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Cultivation methods and precautions of wild leek

Hank Schrader
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Soil: select fertile, loose and strong water retaining soil. Fertilization: apply sufficient soil manure or rotten manure into the soil. Keep the soil moist with water. Most of them are quick acting nitrogen fertilizer. Harvesting: generally once every 20-30 days, at the base of the blade 1-2cm away from the ground.

Culture method

fertilization

The root distribution of wild leek is shallow, and the soil with rich, loose and strong water holding capacity should be selected. Before planting, apply sufficient soil and miscellaneous fertilizer or rotten manure.

Post planting management

After planting, the soil will be kept moist by watering. Most of them are quick acting nitrogen fertilizer.

recovery

In order to ensure the quality of the young leaves, we should harvest them when most of the leaves grow to normal size. Generally, they should be collected once every 20-30 days. When they are collected, they should be cut at the base of leaves 1-2cm away from the ground.

In summer, the flower bolt can be harvested, and in autumn and winter, the rhizome can be harvested.

Wild Leek

Propagation method

breed

The propagation of wild leek is mainly in ramets.

When the plant has more than 3 tillers, it can be propagated separately, generally in spring.

In other seasons, we should pay attention to shading and moisturizing, cover with sunscreen, and drench in time. The row spacing of ramets was 20-30 cm × 30 cm.

Wild Leek

Softening cultivation

Wild leek can not only harvest leek green, but also be softened. Generally, it is more suitable to soften wild leek with 2-3 years of robust growth and more tillers.

When the plants grow to vigorous and robust, they are softened after harvesting leek. It is better to use this method in the hot and rainy season in South China.

Generally, there is a hole cover on the tile barrel. Cover the hole during the day to block the light, and pull the hole cover apart at night to facilitate ventilation, reduce humidity and prevent rot. 7-10 days in spring, summer and autumn, 10-15 days in winter and early spring.

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