With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for green healthy food is increasing. As a plant with high medicinal value and health care function, aloes has a strong market demand. Greenhouse planting of aloes can not only increase yield but also meet market demand. This article will introduce the aloes greenhouse planting method in detail to help you master this new choice of green industry.
Aloes greenhouse site selection and construction1. Site selection: The aloes greenhouse should be selected on flat terrain with good drainage and sufficient sunlight, avoiding low-lying, humid, and water-logged areas to prevent affecting the growth of aloes.
2. Greenhouse construction: The aloes greenhouse can use arch-shaped greenhouse or sunlight greenhouse. The size of the greenhouse can be designed according to the planting area and aloes variety. The greenhouse wall can be made of brick and concrete structure or steel structure, and the roof can use glass or polyethylene film.
Aloes greenhouse soil treatment1. Soil disinfection: Before planting aloes, disinfect the greenhouse soil, which can be done with chemical disinfectants or biological agents.
2. Soil improvement: According to the soil test results, improve the soil to enhance fertility, applying organic fertilizers, biological bacterial fertilizers, etc.
3. Deep soil turning: Deep turn the soil to improve soil structure and enhance soil aeration.
Aloes greenhouse planting technology1. Aloes variety selection: Choose varieties that are adaptable, fast-growing, and high-yielding, such as Aloe vera, Aloe vera var. chinensis, etc.
2. Planting time: Aloes greenhouse planting can be carried out in spring and autumn. Spring planting is suitable in March to April, and autumn planting is suitable in September to October.
3. Planting density: Determine a reasonable planting density based on the aloes variety and growth habits, generally planting 3-5 plants per square meter.
4. Planting method: Place the aloes seedlings in the planting trench, cover with soil, and compact, then water thoroughly.
Aloes greenhouse management1. Temperature and humidity control: Maintain the greenhouse temperature at 20-30°C and relative humidity at 40%-60%. In high summer temperatures, measures such as shading and ventilation can be taken to lower the temperature.
2. Water and fertilizer management: Water and fertilize according to the growth needs of aloes, generally watering 1-2 times a week and fertilizing 3-4 times.
3. Pest and disease control: Strengthen pest and disease monitoring, and take measures to control in a timely manner when pests and diseases are found, which can include biological and physical control methods.
Aloes harvesting and processing1. Harvesting: The growth cycle of aloes is generally 1-2 years. When the aloes leaves grow to a certain thickness, they can be harvested.
2. Processing: Clean, slice, and dry the harvested aloes leaves to make products such as aloes powder, aloes juice, and aloes gel.
Aloes greenhouse planting has the characteristics of high benefits and low risk, which is a new choice for the green industry. Mastering the aloes greenhouse planting method helps to increase yield and quality, meeting market demand. Hope this article is helpful to you.