What are the points for attention in the cultivation of honeysuckle?

Honeysuckle is a common heat-clearing and detoxifying medicine, which can treat cold, fever and other symptoms. Honeysuckle is very adaptable and can be planted in most areas. The planting of honeysuckle is relatively simple, but there are some details to pay attention to. The points for attention in the cultivation of honeysuckle are as follows.

I. selection of varieties

There are many varieties of honeysuckle, and the yield of some honeysuckle is relatively low, which is not suitable for planting. And although honeysuckle does not have high requirements for the environment, the same variety will have differences in yield under different environments. When planting honeysuckle, we should choose high-yield and high-quality varieties to plant.

Second, planting time

Honeysuckle has two most suitable time for planting, which are from February to June and from September to December. Plant honeysuckle during these two periods. The survival rate is the highest and the growth is better. It can also avoid high temperature and frequent periods of diseases and insect pests, and ensure the quality and yield of honeysuckle.

3. Planting methods

Honeysuckle mainly has two methods: seed planting and cutting planting.

1. Seed planting. Seed planting is sowed in April, soaking the seeds of honeysuckle in warm water of 35 to 40 degrees for 24 hours, then removing 2 to 3 times the wet sand to promote germination, and then sowing when the crack reaches about 30%. Sow seeds in trenches according to the row spacing of about 22 cm, cover soil with 1cm, spray water once every two days, seedling can emerge in more than 10 days, and transplant after autumn or spring of the second year.

two。 Cutting planting. Honeysuckle cutting planting is mainly carried out in the rainy season, in summer and autumn rainy weather, select one or two-year-old disease-free branches, cut into 30 to 35 cm, pick the lower leaves as cuttings. On the selected land, the row spacing is 1.6 meters, and the plant spacing is 1.5 meters. Dig holes 16 to 18 centimeters, and insert 5 to 6 branches in each hole. The ground is exposed to about 7 to 10 centimeters, and the fill is compacted.

Third, lighting

Honeysuckle has a relatively large demand for light, and there is no need to worry about light in spring and autumn. When the sun is very strong in summer, it can be trimmed and shaded properly. Proper heat preservation is needed in winter to prevent honeysuckle from freezing to death. You need to keep six to eight hours of light every day.

IV. Watering and fertilization

Honeysuckle is mainly fertilized in spring and autumn, and fertilization should be arranged and watered according to the production situation of honeysuckle in different middle stages. It is best to water after fertilization, which can dilute the concentration of fertilizer and avoid burning seedlings. Watering also needs to be watered according to the change of temperature.

5. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of honeysuckle is 18 to 28 degrees, but the temperature changes greatly in most parts of the country, so temperature management is also needed. Generally speaking, watering or building shelter can be used to reduce the temperature, and plastic or greenhouse can be used to keep warm.

VI. Pruning of branches and leaves

The pruning of honeysuckle is carried out from defoliation in autumn to sprouting in spring. Pruning requires light pruning of strong branches, strong pruning of weak branches and pruning of all branches. When pruning, you need to pay attention to the fact that the new branches should be good for air and light when they grow. Thin branches, dead branches, old branches, etc., should be cut off. The lateral branches of honeysuckle should basically be removed to form the trend of lateral growth.

VII. Disease and pest control

Brown spot is the most common disease of honeysuckle. If the disease is found, you need to cut off the diseased branches. Use 65% Dysen zinc 500 times dilution or topiramate 1000-1500 times dilution, spray once every 7 days, two or three times in a row. If aphids are found, they should be sprayed with 40% dimethoate 1000-1500 times dilution or mimetil 1000-1500 times dilution, several times in a row, until they are killed.

Honeysuckle is a very good medicine that can survive in most environments. And honeysuckle has a wide range of functions, and many families will prepare honeysuckle for making tea.