How and when to plant edible lilies? What season is suitable for planting edible lilies?

Before planting edible lilies, you need to apply medicine to the seeds to prevent diseases and pests. After the medicine is dry, sow the seeds into the soil at an interval of 20 cm per plant, cover them with 5 cm deep fine soil by hand, and water them thoroughly. Generally, seedlings will emerge in March of the following year.

Edible lily planting conditions

The most important condition for growing edible lilies is the soil. Lilies prefer loose, breathable, and well-drained soil . Before planting, large clods of soil need to be broken up, the land needs to be leveled with a plow, and farmyard manure needs to be applied and mixed with the soil to increase soil fertility. Finally, ridges and furrows need to be made, that is, a ditch is made every two meters to enhance drainage.

When to plant edible lilies

1. Planting time

   Edible lilies are generally planted in February and March every spring . The temperature at this time is more suitable for its growth, and the edible lilies will grow more vigorously after planting.

2. Planting soil

   When planting edible lilies, you need to prepare loose and fertile soil to ensure the air permeability of the soil. You can also add mud, sand and stones. Then, after planting the lilies, press the soil around the plants with your hands.

3. Planting fertilizer and water

   After planting, the soil should be kept moist and covered with a layer of plastic film to keep it warm and moist. Fertilizer should also be added to promote the growth of lilies.

High-yield cultivation method of edible lily

1. Transplanting and planting

   If you want to have a high yield of edible lilies, you should start transplanting around July every year , planting at a density of 20 cm between plants and 30 cm between rows. After planting, cover the soil and tamp it down, then water it sufficiently.

2. Fertilization management

   During the peak growth and flowering periods, the demand for fertilizer will increase, and the base fertilizer in the soil can no longer meet its growth needs. At this time, it is necessary to fertilize it according to its growth stage , mainly with organic fertilizers or phosphorus and potassium fertilizers , and then cooperate with watering to achieve high yields.

3. Disease prevention and control

   During the growth of edible lilies, if pests occur, special poison soil or pesticides should be sprayed on the leaves or stems . Note that the pesticides must be diluted properly before spraying to avoid damage to the seedlings and reduce yields.