When and how to plant shepherd's purse? What is the best season to plant it?

Planting time of shepherd's purse

Shepherd's purse is mostly cultivated artificially and can be planted three times a year, generally in spring, summer and autumn each year. The planting time in spring is around February-March, the planting time in summer is around July-August, and the planting time in autumn is around September. Generally speaking, shepherd's purse can be planted as long as it is not a cold winter.

Planting methods and key points of shepherd's purse

1. Land preparation

Before planting shepherd's purse, the soil should be plowed to a depth of about 10-15 cm, then the soil should be exposed to strong light for three days, and then an appropriate amount of processed farmyard manure should be applied to the soil.

2. Planting

When sowing shepherd's purse, it is best to use the seed sowing method, which is simple and easy to operate. Just cover the seeds with a thin layer of fine soil, which will help the seeds absorb nutrients and water. Finally, water the soil thoroughly and wait for germination.

Precautions for planting shepherd's purse

1. One point that is easily overlooked after planting shepherd's purse, but also a very important point, is that in order to prevent weeds from robbing the nutrients absorbed by the plants, weeding must be carried out every once in a while.

2. When growing shepherd's purse, pay attention to ventilation of the surrounding environment to prevent excessive moisture in the air. This can also prevent powdery mildew and help prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.