When is the best time to plant the commonly used herb "Schizonepeta tenuifolia"? In what month can I plant it? What's the difference from basil? (balcony attached

Schizonepeta tenuifolia is one of the commonly used herbs in China, alias: Cardamine, Cardamine, Artemisia annua, Artemisia annua, is a Labiatae, Schizonepeta perennial. So when is the best time to plant Schizonepeta tenuifolia? In what month can I plant it? What's the difference between basil and basil?

The best planting time of Schizonepeta tenuifolia seeds is from September to November every year, and the seeds sown during this period have the highest germination rate and grow the best.

How to sow the seeds of Schizonepeta tenuifolia has the highest germination rate?

1. Select the seeds of Schizonepeta tenuifolia with high quality and full grains.

2. Choose the land with sufficient sunshine and good drainage system to sow seeds.

3. Soil preparation, weeding, fertilization and watering ahead of time.

4. The sowing depth should be kept at about 2-3 cm.

Balcony planting method of Schizonepeta tenuifolia

First, planting steps:

1. Choose a flowerpot, spread a layer of broken stone under the flowerpot, then load it into fertile sandy loam, dig a small hole about 3cm in diameter with a small shovel, put in 3-5 seeds, then cover the soil, press slightly with a small shovel, and pour enough water.

two。 When the seedlings reach 3~5cm, you can pull out the seedlings that are not growing well and keep the seedlings that are growing vigorously. When the mustard grows to about 10cm, it is necessary to apply a self-made fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients for growth.

3. When the mustard grows to 20~25cm, its tender branches and leaves can be picked and eaten. When picking, it is best to start picking from below, picking every 7 to 10 days.

II. Maintenance:

Schizonepeta tenuifolia likes a warm and humid environment, and the growth temperature is generally between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. During the growth period, it should be loosened, weeded and watered in time, but it should not be watered too much. If it occurs, Bordeaux solution should be sprayed in time to control it. When the temperature is too high and the sun is hot, it should be properly shaded and ventilated.

What's the difference between Schizonepeta tenuifolia and basil?

1. Observe the leaves to distinguish basil from Schizonepeta tenuifolia.

Compared with the two, the leaves of Schizonepeta tenuifolia are relatively small and narrow, while the leaves of basil are relatively wide, and the leaves of Schizonepeta tenuifolia are relatively smooth, without obvious folds, so they are relatively straight and straight. By contrast, the folds of basil leaves are more obvious, and the sense of concavity and convexity is very strong.

2. Schizonepeta angustifolia L. in terms of taste

The taste of the plant Schizonepeta tenuifolia is very heavy and very irritating. By contrast, the taste of basil is milder and less pungent than that of Schizonepeta tenuifolia. So we can also distinguish basil from Schizonepeta tenuifolia by smelling both of them.

3. Distinguish basil from Schizonepeta tenuifolia from petiole

The petiole of mature basil is dark and purple, and the petiole of basil is very smooth and fluffy. The petiole of Schizonepeta tenuifolia is as green as the leaves, but the petiole of Schizonepeta tenuifolia is covered with fine soft fluff. In addition, there are some small white burrs on the petiole of Schizonepeta tenuifolia. From this point, we can well distinguish basil from Schizonepeta tenuifolia.

4. Distinguish basil from Schizonepeta tenuifolia from flowers

Basil and Schizonepeta tenuifolia flowers are relatively small flowers, but basil flowers are purple, the smell is heavier, will attract some small insects. And the flowers of Schizonepeta tenuifolia are white. Basil and Schizonepeta tenuifolia can be distinguished by the color of the flowers.

Time: 2019-03-17 Click: