How to grow Daphne genkwa

Daphne genkwa is also called herb, rat flower, headache flower and so on. It is a deciduous shrub of Daphneaceae, and it is also an important traditional Chinese medicine. Daphne genkwa is mainly used in flower buds as medicine, which has the effects of deedema, expectorant, diuretic, antitussive, antifertility, anti-leukemia, antibacterial and so on, but it is prohibited for those who are weak and pregnant women. Daphne genkwa is grown in most parts of China, and the main producing areas are Hebei, Shandong, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou and other places. Today we are going to learn the planting techniques of Daphne genkwa. Let's take a look at the following introduction to the planting process of Daphne genkwa.

1. Daejeon dressing and finishing

According to the distribution of Daphne genkwa, Daphne genkwa has strong adaptability to the environment and has no requirements for the soil where it is planted. In addition, according to the growth habits of Daphne genkwa, it is characterized by warmth, fertility, drought tolerance and fear of waterlogging, so it is best to take these characteristics into account when choosing a planting site. After selecting the planting site, carry out fine farming, smash the soil, flatten it, apply enough basic fertilizer, and then open a ditch to make the bed.

2. Methods of reproduction

There are two main ways of reproduction of Daphne genkwa, that is, seed reproduction and plant propagation. When planting Daphne genkwa by seed propagation, it is generally best to plant it between the end of October and the beginning of November each year. When sowing, strip sowing is usually carried out, with a spacing of 30 centimeters between each row. The seeds of Daphne genkwa are scattered evenly and covered with soil, waiting for seedlings to emerge. The best time for ramet propagation is to dig out the old roots of Daphne genkwa in March every year, and then plant them according to the row spacing of 40 cm and the plant spacing of 30 cm.

3. Cultivation and management

Because Daphne genkwa is a perennial shrub, we should carry out scientific field management every year. In general, Daphne genkwa needs to be ploughed and weeded three or four times a year, and it is important to be careful not to hurt the roots of Daphne genkwa so as not to affect its normal growth. The second is the need for topdressing twice a year, namely, topdressing spring fertilizer in spring, spring fertilizer should be carried out as early as possible, usually around the beginning of March, mainly nitrogen fertilizer; another time is topdressing in autumn, mainly compost. Finally, it is necessary to carry out proper water management, it is best to water after each topdressing, and pay attention to watering when the weather is hot and dry, and remember to drain water in rainy weather.

4. Timely harvest

Daphne genkwa is mainly used as medicine in buds, so we can't miss the time of harvest, because if it is harvested too late, it will open or wither, which will affect its efficacy or even have no value at all. Then we should grasp the correct harvest time, preferably when the genkwa is not yet in bloom in spring, so that the efficacy of Daphne genkwa is the best, and the yield and quality are the best.

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