What is a chrysanthemum brain? Explain the planting technology in detail!

Chrysanthemum brain, also known as chrysanthemum head and Tianbian chrysanthemum, is a common wild vegetable in front and behind the house. it is deeply loved by people because of its high nutritional value and is a good product for preventing summer heat and clearing fire in summer. at present, it is being planted in many areas, and the development prospect is very good, what is that chrysanthemum brain? What are the planting techniques?

What is a chrysanthemum brain?

The main results are as follows: 1. Chrysanthemum brain is a herb of Compositae, Compositae. The plant height is about 100cm, the stem is slender, there are many branches, and the branching is very strong. The long leaves are green and egg-shaped, and there are thick compound serrations on the edges. It usually blossoms from September to November and bears fruit in December. The flowers are yellow tongue-shaped or tubular. The fruit is achene and contains thousands of tiny seeds.

2. Chrysanthemum brain is a kind of highly nutritious wild vegetable, which is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, cellulose and so on. It has a special flavor and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, lowering blood pressure and appetizing. It can not only stir-fry, but also can be eaten cold or boiled soup. Therefore, it has become one of the most common dishes on the folk dinner table, especially chrysanthemum brain duck egg soup is the most popular summer food.

3. Chrysanthemum brain is a kind of chrysanthemum, which is wild planted in Hunan, Guizhou, Jiangsu and other places in China, and many people pick seedlings and stir-fry vegetables in Nanjing, which has become a regional specialty. Of course, some residents are also specially planted in front and behind the house, so they have certain development prospects.

Second, what are the planting techniques of chrysanthemum brain?

1. Land selection and preparation: which land is suitable for planting?

Chrysanthemum brain is suitable to grow in the environment of loose and fertile soil and good drainage, so it should be planted in moist sandy loam soil as far as possible. After selecting the land, dig the soil deeply and apply enough base fertilizer, dig a field bed according to the distance of 1.2m wide and high 30cm for later planting.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings: how to sow seeds?

(1) sowing time: March to April.

(2) Propagation method: direct sowing.

(3) sowing method: spread the seeds evenly into the dug fields, then slowly cover the soil, sprinkle a thin layer of livestock manure, then cover with hay and pour a small amount of water.

3. Seedling transplanting: when is a good time to transplant?

The main results are as follows: (1) transplanting time: may.

(2) transplanting method: after the seeds sprouted, the seedlings were dug out with roots in the soil, and then transplanted to the soil according to the distance between 30cm. Finally, appropriate amount of human and animal fertilizer and water were applied.

4. Field management technology after transplanting: how to manage it?

The main results are as follows: (1) Water requirement: chrysanthemum brain does not have high requirement for water. When 5~10cm is about to emerge, the chrysanthemum should be watered every 20 days or so, and the specific amount of water should be determined according to the dry humidity of the soil.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: the chrysanthemum brain does not have high requirements for fertilizer. Generally, the first topdressing can be carried out when the seedlings emerge 5~10cm or so, and about 2500 kg of mature organic fertilizer can be applied per mu. In the later stage, 1500 kg of thin human and animal manure should be applied to each mu of land every 20 days or so, and 2000 kg of human and animal manure would be added to each mu of land to be harvested.

(3) Intertillage weeding: during the period of chrysanthemum brain growth, the soil will gradually harden and grow some weeds.

(4) Pest control: aphids and insect pests will occur during the brain growth of chrysanthemums, so prevention and control measures should be taken in advance. For those who have caused insect pests, spraying fenitrothion emulsion or marathon emulsion can be used.

5. Harvest and seed keeping: when will it be harvested?

In general, chrysanthemum brains planted in the open field can be harvested from April to May, and those cultivated in protected areas can be harvested in March, and they can be harvested in batches as far as possible, generally every half a month, and there is no need to harvest in November. After harvest, it is broken from the tip of the tender stem, and then folded into small bundles that can be sold on the market.

The above is a detailed introduction of what the chrysanthemum brain is and the planting technology. I hope it will be helpful to you.