How and when to plant isatis root

The best choice for planting Isatis indigotica is in spring, the temperature should be kept at about 12 ℃, and the temperature in the South can be a little higher. When planting, we should first select loose soil and add some farmyard manure. After the seeds are ready, they should be put into warm water to speed up germination, and the shell should be soft and then taken out to dry. Finally, sow the seeds in the soil, and water properly after burying the soil.

I. planting time

There are a lot of time to plant isatis root, which can be selected in early spring, spring, summer, autumn and other seasons. However, in order to improve the yield, it is better to plant in spring, usually the temperature in the region can be maintained at 12 ℃. The southern region can be a little ahead of time, the northern region should be appropriately delayed, can be carried out in April

II. Planting method

1. Soil selection: when planting isatis root, it is mostly planted in a large area. The soil should be selected first, and the relatively loose and well drained soil is the best. In addition, we should add some farmyard manure to the soil.

2. Sprouting: prepare a basin of clean warm water, put the relatively full seeds in it for soaking, at least 4 hours, and make its shell soft. After taking out the seeds, they should be dried, and there should be no impurities in the seeds.

3. Planting: sow the seeds into the prepared soil, and then cover the seeds with 1cm soil. It needs water for its growth, so it should be watered properly, but there must be no ponding, and finally wait for its emergence.

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