Cardinal k growth height can reach 2 meters, rhizome lilac, petiole length of 2-8 cm, flowers alone in the leaf axils, there are 8-12 bracteoles, the color is red, flowers yellow, inside the base of crimson, mainly distributed in the latitude south of the 30th parallel to the altitude of 600 meters below the hills and the flat, suitable for growth in the short-sunshine conditions, like warmth, avoiding waterlogging.

Characteristics of cardinal k

Cardinal k, also known as rose hips, is an erect annual herb that grows to a height of 2 meters, with a lavender rhizome, petiole length of 2-8 cm, flowers borne singularly in the axils of the leaves with 8-12 bracteoles, red in color, and yellow flowers with a crimson base on the inner side.

The growing environment of cardinal k

Cardinal k is mainly distributed in the hills and flatlands south of 30 degrees north latitude at an altitude of less than 600 meters, suitable for growth in short sunshine conditions, like a warm and humid environment, avoiding waterlogging, the soil is not demanding, suitable for growing in the soil deep, loose and fertile acidic to slightly acidic sandy loam.

Planting method of cardinal k

Planting cardinal k to choose close to the water source, irrigation and drainage of sandy loam as a nursery, per acre to apply 2500 kg of rotted compost, and mixed with the soil, make a bed width of 1.3-1.6 m, 25-30 cm high, and then plant the seeds in the soil using the way of scattering or strips of sowing.

Field management of cardinal k

When the cardinal k grows to 15 cm high, it is necessary to pull weeds and make up for the lack of plants, and when it grows to 30 cm high, mid-plowing and weeding, and combined with fertilizer cultivation, in addition, the plant in the seedling period to apply fertilizer to nitrogen fertilizer-based, fruit enlargement period to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer-based.