Planting Methods and Cultivation Techniques for Solomon's Seal
Solomon's seal is a herbaceous plant in the Liliaceae family, with a very wide wild distribution in China. It is also a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a relatively long history of use in China, and its main medicinal part is the rhizome, which has effects such as nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and clearing heat and relieving cough. It has a good effect on lowering blood sugar and blood lipids. So how should Solomon's seal be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for Solomon's seal. Let's take a look!
1. Site selection and land preparation
The wild area of Solomon's seal is very large, so its adaptability to soil is also relatively strong. However, when artificially cultivated, the main focus is on yield, so before planting we still need to do a good job in soil selection. The planting soil for Solomon's seal must be guaranteed to be thick, soft, with normal drainage and irrigation, and sufficient sunlight, and the soil should be slightly acidic sandy soil. After selecting the soil, carry out land preparation work, and plow the soil deeply to about 30cm. Then apply sufficient organic fertilizer per mu as the main base fertilizer, with the amount controlled at about 3500kg. After fertilizing, finely rake it level and make high beds.
2. Selection of seed stems
The propagation method of Solomon's seal is generally mainly based on seed stem propagation, so before propagation we must select good underground rhizomes as seed stems. The selection of seed stems should be judged according to aspects such as the size and color of the rhizomes. Generally, when harvesting in autumn, select the plump, light yellow root buds of the current year for rhizome propagation. The propagation of Solomon's seal should follow the principle of planting as soon as it is dug. If the weather is really unsuitable for planting, then the root buds should be stored in a cool indoor place to prevent deterioration and rot and reduce the germination rate. Finally, the amount of seed stems per mu should be controlled at about 250kg.
3. Sprouting of seed stems
Before planting, the seed stems also need good sprouting work. First, soak the seed stems in cold water for one day, then take them out and air-dry the water. Place the seed stems in wet sand and put them into a container. First spread about 4 cm of wet sand at the bottom of the container, and after loading, spread about 5 cm of wet sand on top. Control the water content of the sand at about 15%, then place it at a temperature of about 25 degrees. Check the changes in temperature and humidity every three days, and adjust the humidity appropriately. Check the sprouting situation after about 10 days. When a large number of seeds appear in the seed embryos of the seed stems, then place them at a temperature of about 5 degrees for one month, carrying out three turning tasks, and after one month they can be sown.
4. Timely planting
The planting time of Solomon's seal is generally in October each year. When planting, pay attention to the weather and do not plant on rainy days. Planting should be done on cloudy or sunny days. When planting, first do a good job of opening furrows. Control the row spacing on the bed surface, keeping it at about 30 cm, and dig furrows about 15 cm deep. Then place the seeds neatly and flatly in the furrows. After placing them, spread a layer of decomposed farmyard manure on top, then cover with fine soil, water, and wait for germination.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for Solomon's seal. The planting methods for Solomon's seal are actually relatively simple, but management must also be strengthened to increase yield. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be of some help to everyone.