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Cultivation methods and precautions of amaranth

Gustavo Fring
2020-06-30 16:20:39
Light: amaranth likes to be warm. It should be given plenty of sunshine during planting. If the light is not enough, it will grow slowly. Water content: the soil should be kept moist at ordinary times. When the temperature is relatively low, the water volume should be controlled. Soil: the best choice is a flat, well drained and irrigated, very fertile sandy loam. Temperature: it is relatively heat-resistant. The temperature suitable for its growth is about 23 ~ 27 ℃, and it will grow slowly below 20 ℃.

I. maintenance method

1. Illumination: amaranth must be given enough sunshine during its growth period, so that it can grow fast, or it will grow slowly, so the condition of illumination is essential

2. Water content: the temperature is relatively low in spring and summer, so the water content should be controlled and the soil should have a little water content. In summer, the temperature is relatively high, so it needs to be watered frequently. Once the water is lost, the root will die and the leaves will wither.

3. Soil: there is no strict requirement on the selection of soil. Generally, it is better to choose fertile soil and have good drainage.

4. Temperature: its habit is heat-resistant, and it will sleep in winter. The suitable temperature for growth is 23 ~ 27 ℃, the growth is slow below 20 ℃, and the germination is difficult below 10 ℃.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Sowing: it only takes 3-5 days for amaranth to produce new seedlings in summer and autumn. After the emergence of new seedlings, weeds should be removed timely. And to fertilize it, but also to ensure that the soil moisture is not missing, choose a more fertile soil sowing. If the soil selection is not good, it is difficult to grow.

2. Spend summer: in summer, you need to use something similar to the sunscreen to cover the sun during the day and uncover it at night to create a warm environment conducive to the growth of amaranth. Proper watering, not too much watering, will cause root waterlogging death.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Yellow leaves: when many people cultivate amaranth, the leaves will turn yellow. It is usually caused by too much water, resulting in root damage and yellow leaves. As long as we pay more attention to it, it can grow well.

2. Rotten root: amaranth is mainly harmful to the stem base. The appearance of the diseased plant looks like water shortage and wilting, and the root cortex is rotted and fallen off, so new roots cannot grow out. Should be watered less at ordinary times, do not have water storage.

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4. Other issues

1. Whether it can be cultured indoors: amaranth can be cultured indoors and planted on the balcony. From March to April, when sowing, soon will grow very prosperous.

2. Whether it is toxic: it is not toxic, but amaranth is easily damaged by insects, so it needs to be treated with pesticides to kill insects and virus. Special attention should be paid to cleaning after picking.

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