Planting technique of Portulaca oleracea

Purslane can be used for food and cooking, and it is a variety that can be seen in many places in the countryside, but it is rare in the wild because it has been seriously picked in the wild in recent years. At present, Portulaca oleracea has a good economic value, so the artificial planting scale is expanding, so how to plant purslane? Next, let's learn about it with the editor.

1. Methods of reproduction

Portulaca oleracea is a kind of herb with strong vitality. There are two main ways of reproduction, one is to use seeds to reproduce, and the other is to insert rod propagation, each of which has its own advantages. Seed propagation is more in line with the current situation of large-scale artificial propagation, and inserting requires certain technology, but high-quality varieties can be selected to achieve high-quality training effect. If you plan to plant in a large area, it is recommended to use seeds, which is beneficial to the overall management.

2. Transplant management

The successful cultivation of the first two methods requires transplantation. Generally, transplantation can begin after 2-3 weeks, when the seedlings are just the most suitable for transplantation, the root system is developing steadily, and the survival rate after transplantation will be very high. The transplanted soil should prepare fertilizer in advance, and the sandy and breathable soil is the best. After transplanting, you need to irrigate a little water, not too much, and be able to moisten the topsoil. The spacing of each plant is controlled at 20-30 cm, so that it can grow like four weeks and increase yield.

3. Planting management

The management after transplantation pays more attention to fertilizer and water, because there are relatively few weeds in purslane. Because it is a herbaceous plant, urea is recommended for fertilization, which is conducive to the rapid growth of its roots and branches. Generally speaking, there is no fertilization before the first harvest, so the initial base fertilizer should be applied more, controlled at about 2500 jin per mu, and a small amount of farm manure can be released in the later stage. Water application is recommended once every 3-7 days, it can be added or subtracted according to the situation, and each time the amount of water is controlled to infiltrate into a 2-3 cm soil layer.

4. Points for attention in picking

Purslane is a crop that has been picked for a long time, so be careful not to overdo it each time, so that it can grow better next time. When picking, try to pick only the most tender branches and leaves, and reserve about 4-5 nodes for the rhizome. The growth cycle of Portulaca oleracea is about 2-3 weeks after the first picking. It is necessary to pick it in time. Picking too late is not conducive to subsequent growth.

The above is the general process of purslane planting, the current market price of purslane still has a good profit, we can consider this aspect. Purslane diseases and insect pests are relatively rare, we do not need to worry too much about the economic losses caused by insect pests, which is also an advantage of purslane cultivation.