Polygonatum odorifera cultivation methods and precautions

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How to grow Polygonatum odoratum

Notes on the cultivation of Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to southwest China. So how to cultivate Polygonatum odoratum and what matters should be paid attention to?

Cultivation methods of Polygonatum odorifera

Soil requirements

It is best to choose slightly acidic sand with deep soil, good drainage and sunny direction for cultivating Polygonatum odoratum. When planting and breeding, you should pay attention to changing the soil. Change the soil about once every other year to ensure the nutrients needed for growth.

Selection of seed stems

When cultivating Polygonatum odorifera, the first choice is to use underground rhizomes for propagation. After preparing the rhizomes, pay attention to spreading the root buds indoors in a leeward and cool place for maintenance.

Germination of seeds

Before germinating the seeds of Polygonatum odoratum, the seeds of Polygonatum odoratum should be soaked in cold water for 24 hours, then taken out and purified, and then put in the seeds. Cultivate in a wooden box, then place it about 5 cm with wet sand and wait for germination and growth.

Planting and Breeding

Planting is usually from early October to late October. It is best to plant on cloudy or sunny days, which can promote the growth and germination of new seedlings. During this period, pay attention to heat preservation, watering, and ensuring soil moisture. Also give enough light.

Notes on the cultivation of Polygonatum odorifera

Overwintering and cold protection

Although Polygonatum odorata is cold-tolerant, due to the cold weather in winter, you still need to pay attention to cold protection to avoid frost damage to the plants and their inability to grow.

Fertilization and top dressing

Polygonatum odorifera prefers fertile soil, so it is necessary to fertilize Polygonatum odoratum on time and in the right amount to supplement sufficient nutrients and facilitate the growth of the plant.

Not only must you apply fertilizer, but you must also pay attention to top-dressing, especially during the seedling period. However, if you apply enough base fertilizer, you do not need to top-dress to avoid burning the roots.

Pay attention to disease and insect pest control

Polygonatum mainly suffers from leaf spot, root rot, gray leaf spot and other diseases. Pay attention to spraying and controlling them with drugs.

Pests include: grub pests. The control method is to use 90% crystal trichlorfon 1000~1500 times to water the soil around the roots until the pests are killed.

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