Deep mountain Michelia is a shallow root tree species, so we should choose the sandy soil with deep and fertile layer, sufficient water source and good drainage.
Applying basal fertilizer in the soil, disinfecting and killing insects with liquid medicine can effectively reduce the incidence of underground pests.
The seeds of Michelia esculenta can be picked and sown at any time, and the reproduction is simple. But if we want to get a good deep mountain smile, we need to plant it carefully.
March is a good time for sowing. Before sowing, the seeds can be soaked in 0.5% potassium permanganate solution for 2 hours, and then placed in warm water for 24 hours. This step is to promote germination.
After water absorption and expansion, the seeds can be taken out and dried, and then the seeds can be mixed with calcium, magnesium and phosphorus fertilizer to increase the nutrients of the plant.
When sowing, the seeds should be buried in the soil for about 1-2cm, and then covered with a layer of scorched marl, about 1cm thick. Then cover the seeds completely with loess.
After sowing, it is necessary to cover the coyote grass, which is beneficial to keep the soil loose, to ensure a certain humidity, and to seed germination.
About one month after sowing, the seeds can basically germinate. At this time, you can take off the "coat" of wolf clothing grass.
The seedlings of Michelia esculenta are relatively fragile and vulnerable to various insect pests. Therefore, we should pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests at this stage. Specific prevention and control methods, you can refer to our previous articles Oh! < spanstyle = "font family: Tahoma; color: