How to grow gentian

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It likes a cool environment and is very cold-resistant and can withstand low temperatures of -25°C. It likes moist soil, so it needs to be watered from time to time, and the amount of watering should be determined according to changes in the soil. It likes sufficient light, especially during the growth period of seedlings. You need to apply enough base fertilizer before planting, and then you need to fertilize it from time to time.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Gentian likes a cool growing environment, so it is generally planted in the north. It has high cold resistance and can withstand minus 25 degrees Celsius. The low temperature makes it possible to spend the winter outdoors. However, it should be noted that the high temperature in summer cannot be too high, otherwise wilting and dehydration will occur.

2. Watering: Gentian likes moist soil , it needs to be watered from time to time. The specific amount of watering should be determined according to the dry and wet conditions of the soil. In summer, the amount of watering can be increased, but it is best not to accumulate water.

3. Light: Gentian likes sufficient warm light , this can make its flowers bloom more vividly, and the plant's growth will be better. At the same time, more attention should be paid to light during the seedling stage of the plant. Enough warm sunlight can make the seedlings stronger and grow more ideal plants. .

4. Fertilization: Gentian grass’s demand for fertilizers It is also relatively tall and needs to keep the soil fertile and enough fertilizer to help bloom. Before planting, you need to apply some base fertilizer, mainly animal manure. Later, during the breeding period, organic fertilizers can also be applied, combined with practical compound fertilizers.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Division and sowing are two important methods of reproduction. Dividing can be done in early April every year. Just dig out the roots of the seeds and divide them into several parts before replanting. Sowing is carried out in spring and autumn. When sowing, be careful not to space them too close together. If sown in autumn, they will sprout in the following spring.

2. Pruning: Gentian grass generally covers a large area Planting, so there is no need to prune. During the breeding process, there will be some yellowing and withered branches and leaves, which can be picked directly by hand.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: Leaf blight may occur. This disease will affect the final yield, so the diseased branches and leaves need to be cut off in advance. Afterwards, pesticides should also be diluted for control.

2. Pests: Aphids may occur, use dichlorvos as early as possible Solution control.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is not poisonous and has been used as medicine. It has the effect of clearing heat and disinfecting.

2. Can it be grown at home: Not suitable, generally They are all planted outdoors in large areas.