Horseshoe, also known as water chestnut, is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in paddy fields and belongs to the sedge family. Its bulbs are rich in starch and are often used to make a variety of delicacies, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Temperature requirements: Horseshoe likes a warm and humid environment, the suitable temperature for growth is 14-25, too high or too low temperature will affect its growth.
Light Requirements: Horseshoe does not have a strict need for light, but sufficient sunlight can promote the development of its bulbs.
Water conditions: Horseshoe requires a lot of water to grow, making it suitable for planting in shallow fields with stable water levels.
Soil Conditions: Horseshoe is adaptable and can grow in a variety of soils, but loose, well-drained soil is preferred.
Edible value: The bulbs of the horseshoe are rich in starch and have a delicate taste, which can be cooked, stir-fried or canned.
Medicinal value: Horseshoe has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diluting water and reducing swelling, and can be used for colds, coughs and other symptoms.
Feed value: The stems and leaves of the horseshoe can be used as feed.
Land Selection: Choose land with sufficient sunlight, convenient water sources, and good drainage for land preparation.
Sowing: Sowing is generally done in the spring, where the bulbs of the horseshoe are evenly spread over the field and then covered with a thin layer of soil.
Transplanting: When the horseshoe seedling height is 40 50 cm, it can be transplanted in the field, before transplanting in the whole field is the base fertilizer, and then according to the distance of the plant row 50x60 for cuttings, after the cuttings are completed, keep the field with a shallow water layer.
Management: During the growing period, regular weeding should be carried out to keep the field clean. At the same time, it is necessary to water or drain water in a timely manner according to the weather conditions.
Fertilization: In the early stage of growth and when the bulb begins to swell, top dressing is done once, mainly with organic fertilizer.
Harvest: The horseshoe growth cycle is about 120 days, and it can be harvested when the bulbs reach 2-3 cm in diameter.
The above is a detailed introduction to the growth Xi, function and planting technology of horseshoe, I hope it will be helpful to you.