Propagation methods and matters needing attention of borage

Many friends know borage because of the TV series "falling in love with borage girl". In fact, this flower is now widely cultivated in Europe and North America, and is also used as vegetables and seasonings. It is a plant with high economic value. So how does borage breed?

Borage

The cultivation of borage can be direct seeding or seedling transplanting. Open field cultivation is generally suitable for spring sowing, protected field cultivation can be carried out throughout the year as needed. The seed is nutlet, the seed coat is hard, soak in warm water for 1-2 days before sowing, change water every day, sow seedlings quickly and neatly after soaking. Then the treated seeds were burrowed and sowed in the whole seedbed. Plum hole sowing 3-4 seeds, 0.5-0.7 grams per square meter, covered with fine soil after sowing, the thickness is 2~3cm. Sow and reproduce from March to April, and apply 2Mel fertilizer three times after May. In order to increase the number of flowers and promote branching, one coring can be carried out when the length is about 20cm. To harvest seeds, you should choose a sunny afternoon, spread the newspaper under the plant, shake the branches, and the seeds will fall.

The main results are as follows: 1. Planting: seedling transplanting at 3-5 true leaves, plant spacing 20~30cm, row spacing 30~40cm, watering after planting.

2. Field management: weeding and loosening the soil at the seedling stage, the direct seeding seedlings were weak in the time of 3 true leaves, surplus seedlings, leaving 1 or 2 seedlings in each hole, keeping the field moist during the leaf growth period, reducing watering after flowering, generally no disease and insect pests, and no pesticides.

How to raise borage, the culture methods and matters needing attention of borage

Borage is an annual herb with the aroma of cucumber, the whole plant is covered with coarse hair, the inflorescence is loose and drooping, and the fresh leaves are edible, which can be used for stew or for soup and beverage seasoning. The breeding methods and matters needing attention of borage are also relatively simple. Here is how to raise borage to share with you.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of borage

Borage can be propagated by direct seeding, seedling raising and transplanting. Open field cultivation is generally suitable for spring sowing, and protected field cultivation can be carried out throughout the year as needed. The seed is nutlet, the seed coat is hard, soak in warm water for 1-2 days before sowing, change water every day, sow seedlings quickly and neatly after soaking. Then the treated seeds were burrowed and sowed in the whole seedbed. Plum hole sowing 3-4 seeds, each square needs to be planted 0.5-0.7g, after sowing covered with fine soil, the thickness is 2-3cm.

Sowing is mostly carried out from March to April, and 2-3 times of thin fertilizer can be applied in May to promote flower bud differentiation. Picking seeds can spread the newspaper under the plant on a sunny day, shake the branches, and the seeds will fall.

Borage has a wide range of medicinal values. It is native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated in Europe and North America. The above are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of borage, which is relatively simple. For more information on flower culture, please pay attention to the encyclopedia of China Agricultural Chemical Merchants Network.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of borage

"falling in love with borage girl" lets everyone know that borage is a plant. Borage is widely planted in the back gardens of medieval European monasteries. Borage not only has a good ornamental effect, but also can cure many diseases. Then how to cultivate borage? Then Xiaoqi shared the culture methods and matters needing attention of borage.

I. the culture method of borage

1. Growth habits: thermophilic plants, resistant to high temperature and rain, but also resistant to drought, not cold, requiring not too barren soil.

2. The method of reproduction: direct seeding or seedling transplanting. Open field cultivation is generally suitable for spring sowing, protected field cultivation can be carried out throughout the year as needed. The seed is nutlet, the seed coat is hard, soak in warm water for 1-2 days before sowing, change water every day, sow seedlings quickly and neatly after soaking. Then the treated seeds were burrowed and sowed in the whole seedbed. Plum hole sowing 3-4 seeds, 0.5-0.7 grams per square meter, covered with fine soil after sowing, the thickness is 2~3cm.

3. Cultivation and maintenance:

Planting: seedling transplanting in 3 to 5 true leaves, plant spacing 20~30cm, row spacing 30~40cm, watering after planting.

Field management: weeding and loosening the soil at the seedling stage, the direct seeding seedlings were weak in the time of 3 true leaves, surplus seedlings, leaving 1 to 2 seedlings in each hole, keeping the field moist during the leaf growth period, reducing watering after flowering, generally no diseases and insect pests, no pesticides.

4. Uses: the tender stems and leaves of borage have cucumber aroma, a variety of aromatic cluster compounds and silicic acid. The sauce mixed with salad made from stems and leaves is fragrant and palatable and has the effect of diuresis. Put in kimchi, kimchi can be stored for a long time and attractive fragrance. Its flowers can be used as preserves and can also be decorated with cakes and other cakes.

2. Matters needing attention in borage culture

Borage can be propagated by direct seeding, seedling raising and transplanting. Open field cultivation is generally suitable for spring sowing, and protected field cultivation can be carried out throughout the year as needed. The seed is nutlet, the seed coat is hard, soak in warm water for 1-2 days before sowing, change water every day, sow seedlings quickly and neatly after soaking. Then the treated seeds were burrowed and sowed in the whole seedbed. Plum hole sowing 3-4 seeds, each square needs to be planted 0.5-0.7g, after sowing covered with fine soil, the thickness is 2-3cm.

Sowing is mostly carried out from March to April, and 2-3 times of thin fertilizer can be applied in May to promote flower bud differentiation. Picking seeds can spread the newspaper under the plant on a sunny day, shake the branches, and the seeds will fall.

The above are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of borage. I hope it will be helpful to you to cultivate this beautiful plant better.