The cultivation methods and precautions of Kaempferia galanga

How to cultivate Kaempferia galanga

soil

The cultivation of galangal is not very demanding on the soil. The suitable soil is sandy soil, generally loose, fertile, humus-rich and well-drained soil.

Light and temperature

Kaempferia galanga likes a warm environment and requires sufficient light. The suitable temperature for the growth of Kaempferia galanga is between 22℃ and 38℃.

Watering and fertilizing

It is crucial to properly manage water and fertilizer when cultivating galangal. Watering and fertilizing should be carried out according to the growth conditions of the galangal. The soil in the pot should be kept moist and watering should be moderate. Water more often during droughts. When there is water accumulation in the pot, pay attention to drainage to avoid water accumulation. When applying fertilizer, you need to apply some base fertilizer when planting to ensure that the soil has a certain fertility, and then topdressing is needed. No more top dressing is needed. Generally, three times of top dressing are sufficient, in mid-to-late June, July and September respectively. Each time of top dressing should be appropriate.

Things to note when breeding Kaempferia galanga

Reproduction method

The propagation of Kaempferia galanga is generally carried out by tuber propagation. Harvest healthy and strong tubers during the harvest season, dry and store the tubers, and plant them in April of the following year.

Pests and diseases

There are also diseases and insect pests in the cultivation of Kaempferia galanga, usually leaf spot disease. When leaf spot disease occurs, yellow circular spots will appear on the leaves of the galangal. The spots will gradually expand, rot and dry up, and even the rhizomes of the galangal will become thin or even rot. During daily maintenance, you need to pay attention to the soil and drainage to avoid leaf spot disease caused by water accumulation.

weeding

Sometimes, there will be some weeds around the galangal plants, which will affect the growth of galangal. It is necessary to weed in time to provide a good growth environment for galangal.