Pinellia ternata planting conditions, growing environment and region

Introduction to Pinellia

Pinellia ternata is also called diwen and shoutian. It belongs to the Araceae, Araceae and Pinellia genus. It can be used as medicine. It has the effects of relieving adverse symptoms and stopping vomiting, resolving phlegm and removing dampness. It can eliminate carbuncle and is used by veterinarians to treat lockjaw.

Pinellia is also known as sheep's eye pinellia, Hegu, Sanbudiao, ground croton, ground pearl pinellia, three-step jump, taro fruit, ground mine god, ground partridge, ground text, water jade, Shigu, scorpion grass, pan stone, old monk's head, split knife grass, etc. The varieties include raw pinellia, clear pinellia, ginger pinellia, and pinellia song.

Pinellia planting conditions

Pinellia ternata prefers a mild and humid environment, and is suitable for growing in semi-shade and semi-sun. It cannot tolerate direct sunlight, and is prone to seedling failure under direct sunlight or soil dry conditions. It is afraid of drought and avoids high temperatures. It is relatively cold-resistant, and the tubers can survive the winter smoothly.

Climate and temperature for planting pinellia

When the temperature is around 10 degrees, Pinellia ternata will germinate smoothly. It grows most vigorously when the temperature is between 15-27 degrees. The suitable growth temperature is between 23-29 degrees. It likes to grow in soil with high humidity and is not resistant to strong light. It needs shade in summer, and a semi-shady environment is preferred.

Suitable areas for growing pinellia

Pinellia is suitable for planting in moist and fertile sandy loam with strong water and fertilizer retention capacity, loose texture, good drainage and neutral reaction. It is not suitable for planting in low-lying saline-alkali land. Except for the north, it is planted in many places, such as Sichuan, Guizhou, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, etc., and has planting bases. It is widely distributed in China's Yangtze River Basin, Northeast China, North China and other regions.

Pinellia planting time

Pinellia is generally sown in spring from February to April. The climate in the north and south is different, and the specific sowing time is also different. In the south, it can be done in February, and in the northern region, the planting time should be pushed back. April to May is the most suitable time to plant Pinellia. Pinellia is a shallow-root crop and does not require high soil conditions. It can be planted in any soil except saline-alkali land, gravel soil, and heavy clay.

Benefits of Pinellia ternata cultivation

As people continue to collect and dig, the output of wild Pinellia has become very small, and the environment is constantly being damaged, so there are fewer and fewer places suitable for the growth of Pinellia. However, market demand is gradually increasing, and foreign demand is also growing. China has also become a major exporter of Pinellia medicinal materials.

Pinellia ternata planting method and technical points

Pinellia is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, sandy loam or loam that has strong water and fertilizer retention capacity, good drainage and irrigation, and a neutral reaction. After renovating the soil, apply enough base fertilizer, and then topdressing during the growing period. After the seedlings grow out, you can apply manure water once, and in the middle of the growth period, apply clear manure water once, or apply ammonium sulfate. Apply manure water or cake fertilizer when the seedlings reach the stage in August.

The field management of Pinellia ternata mainly includes disease and pest control, intertillage and weeding, and soil cultivation. Intertillage and weeding generally depend on weather conditions. Go to the fields frequently to observe and remove weeds in time when they are found. Use as few drugs as possible. Weeding can loosen the soil. The depth should be 2-3 cm, not too deep to avoid damaging the root system.