Planting method and time of konjac

Konjac is also known as Amorphophallus. The konjac tofu we often eat in our life is produced with its tuber starch. It has been cultivated and has a long history in our country. It also reduces blood sugar, blood lipids and detoxification and beauty effect, now many people plant, the following pro-agricultural network to bring konjac planting method and time, let's take a look.

Planting time

Konjac can be sowed in spring and winter, spring sowing in late March to around Ching Ming Festival, when the temperature is relatively warm, suitable for planting; winter sowing in December to the Spring Festival, when the temperature begins to pick up. The growth cycle of konjac is longer, and it takes as long as half a year or more to harvest.

Planting method

1. Soil selection and land preparation

Amorphophallus konjac is more strict for the planting environment, to choose fertile and loose, good drainage of slightly acid or neutral soil, the best soil ph value between 6-7. Konjac likes moist, semi-shady environment, it is best to plant in a cool and ventilated place, turn over the selected land deeply, the depth should reach 40cm or so.

2. Sowing seeds

There are several methods of propagation of konjac, the most commonly used is sowing, different varieties of taro of different sizes, before sowing the seed taro disinfection treatment to prevent the invasion of bacteria. The sowing time is generally at the end of September, using the strip sowing method, the sowing depth is about 5cm. When sowing, we should pay attention to the seed taro and fertilizer do not touch, it is best to isolate each other.

3. Field management

Amorphophallus konjac is a fertilizer-loving crop, which has a great demand for fertility. the lack of fertilizer in growth will lead to an increase in the probability of disease and a decrease in yield, mainly fertilizing farm manure, supplemented by chemical fertilizer, sufficient base fertilizer, and dry topdressing. Konjac is a drought-tolerant plant. Except for watering several times in the seedling stage, there is basically no need to water. The natural Rain Water is enough for it to grow. It should be noted here that drainage measures should be taken in the long-term rainy season to prevent tubers from rotting.

The above is the introduction of the planting method and time of konjac brought by the pro-agricultural network. The editor reminds you that the whole plant is poisonous and must be careful in the process of planting. Moreover, it cannot be eaten raw and needs to be processed before it can be eaten.