Detailed Explanation of the Key Points of Scutellaria baicalensis Planting Technology and Management Methods
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) is a medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family, with a very wide distribution range in China. Its main medicinal part is the rhizome of the plant. Scutellaria baicalensis has various effects such as lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, promoting urination and benefiting the gallbladder. Its main planting areas are concentrated in the northern regions of China. So now, if you want to plant Scutellaria baicalensis, how should you go about it? Below, the editor brings you the planting technology of Scutellaria baicalensis. Let's take a look!
1. Planting Environment
Scutellaria baicalensis is suitable for growing in a cool environment. During the planting process, the temperature should be controlled at around 15 degrees. A certain amount of light must be ensured, and the soil's drainage and irrigation capacity must be strong. Although Scutellaria baicalensis has strong adaptability to soil, in order to ensure its yield and quality, when choosing soil, it is best to choose soil with deep soil layers, sufficient fertility, and no pests or diseases. After choosing the land, the soil should be prepared by fine ploughing and harrowing, and then sufficient decomposed farmyard manure should be applied as base fertilizer. A suitable soil environment can enhance the growth ability of Scutellaria baicalensis and increase its yield.
2. Propagation Methods
The main propagation method of Scutellaria baicalensis is seed propagation. Before sowing, the seeds should be sprouted to increase the germination rate. First, soak the seeds in warm water at about 50 degrees for 14-18 hours. Then take them out and dry them, wrap them in a wet cloth, and place them in an environment of about 22 degrees for sprouting. When about 70% of the seeds have cracked open and shown white, they can be sown. Before sowing, water the soil thoroughly, then sow around Qingming Festival. The main sowing method is dibbling, and attention should be paid to the sowing depth, which should not be too deep or too shallow. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil, press the soil and water until the seeds emerge.
3. Field Management
When the Scutellaria baicalensis seedlings grow to about 6 cm, do a good job of thinning and fixing the seedlings, providing sufficient growth space for each robust seedling. And on sunny days, carry out pressing work, pressing about three times within half a month, to promote seedling establishment. In the year of planting, at least 3 times of intertillage should be carried out, and then starting from the second year of planting, about 2 times of intertillage each year. Then do a good job of fertilization, applying compound fertilizer in spring each year, and topdressing at least 2 times each year. Control the type and amount of fertilizer according to the growth of Scutellaria baicalensis and soil fertility. Finally, for plots not kept for seed, during the budding stage of Scutellaria baicalensis, cut off the flower branches to avoid excessive nutrient consumption.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Pest and disease control work cannot be ignored in our planting. Because pests and diseases are very harmful to Scutellaria baicalensis, not only causing reduced yield, but possibly also causing large-scale death of the plants. Therefore, when planting, we must do a good job of management and strengthen prevention. Pay attention to the amount of water and fertilizer, and reasonably adjust the growth environment of Scutellaria baicalensis according to its growth conditions. When abnormal situations are found, be sure to promptly check the specific cause, and then carry out corresponding control work.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting technology of Scutellaria baicalensis. The planting technology of Scutellaria baicalensis is not very difficult, but everyone needs to do a good job of management to ensure planting benefits. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.