The cultivation methods and precautions of Kaempferia galanga

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Kaempferia galanga likes to grow in mild, moist, water-conserving soil. Generally, loose, fertile sandy soil is best.

2. Water: It likes moisture. After planting, water it in time to make the soil moist. However, there must be no stagnant water and it must be drained and dewatered so that it can grow better.

3. Nutrients: Before planting, sprinkle some phosphorus fertilizer on the soil, and then turn the soil over. Make the soil level so that it can better absorb nutrients after planting.

4. Light: It likes places with sufficient and mild light. Sufficient light will make its branches and leaves vigorous and strong. However, the light cannot be too strong in summer, as strong light will burn its branches and leaves.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Cut off the withered branches and leaves from time to time. The cut branches and leaves should be cleaned up to avoid absorbing nutrients in the soil, so as not to hinder the growth of other branches and leaves.

2. Reproduction: Kaempferia galanga is generally propagated by tubers. Select strong tubers and dry them in the sun, then store them in a dry place indoors. Then plant the tubers in nutrient-rich soil and spray some water. You will see small sprouts growing in about seven days.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaf spot disease: Leaf spot disease usually occurs after planting, which can be avoided by taking precautions during planting. This can be avoided by spraying some antibacterial agents on the soil and draining the accumulated water in time when it rains.

2. Rodent damage: Kaempferia galanga is prone to rodent damage, especially at night when rats will come out to gnaw on the galangal and its rhizomes. At this time, you can put some mousetraps, sticky mouse stickers, and rat poison in the fields to lure and kill the mice. After the killing is completed, the mice must be cleaned up in time to prevent them from rotting in the ground and affecting the growth of galangal.

IV. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: Dry it in the winter and store it in a dry place indoors. When storing, first spread a layer of sand on the ground and then place it. This way the storage time will be longer.

2. Is it edible?: Galangal is edible. The rhizome of galangal is galangal, which can be used as a seasoning.