When planting Amorphophallus konjac, we should choose a suitable time, preferably from the end of March to April in spring, during which the climate and temperature are more suitable, which can improve its survival rate. It takes about two months to plant the seedlings and enter the growing season.
2. Soil selection and preparation.
Amorphophallus konjac is strict with the planting environment, so it is necessary to choose fertile, loose, slightly acidic or neutral soil with good drainage, and the best soil ph value is between 6 and 7. Amorphophallus likes humid and semi-cloudy environment, and it is best to plant it in a cool and ventilated place, and dig the selected land deeply to a depth of about 4cm.
3. sow.
There are several propagation methods of Amorphophallus konjac. The most commonly used method is seed taro. Different varieties of seed taro have different sizes. Before sowing, the seed taro should be disinfected to prevent the invasion of germs. The sowing time is usually at the end of September, and the sowing depth is about 5cm by the method of drilling. When sowing, you should pay attention to the fact that the taro and fertilizer should not touch each other, and it is best to isolate each other.
4. Field management.
Amorphophallus konjac is a fertilizer-loving crop, which has a great demand for fertility. The lack of fertilizer will lead to an increase in disease probability and a decrease in yield. Farmhouse fertilizer is the main fertilizer, supplemented by chemical fertilizer, sole fertilizer and topdressing in dry land. Amorphophallus konjac is a drought-tolerant plant. Except for watering several times in the seedling stage, there is basically no need to water it. Natural rain is enough for it to grow. When it needs attention here, drainage measures should be taken in the long-term rainy season to avoid tuber rot.