The latest course of planting techniques and methods of bauhinia

Bauhinia mandshurica, alias Vitex mandshurica, Vitex angustifolia, Vitex mandshurica, is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history of application and is the main medicine for the treatment of wind-heat headache. It is mainly produced in Jiangxi, Shandong, Zhejiang and other places. It has the advantages of high survival rate, quick effect and high income. It is an important channel for drug farmers to get rich. Let's take a look at the planting method of Vitex mandshurica.

1. Land selection and preparation

Vitex mandshurica has loose soil requirements and strong adaptability, so it can be planted on beaches, lakes, riverbanks and other leeward and sunny places, and it is appropriate to choose sandy loam soil with convenient drainage and irrigation and loose and fertile soil. It was turned over at the beginning of winter and ploughed again in March-April of the following spring. 2000 kilograms of rotten organic fertilizer was applied per mu as base fertilizer and raked fine and leveled the 120cm-wide high border in the later stage.

2. Methods of reproduction

Vitex mandshurica can be propagated by sowing, cutting, striping and ramet, but it is mainly produced by cutting. Cuttage propagation can be cut in both spring and autumn. In March and September, one or two robust branches on strong plants were cut, their middle segments were taken, and the cuttings of 20-30cm were cut, requiring 2-3 nodes on the cuttings. The cuttings were inserted into the soil according to the row spacing of 6 × 15cm. After cutting, the soil should be often watered to keep the soil moist. The cuttings can be planted in spring and autumn.

3. Field management

After planting, it should be watered 2-3 times to improve the survival rate. After 1-2 years of transplanting, it should be combined with intertillage, weeding and topdressing for 2-3 times. The first time to germinate in early spring, the second time in the growing season, the third time before freezing, apply 1000-1500 kg of mature farm manure per mu. And transplanting for 3-4 years, in order to promote the rapid growth of the plant, it is appropriate to apply quick-acting fertilizer, the same topdressing 2-3 times, each time 1000 kg of rotten barnyard manure, 30 kg of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate or 25 kg of calcium superphosphate.

4. Diseases and insect pests

The main diseases of Vitex mandshurica are tobacco mildew and leaf spot, which can harm the leaves, make the branches and leaves of the plant lose function, affect the growth and development, and stop the growth of the plant. it can be controlled by spraying Bordeaux solution, Zinc Dysen, Chlorothalonil, Sukeling and so on. The main pest is tapetum scale, which has strong fecundity and can absorb branches and leaves of stems and leaves, resulting in plant dehydration and scorching, which can be controlled by chemical agents, artificial trapping and natural enemies.

The above is the planting technology of Vitex mandshurica. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more about the planting of medicinal materials, please follow us.