How to raise the latest asparagus in winter

Asparagus, also known as Phyllostachys pubescens, is a perennial evergreen cost plant, is also a very common potted plant, but if raised, it is also very pleasing to the eye. The temperature is low in winter, how to cultivate asparagus at this time? Come and have a look with the editor.

1. Keep warm in time

Asparagus can not be frozen, because it likes a warm growing environment and is not cold-resistant, so it must be kept in a greenhouse before the frost comes in winter, or on a south-facing balcony or windowsill. Winter maintenance of asparagus environment, at least to maintain more than 5 degrees, so as to ensure its smooth winter.

2. Suitable lighting

If placed in a place where there is no sun for a long time in winter, or poor ventilation, it will lead to withered and yellow branches and leaves of asparagus. It is recommended to spray asparagus with clean water every half a month, which can improve indoor humidity and keep the branches and leaves fresh and green. However, the light is not too strong, it prefers to be in a semi-overcast environment, so it should be placed in a place where there is no direct sunlight in summer, while the light is weak in winter and can be directly exposed to sunlight, but in some areas the sun is also relatively strong in winter. you need to pay attention to at this time.

3. Control watering

Although asparagus likes the humid environment, it should not be watered too much, because the winter temperature is low, the evaporation of basin soil is less, the plant consumes less water, and the demand for water is not so great. At this time, if too much watering, it is very easy to cause stagnant water retting roots, generally speaking, every 2-3 days can be watered, the water quality is preferably fresh water, if it is tap water, it is recommended to put it in the sun for a few days, wait for chlorine to volatilize clean and then irrigate, if direct watering is not conducive to plant growth.

4. Fertilization

Winter asparagus does not have a high demand for fertilizer, but if it can also grow vigorously in winter, fertilization can be done before overwintering, for example, thin cake fertilizer or diluted nutrient solution can be applied, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, which can make the leaves of asparagus more green. However, attention must be paid to the concentration when applying fertilizer, which is not suitable for fruit growers, otherwise thick fertilizer will damage the roots, which is likely to cause root rot and, in serious cases, root rot.

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