Cultivation methods and precautions for Lithospermum yunnanensis

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

Temperature: Lithospermum diannanensis grows best when the maintenance temperature is controlled at 20 degrees. The temperature should not be too low, as too low will affect its growth; Watering: Before each watering, you need to confirm whether the soil is dry. Watering is only required when the soil is completely dry. Normally, watering once or twice a week is sufficient. ; Fertilization: Base fertilizer needs to be used before sowing, and top dressing is required once a month after emergence; Light: It likes light and needs more than six hours of light every day.

1. Maintenance method

1. Temperature: It does not have high temperature requirements for the maintenance environment. The minimum temperature cannot be lower than ten degrees and the maximum temperature cannot exceed thirty-five degrees. During this period, it All can grow normally.

2. Watering: Water it according to the method of "water thoroughly when it is dry", especially in drought season, watering must be sufficient every time. If it encounters the rainy season, it needs to be done well. Drainage work to prevent roots from being soaked in water for a long time and causing root rot. Its roots are very sensitive, and if they are kept soaked in water, they are prone to root rot.

3. Fertilization: Before planting, you need to apply 100% of the soil per hectare. Use 7,000 kilograms of animal manure to ensure that it has sufficient nutrients in the early stages of growth. When the plant reaches the growth stage, it needs to be top-dressed once a month. The fertilizer must use a comprehensive and nutritious compound fertilizer.

4. Lighting: It can receive sunlight all day long. If it cannot receive sunlight all day long, at least six hours of light per day must be guaranteed.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: It can be propagated by sowing, and the sowing time is divided into autumn sowing and spring sowing. The time for autumn sowing is in November. Spread the seeds evenly in the soil, cover them with three centimeters of soil, and then press them slightly. The seedlings will emerge in about ten days. If the seeds are sown in spring, the seeds must be treated at low temperatures to allow the embryos to develop more maturely. If dry seeds are sown, the plants may not emerge that year. After the seeds are processed, sow the seeds evenly in shallow trenches with a row spacing of 15 cm, and cover them with soil.

2. Seedling patching: During the seedling stage of the plant, it is necessary to check for leaks and fill in the gaps in time, and patch the sparse areas with seedlings. The patching of seedlings should be done on rainy days or in the evening. Watering is required after patching. .

3. Problem diagnosis

1 , Pest pests: Pests of Lithospermum yunnanensis include ants, cutworms, weevils, etc., which can be killed manually or using poison bait for trapping.

2. Diseases: The diseases it is susceptible to include leaf spot. After infection, irregular lesions will form on the leaves of the plant. If found, the diseased plants need to be pulled out and destroyed in time. Then apply a spray treatment using Bordeaux mixture.

IV. Other questions

1 , Edible: It is not edible, but it can be used as medicine.

2. Is it suitable for family breeding: It is not suitable for family breeding. Because it has certain medicinal properties and will have certain side effects if consumed accidentally, it is not recommended for home breeding.

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