How to take cuttings of stevia

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Stevia cutting time

Selection of Stevia Cutting Seedbed

Stevia cutting method

Stevia cutting management

Overwintering management of stevia

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Stevia is a low-calorie, high-intensity natural sweetener. It is widely grown in my country and has achieved good economic benefits. Next, the editor will introduce the cutting method of stevia.

Stevia cutting time

Stevia cutting time

The cutting time is spring cutting and autumn cutting. The spring cutting time is from March 20 to the end of April, and the autumn cutting time is from early September to before the beginning of winter. . Generally, seedlings are transplanted in autumn in large areas.

Selection of stevia cutting seedbeds

Generally, those with flat terrain, fertile soil, and convenient drainage and irrigation are selected Sandy soil land. The pre-prepared seedbed is dug up and then tidied up for the first time, and then covered with mulch. The purpose is to kill pests buried underground and avoid evaporation of water to maintain surface moisture.

Stevia cutting method

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On the carefully prepared seedbed prepared in advance, use two strings on both sides of the seedbed to fix the distance between the beds. After cutting a small opening with a knife, insert the prepared seedlings. The depth of the seedlings into the soil is 2/ Between 3 and 1/2, and then compact it. It is best to keep the distance between seedlings at 3.5cm between rows and 1.2cm between plants. After inserting, mix carbendazim with water and pour it thoroughly. If it is sunny, cover it with a shading net before eight o'clock.

Stevia cutting management

The first is to replenish water in time. In the first few days after cutting, the cuttings will wilt easily and need to be watered.

The second is to spray drugs to prevent diseases. After the first spray, spray again with a fungicide every two or three days. Once sick plants are found, pull them out immediately to avoid spreading.

The third is to provide sunshade and supplementary light. Generally speaking, when the maximum daytime temperature is 15-28°C, there is no need to open the sunshade net in the first four days of transplanting seedlings, and the lighting time will be gradually increased from the fifth day. When the temperature is relatively high, a sunshade net should be added, and the sunshade net should be removed around five or six o'clock in the afternoon. After that, the sunshade time should be gradually shortened. The seedlings will take root in about ten days after transplanting. After taking root, there is no need to shade.

Overwintering Management of Stevia

When stevia is overwintering, anti-freeze measures should be taken for surviving seedlings. When the temperature is lower than 15°C, they should be covered with film to keep them warm. If unfortunately you encounter a cold snap, cover it with straw curtains at night to prevent frostbite and death of seedlings. Make good use of sunny days when the temperature rises to weed and replenish water and fertilizer. Note that when transplanting seedlings in spring, in order to prevent low temperatures, they should also be covered with film to increase the survival rate of the plants.

Selection of Stevia Cutting Seedbed

Stevia cutting method

Stevia cutting management

Overwintering management of stevia

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