Detailed explanation of cultivation techniques of traditional Chinese Medicine Bletilla striata

The cultivation of traditional Chinese medicine has been hot, among which Bletilla striata is a kind of planting project with better economic benefits. However, in the process of cultivation, a little carelessness will lead to a reduction in production and poor efficiency, giving growers a great headache. Next, let's take a look at the cultivation techniques of Bletilla striata, a traditional Chinese medicine, to help more growers understand this knowledge.

I. planting time of traditional Chinese medicine Bletilla striata

It is understood that Bletilla striata is a kind of medicine that likes moist soil, humid climate, hates light and stagnant water, so we generally choose to plant Bletilla striata in autumn. Compared with spring, the conditions of planting Angelica dahurica in autumn are more suitable, at this time, planting in spring can enter a period of rapid growth, all aspects of conditions are conducive to the growth of Bletilla striata.

In seed selection, we must pay attention to that the quality of seeds is one of the key factors related to the high yield of Bletilla striata, so we must select varieties with health, strong disease resistance and strong adaptability, but it is more difficult to sow seeds. We generally choose the method of tuber propagation. In the choice is the same a few points, to choose without disease.

2. Key points of cultivation techniques of traditional Chinese medicine Bletilla striata.

1. Choose suitable planting soil.

Generally speaking, the soil for planting Bletilla striata is required to be more fertile, loose and humus, so we generally choose to plant it on the hillside with good drainage. Before planting, it is necessary to prepare the soil, turn the soil, apply organic fertilizer, and mix it evenly with the soil.

2. Daily management

Weeding: Bletilla striata is prone to weeds during planting, so weeds should be weeded on time during the whole growth period, especially in the period of exuberant growth, weeds also grow very fast, in order to prevent competing with Bletilla striata for nutrients, herbicides can be sprayed properly.

Appropriate topdressing: base fertilizer can no longer meet the growth needs of Bletilla striata, so topdressing should be carried out during the period of vigorous growth, usually spraying human or animal feces once a month.

Watering: the growing period of Bletilla striata likes moist soil and cool climate, so it should be watered sooner or later when it is drier in summer to avoid drying up. Of course, if there is more precipitation in the rainy season, the stagnant water should be discharged in time to avoid root rot.

If Bletilla striata is planted in the south, it is easy to rot roots in the rainy season, so remember to dig drainage ditches to prevent and cure waterlogging.

3. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests

The common diseases and insect pests in the growing period of Bletilla striata are golden needle worm and ground tiger, which can be killed manually or treated with professional chemicals.

4. Harvest and processing details

Bletilla striata can be harvested and processed in two or three years, and the harvest time is to wait until the aboveground stems of Bletilla striata begin to wither, and the tubers can be dug out of the soil for processing. The processing time should remove the impurities, and then remove the skin and roots.