First, how to plant citronella?
1, land selection and land preparation
Citronella does not require much soil. Generally, soil can be planted on saline-alkali soil or sandy soil, but it is not suitable for planting on saline-alkali soil or sandy soil. In addition, it is afraid of drought, so it requires convenient irrigation and drainage in the planting area. The best crops in the past were cereals, beans and vegetables. The land should be ploughed 20 cm, and the decomposed farmyard manure should be used as fertilizer to be cultivated or planted in the border. Because the seeds of citronella are relatively small, they must be evenly sown with plastic harrows.
2. Sowing method
The sowing time of citronella is from March to April, including direct seeding and seedling transplanting. Live broadcast can also be divided into drilling or sowing. Drilling should be carried out in the ridge or in the ridge, with a row spacing of 30cm and a trench depth of 7- 10cm. The seeds should be planted in the ditch after mixing with plant ash, and the seed spacing should be paid attention to before covering the soil. If the soil is dry, it should be watered properly before sowing. Then the seeds are evenly spread on the seedbed, covered with soil and watered. Pay attention to the density when sowing, and transplant seedlings after the first two times. When the seedlings grow to a certain height, transplant them to other places.
3. Tian Tuan management
Weeding should be done well from sowing to seedling emergence to ensure that there are no weeds in the field, which is conducive to seedling emergence. When the seedlings grow to 4-6 cm, the first thinning should be combined with weeding, and when the second thinning is 13- 17 cm, the weak seedlings should be removed from the thinning to keep the seedlings strong, and the surplus seedlings can be transplanted, and intertillage weeding should be carried out 3-4 times a year.
Second, what is the planting prospect of citronella?
Citronella can be refined into essential oil or perfume, and the market demand is large. At present, the market price of citronella is 10 yuan kilo, but its price will be different due to different seasons and regions, so you'd better go to the nearby market to compare and choose a better way to buy it online.
Besides medicinal value, it can also be eaten. Thai food often has a lemon-like smell, which is the function of citronella. It can be used as seasoning. In addition, its leaves are narrow and thick, which have certain ornamental value and can play a role in greening the home. For female friends, it has diuretic, anemia prevention and moisturizing effects, and can be used for beauty care, but pregnant women should be cautious when its fragrance is too heavy. Mosquito bites are annoying in summer, and their insecticidal effect is deeply loved by people. At present, its processed products are very popular in the market, but the market demand is large and the output is limited. Many people get rich by planting it. Its yield per mu can reach ten thousand yuan, and its planting prospect is considerable.
Summary: The above is an introduction to the planting methods and prospects of citronella, hoping to help friends in need!