although golden camellia likes moisture, it must also maintain good ventilation, otherwise pests and diseases are likely to occur. After selecting the site, do the land preparation work well, plow about 28 cm deep, remove debris, disinfect, and apply sufficient base fertilizer.
2. Propagation methods
There are many propagation methods for golden camellia. These include sowing, layering, and cuttings, among which sowing propagation and cutting propagation are most commonly used. The fruit of golden camellia generally matures in autumn each year. In early November, when the fruit matures and splits open, harvest it and take out the seeds. If the fruit has not split open, place the fruit in a ventilated and cool place and wait for the fruit to split open on its own. Its seeds have relatively strong germination ability, so after taking out the seeds, they can be sown immediately. If they are not sown in autumn, then the seeds must be stored in wet sand to prevent loss of germination ability. Wait until the second year in spring and then sow at the proper time.
3. Flowering period management
After sowing, golden camellia takes a relatively long time to enter the golden camellia stage; generally, it will bloom only about 4 years after planting. After golden camellia enters the flowering period, it will enter the bud stage around July. At this time, we need to control the number of flower buds and properly thin out some buds that are weak in growth or too dense and too numerous, to prevent excessive buds from consuming too much nutrition and affecting the growth of normal flower buds. Concentrate the nutrition on normal flower buds, ensure flower quality, extend the flowering period, and improve ornamental value. The flowering of golden camellia lasts as long as 4-5 months. During this period, management should be strengthened, and watering and fertilizing should be done well to avoid some unnecessary losses.
4. Pest and disease control
Pest and disease control for golden camellia is very important. When planting, common pests and diseases include anthracnose, bud blight, and tea tussock moth, etc. Pests and diseases will harm different parts of golden camellia at different stages, so we mainly focus on prevention, strengthen management work, and disinfect regularly. We should understand the symptoms of all pests and diseases, so that after discovering pests and diseases, we can identify as early as possible exactly which pest or disease it is. Then take corresponding measures to avoid expansion of the affected area and affecting planting benefits.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for golden camellia. The planting of golden camellia is relatively simple. It has a large flowering quantity and high ornamental value, but it is easily threatened by pests and diseases, so we must do a good job in pest and disease control to protect our planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.