How to raise seedlings of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz

Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz is a common traditional Chinese medicine, which is mainly used for drying dampness and diuresis, relieving perspiration, calming the fetus, and taking a medicine for tonifying deficiency. At the same time, Atractylodes macrocephala can regulate the digestive system, enhance immunity, enhance hematopoiesis and play a role in delaying aging. It has a certain effect on reducing blood sugar and inhibiting cancer. So how to raise seedlings of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz? Let's get to know more about it.

1. Seedbed finishing

Seedling bed preparation should be carried out at least one month before Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz sowing and breeding. Nursery bed selection generally choose a higher terrain, close to the water source, turn the land deeply, cover the whole seedbed with a layer of weeds, and then light the weeds, burn them to ashes, and disinfect them. After all the burning, turn over the land again, smash the soil, clean up the impurities such as stones in the field, make the border, the surface of the border is curved, sprinkle with sufficient base fertilizer, and the base fertilizer generally uses rotten manure.

2. Seed treatment

The seeds of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz should be full, fresh, glossy and free from diseases and insect pests, and then the seeds should be treated before sowing to improve the emergence rate of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. First, soak the seeds in warm water with a temperature of about 30 degrees. A day later, the seeds are removed and put into a basin filled with carbendazim solution for sterilization. Take it out after about ten minutes, rinse it with clean water, put it in a cloth bag and put it in an environment with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius to promote germination, and maintain the humidity of the cloth bag during the budding period. Pour water once a day, and sow seeds after about five days.

3. Sowing and raising seedlings

As there are some differences in climate between the north and south of China, the time of sowing needs to be carried out according to different conditions. Generally speaking, the south is sown from the end of March to the beginning of April, while the north is suitable for sowing at the end of April. There are two ways to sow seeds, which are on-demand and strip sowing. On demand, you need to cover the seedling bed with a layer of dung and urine, then spread the seeds evenly, cover with a layer of cake fertilizer or plant ash, and finally cover with a layer of straw. On the other hand, strip sowing needs to open a ditch according to the row spacing of 15 cm, with a depth of 4 to 5 cm, sprinkle a layer of organic fertilizer in the ditch, cover it with a layer of fine soil, then sow seeds, and finally cover it with cake fertilizer and straw.

4. Seedling stage management

Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz usually emerges about 15 days after sowing, so after emergence, the covered straw should be uncovered in time so as not to hurt the seedlings. Secondly, after the seedlings are unearthed, weeding, loosening the soil and seedlings are carried out in time. The seedlings are usually about three centimeters in the seedlings of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and when the seedlings grow to four or five centimeters, a shallow hoe can be carried out. When the seedlings grow to about eight to ten centimeters, the seedlings need to be fixed, and the distance between the seedlings is about four centimeters apart. When Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz grows four or five true leaves, it needs to be fertilized, and combined with ploughing, topdressing is mainly based on feces and urine. During the breeding period, at least two or three times of topdressing should be carried out to promote the growth of Atractylodes macrocephala seedlings. Finally, it is necessary to water reasonably. In general, in the dry season, water is watered every five to ten days, and usually every half a month. At the same time, we should also remember to drain water in time to avoid root rot.

The above is what the editor would like to share with you today, about the breeding methods of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. I hope it can help you to plant Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Of course, if you encounter any difficult problems when planting Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz in the later stage, you can leave a message for consultation.