How to grow jasmine? Detailed explanation of cultivation methods and precautions
Jasmine is a climbing shrub plant with a very wide distribution in China. In addition to its extremely high ornamental value, jasmine also has certain medicinal value; the main medicinal parts are the flowers and leaves, which have the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is also a raw material for products such as scented tea and essences. So how should jasmine be grown? Are there any precautions when growing it? Let's take a look together below!
1. Soil management
When growing jasmine, whether planting in the field or in pots, the requirements for soil are relatively high. First, ensure the soil has sufficient fertility, strong permeability, and good drainage and irrigation capacity. After selecting the land, do a good job of soil preparation and disinfection to prevent pathogens and insect eggs in the soil from harming jasmine growth. Then apply sufficient base fertilizer, mainly decomposed farmyard manure, and mix the fertilizer fully with the soil to improve soil fertility. This provides sufficient nutrients for jasmine growth, but it should not be too much, to prevent burning the jasmine roots and affecting growth.
2. Timely planting
The planting time for jasmine also matters; it should not be planted too early or too late. If planted too early, the temperature has not yet risen, which will cause frost damage to jasmine. If planted too late, it will affect jasmine growth, delay the time to market, and reduce planting benefits. Generally, planting around Tomb-Sweeping Day each year is the best time. When planting, insert the seedlings vertically into the soil, holding the seedling with one hand and filling soil with the other. When the soil covers the jasmine root mass, lift the plant slightly upward to increase the contact area between the soil and the roots. Then compact the soil and leave space for watering.
3. Water and fertilizer management
After successful planting, water thoroughly once to settle the roots, and provide appropriate shade for about a week to prevent direct sunlight, then gradually increase light. Jasmine likes to grow in a humid environment, so we should reasonably adjust watering frequency and amount according to the soil and jasmine growth conditions. After flowering in summer, water and fertilize about once a week, mainly with phosphorus fertilizer, applying topdressing about twice a week. During its flowering period, increase the amount of fertilizer. However, pay attention to the concentration; it should not be too strong, to prevent excessive heat and cause jasmine root rot.
4. Precautions
After jasmine flowers fade, promptly prune weak flowering branches to promote new branches from the base of the branches and improve jasmine's ornamental value. After September each year, stop topdressing to promote branch maturity and help jasmine overwinter successfully. Then when the temperature drops to about 5°C, do a good job of keeping it warm, but at the same time it still needs appropriate ventilation. Create a good growing environment for jasmine growth and overwintering. Finally, if it is potted, the soil needs to be replaced once a year to improve the soil structure, increase fertility, and promote jasmine growth.
The above is a brief introduction to jasmine cultivation methods and precautions. When growing it, we also need to pay attention to pest and disease control to prevent pests and diseases from harming jasmine growth and reducing its ornamental value. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!