How long is the growth cycle of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Growth cycle of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

The growth cycle of Pseudostellaria baicalensis is generally 8-9 months. The sowing period of Pseudostellaria baicalensis is from late October to mid-December, and the timely harvesting period is from late June to mid-July. It takes 2 to 3 years from seedling cultivation to harvest.

Pseudostellariae is mostly grown in the shade and wet places under forests in valleys at an altitude of 800-2700 meters. It is also found in Japan and Korea. It is produced in Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shaanxi, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan.

Growth rate of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

In the early growth stage, the growth rate of Pseudostellaria heterophylla is slow, mainly the growth of leaves. From mid-to-late April to mid-to-late May, Pseudostellaria heterophylla enters a vigorous growth period. During this stage, the plant grows rapidly and the accumulation of dry matter increases rapidly. From late May to before Pseudostellaria heterophylla is turned over, it enters the late growth stage, which is mainly the nutrient reflux period of the aboveground part. During this stage, the underground tubers of Pseudostellaria heterophylla expand rapidly. Pseudostellaria heterophylla begins to turn over in late June and ends in early July.

Growth cycle management of Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Water management: While meeting the water needs of Pseudostellaria heterophylla, it is necessary to prevent excessive water. During the growth of Pseudostellaria heterophylla, try to avoid trampling on the field ridges, which will cause local water accumulation, otherwise it will also cause root rot.

Temperature management: Pseudostellaria heterophylla is relatively cold-resistant. It can grow roots in winter if planted in autumn and sprout in spring. It grows vigorously when the average temperature is 10-20℃. Its growth stagnates when the temperature exceeds 30℃. The plant begins to wither in late June and hibernates over the summer.

Fertilization management: When applying fertilizer, pay attention to the amount to prevent excessive concentration from burning branches and leaves. Therefore, before planting, apply enough base fertilizer to meet the nutritional needs of Pseudostellaria heterophylla and increase yield. The base fertilizer is mainly decomposed farmyard manure. After applying the base fertilizer into the fertilizer ditch, mix it with the soil to improve the utilization rate of the fertilizer. If the base fertilizer is sufficient and the soil is fertile, no fertilizer is needed. On the contrary, if the base fertilizer is insufficient and the soil is barren, topdressing is required. The topdressing fertilizer is mainly compound fertilizer. When applying topdressing, be careful not to contact the plant to prevent root burn.