How to grow Sassafras

1. Soil:

Sassafras grows well in deep, loose, well-drained acidic red soil or acidic yellow soil. Do not plant it in thin, dry soil.

2. Sunlight:

Sassafras is a strong sun-loving tree species that likes light and cannot tolerate shade. It needs to maintain sufficient light during the cultivation period, but the light intensity should not be too strong to avoid sunburning the plant.

3. Watering:

Sassafras needs a lot of water in the early stages of its growth. Pay attention to timely watering. In the rainy season, water it depending on the rainfall. In the winter, water it appropriately when it is too dry.

4. Temperature:

Sassafras is not resistant to severe cold and frost, and prefers a warm and humid environment. Too high or too low temperatures will affect the growth of Sassafras. The most suitable growth temperature is 12-20℃.

5. Notes:

The main disease of Sassafras is stem rot of seedlings. It is easy to appear in forests with humid air, poor circulation, and long-term lack of light. It can be controlled by using 65% mancozeb solution or 50% antibacterial solution. Common pests are sassafras long-legged weevils, transparent-winged moth larvae, yellow-winged termites, etc. These pests will eat tree trunks and hinder their growth. They can be controlled by spraying insecticides, or they can be killed through trapping and killing technology.