Bitter chrysanthemum can be sown in March-April in spring and September-October in autumn. It is suitable for planting on sandy loam or clay soil with loose soil, rich in organic matter and good water and fertility retention. Choose stable yield, For varieties with strong disease resistance, water them thoroughly once sown and compact them slightly. Their root system is fragile, so the soil must be loosened to promote root growth, and seedlings must be thinned and replanted to remove weeds.
Bitter chrysanthemum planting time and month
Bitter chrysanthemum likes a warm environment and is suitable for sowing in spring and autumn. The specific time is March to April in spring and September to October in autumn. .
Plant bitter chrysanthemum in spring and autumn
Sowing bitter chrysanthemum in spring is from March to April, sowing bitter chrysanthemum in autumn is from September to October. It has wide adaptability to the environment, such as hillsides and understory. It can be planted in fields, open areas or near water. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 15-17 degrees. The suitable growth temperature for seedlings is 12-20 degrees. The growth is slow at 5 degrees. It can still maintain the short-term low temperature of minus 10 degrees. green.
How to plant bitter chrysanthemum
Bitter chrysanthemum likes a cool and humid environment, and is suitable for planting on sandy loam or clay with loose soil, rich in organic matter, and good water and fertility retention. It adapts to soil pH between 4.5-8.9, but is best planted in slightly acidic soil.
1. Sowing: Bitter chrysanthemum can be sown in spring and autumn. Varieties with stable yield and strong disease resistance should be selected. Its seeds are small and can be sown by broadcasting and digging shallow trenches on the border. Spread the seeds evenly, cover them with a layer of 0.5-1cm fine soil, water them once and compact them slightly to avoid affecting the germination rate. Pay attention to the sowing density.
2. Field management: Bitter chrysanthemum can emerge in about 4-5 days after sowing. Water frequently to keep the soil moist. Its root system is fragile, so the soil should be loosened to promote the growth of the roots, but it should not be damaged. Root system, in addition to thinning and replenishing seedlings, pulling out diseased and weak seedlings, clearing weeds in the field, and reducing nutrient consumption.
3. Watering: The fertilization of bitter chrysanthemum needs to be based on the actual growth conditions. When the seedlings are young, the soil should be kept dry and wet. It should not be watered too much, nor should it be too dry. While the plant is growing, In the peak season, the soil should also be kept moist. If there is a lack of water, the bitter chrysanthemum will be more bitter and taste worse. When it is about to be harvested, the water must be controlled to ensure the quality.