How to plant Acorus calamus, planting methods and maintenance points

Growth environment requirements of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus likes a cool and humid environment and is not resistant to direct glare. Summer needs shade, not cold-resistant. Otherwise, the temperature in the planting area should not be lower than 4 degrees, otherwise the plant will be frozen, and it likes the humid growth environment. The humidity of soil is generally around 90%. If properly maintained, the yield of fresh goods per mu can reach 400 to 500 kg, and dry goods 120- 140 kg.

Planting time of Acorus calamus

The planting time of Acorus calamus depends on the different temperatures in different regions, and the suitable germination temperature is between 20-25 degrees. It is planted in February-May in the south of the Yangtze River Basin and in1-May in the south.

Planting method of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus can be propagated by seeds, the ripe fruits are cleaned and planted indoors in autumn to keep the soil moist. Under the condition of about 20 degrees, it will germinate in early spring and then be isolated and cultured. When the seedlings grow strong, they can be transplanted.

In addition, Acorus calamus is suitable for planting in fertile and soft places, the soil should not be too wet, and the environment should be well ventilated, so that it can germinate faster. In the growing period, it is wet when it is dry, and it is soaked when it is not dry. Pay attention to drainage in rainy weather. In order to ensure its good growth, it is sometimes necessary to topdress the roots once or twice.

Key points of high-yield cultivation of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus has strong adaptability to the environment, so it can be extensively managed, keep the soil moist during the growth period, topdressing for 2-3 times, and weeding in intertillage with fertilization. In the early stage, nitrogen fertilizer was mainly applied, before flowering, phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer were mainly applied, and each fertilization should be put into the mud to remove fallen leaves in winter.

Matters needing attention in Acorus calamus cultivation

Acorus calamus should not be near the roots every time it is fertilized. Fertilizer must be buried about 5 cm on the soil surface. Before wintering, clean up the litter on the ground, understand the diseases and pests, and prune the dense branches.