The latest breeding methods of Houttuynia cordata Thunb

Houttuynia cordata is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, strengthening stomach and digesting food. Its tender root is tender and crisp, slightly spicy and fishy. In addition to being used as medicine, it also has extremely high edible value. It is an ingredient with the same origin as medicine and food. In recent years, it has been deeply loved by people. At present, the wild Houttuynia cordata on the market is far from meeting its needs, so it needs artificial cultivation. Do you know how to reproduce it?

1. Plant division and reproduction

Houttuynia cordata can be propagated by division, which is mainly carried out in spring and summer. First of all, the mother plant of Houttuynia cordata should be dug out, which can be planted directly, or divided into several plants, and then planted separately, or divided into plants, and then divided into seedlings. Houttuynia cordata has strong regeneration ability. After ramets reproduce, soon ramets will be the same as mother plants.

2. Cutting propagation

The cuttage propagation of Houttuynia cordata is also cuttings propagation, mainly in spring and summer, before proceeding, first of all to select cuttings. Can choose to grow strong, no pests and diseases of the mother plant, the growth of its better branches cut to do cuttings. When carrying out cuttage, generally choose fertile loose, well-drained sandy soil, cut cuttings inserted into it. Pay attention to watering, keep the soil moist, but also pay attention to the intensity of light, once the light is too strong to shade in time, after rooting can be transplanted.

3. Tuber reproduction

Houttuynia cordata can also be propagated through tubers, which refer to the underground roots of Houttuynia cordata, usually in early spring. In February or March, the underground roots of Houttuynia cordata are dug out, and the tubers are required to be white and relatively thick, and the tubers are cut into small pieces. 1-2 axillary buds should be reserved on each section, so that the survival rate after planting is high, and then when planting in furrows on the seedbed, pay attention to the axillary buds upward to facilitate seedling emergence.

4, breeding precautions

When propagating houttuynia cordata, keep the soil fertile and rich in organic matter, water it frequently before planting to keep the soil moist, and fertilize it after seedling growth, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. It is good to pay attention to the harm of diseases and insect pests, especially in the period of high incidence of diseases at the turn of spring and summer.

The above is the propagation method of Houttuynia cordata, I hope to help you, want to know more about the relevant knowledge, please pay attention to us.