Epimedium weed, as a plant with rich medicinal value, has attracted much attention in the Chinese herbal medicine market in recent years. In order to meet the needs of the majority of growers and enthusiasts, this article will introduce the cultivation techniques of epimedium in detail, so as to help you easily master the whole process from land selection, planting to management, and achieve high yield and harvest.
1. Get to know Epimedium
Epimedium officinalis, also known as fairy spleen, just before, belongs to the perennial herbaceous plant of the family Berberaceae. Its rhizome is thick and short, dark brown, and has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, strengthening muscles and bones, dispelling rheumatism, etc., and is one of the commonly used medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine. Epimedium has a wide range of adaptability, likes a cool and moist environment, is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and shade-tolerant, and has no strict requirements for soil, and grows better in loose, fertile, and well-drained soil.
2. Land selection and land preparation
To cultivate Epimedium is to choose a deep, loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam or humus soil. Avoid planting in low-lying stagnant water or clay soils to avoid affecting root development and the quality of medicinal herbs. On the selected plot, the land is turned deeply, the rake is finely leveled, and the width of the furrow is 12 meters, 20 cm high, 30 cm wide ditch for drainage and management.
3. Reproduction methods
Epimedium propagation and grafting is a commonly used method for propagation in China, the grafted seedlings grow and develop quickly, bloom early, and can maintain the excellent traits of the original species. In addition to this, cuttings and seed propagation are also common methods of propagation. The best season for breeding is usually spring.
4. Field management
1.Growing environment: Epimedium prefers a cool and humid environment, and the most suitable temperature for growth is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. It does not have high soil requirements, but it is better to have loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. Epimedium prefers a half-shaded and half-sunny environment, and too strong sunlight will make its leaves yellow, affecting growth.
2.Watering and drainage: Epimedium prefers moist environments but is not tolerant of waterlogging. Keep the soil moist during the growing period, water it in time when it is dry, and pay attention to drainage and flood prevention during the rainy season.
3.Fertilization: Epimedium likes fertilizer, but fertilization should be appropriate to avoid excessive root burning. The basal fertilizer is mainly rotted farmhouse fertilizer, and foliar fertilizer such as compound fertilizer or potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be applied during the growth period.
4.Cultivating and weeding: During the growth period, regular cultivation and weeding should be carried out to keep the soil loose and free of weeds, and promote root development and plant growth.
5.Pest control: Common pests and diseases of epimedium include root rot, leaf spot and aphids. In terms of prevention and control, prevention should be the mainstay, field management should be strengthened, and plant resistance should be improved; Chemical or biological control measures should be taken in time when pests and diseases are found.
5. Harvesting and processing
Epimedium is generally harvested 2-3 years after growth, when the plants are growing vigorously and the leaves are plump. At the same time, harvesting is generally carried out in autumn after the aboveground parts have withered. When harvesting, the aboveground parts are cut off first, and then the underground roots are dug out, the soil and impurities are removed, and they can be dried in the sun or dried. Attention should be paid to maintaining the integrity and dryness of the medicinal materials during processing, so as to improve the quality and economic value of the medicinal materials.
In conclusion, mastering the cultivation techniques of epimedium is the key to achieving a high yield and a good harvest. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the cultivation of epimedium goat weed. I hope you can combine the actual situation, scientific planting management, and harvest full economic benefits.