Is there any konjac grown in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province?

Yes, my friend is from Zhanjiang, and his family has been growing konjac for 8 years.

Konjac has a long history of cultivation in my country. It also has the effects of lowering blood sugar, blood lipids, detoxifying and nourishing the skin. Nowadays, many people grow it. Here I will introduce the planting method and time of konjac.

1. Planting time

Konjac can be sown in spring and winter. Spring sowing is from late March to around Qingming Festival, when the temperature is warmer and suitable for planting; winter sowing is in December. Around the Spring Festival, the temperature begins to rise. Konjac has a long growth cycle and takes up to half a year or more to harvest.

2. Planting methods

1. Soil selection and preparation

Konjac is a strict planting environment. It is necessary to choose fertile, loose, slightly acidic or medium-drained plants. The best soil pH value is between 6-7. Konjac prefers a moist and semi-shady environment. It is best to plant it in a cool and well-ventilated place. The selected land should be plowed deeply to a depth of about 40cm.

2. Sowing

There are several ways to propagate konjac. The most commonly used method is seed sowing. Different varieties of seed taro vary in size. Before sowing, the seed taro should be disinfected. Protect against germs. The sowing time is generally at the end of September, using drill sowing method, and the sowing depth is about 5cm. When sowing, be careful not to touch the seed taro with the fertilizer. It is best to isolate them from each other.

3. Field management

Konjac is a fertilizer-loving crop and has a large demand for fertilizer. If it grows, lack of fertilizer will lead to an increase in the probability of disease and a reduction in yield. The main application of water-soluble fertilizer is Caifate. Farmyard manure is used as a supplement, sufficient base fertilizer is applied, and top dressing is applied during drought. Konjac is a drought-tolerant plant. Except for a few waterings during the seedling stage, it basically does not need watering. Natural rainwater is enough for its growth. What needs to be noted here is that drainage measures should be taken during long-term rainy seasons to prevent the tubers from rotting.