Cultivation methods and precautions of Tianshan Yacon

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It is not cold-resistant. When the temperature is lower than 15 degrees, the growth state of the plant will have problems. The most common problem is that it stops growing. Therefore, during the maintenance process, you must adjust the temperature to ensure that it is around 25 degrees. At this temperature, the growth state is best. It cannot overwinter in the open field in winter because its stems will dry up and die if they encounter frost.

2. Watering: It likes to live in soil with relatively high humidity, so the soil should be kept moist for a long time. For plants grown in the open field, if there is good rainfall, there is no need for artificial watering. If the dry weather lasts for more than a month, they need to be watered every week.

3. Fertilization: Before planting, you need to mix base fertilizer into the soil. You can choose to use farmyard manure or compound fertilizer. During the growth period, the consumption of nutrients is relatively large. The nutrients in the soil alone are not enough, and it is necessary to add nutrients. Generally, two to three times of fertilizer are needed during the entire growth period. On average, that's once a month.

4. Light: Long-day plants have a relatively large demand for light, and Tianshan Snow Lotus is no exception. It requires a lot of light. Plants grown in the open field can receive light normally, while plants grown at home are best kept in a place with sufficient light.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use root tubers to propagate Tianshan Yacon. Cut the harvested bulbs into small pieces of about one centimeter, store them in sandy soil, and ensure good ventilation conditions. In March, dig up the soil and observe whether there are any seedlings growing. The seedlings can be planted when they grow to about three centimeters. The planting time should be chosen in April every year. Leave three or four bulbs in each pond. After planting, keep the soil moist and sprouts will grow in about a week.

2. Pruning: The most valuable part is the roots, so if the branches and leaves are too dense, proper pruning is needed.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: The seedlings of the plant are prone to aphids. If the situation is not serious, you can use pesticides to spray them. If the situation is serious, the infected plants must be pulled out and destroyed to avoid further infection.

2. Pathogenesis: It is prone to soft rot. To prevent soft rot, you must avoid wounds on the plants. You must be careful when planting. When dividing and planting, remember to use wood ash to disinfect the incisions. If you do the above, the plants will generally not develop soft rot.