Choose suitable perilla varieties, prepare breeding tools, plant perilla daily maintenance, harvest and utilization As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are pursuing a green and healthy lifestyle. Potted plants have become a popular choice for family cultivation because of their easy maintenance and strong decoration. As a kind of herb with a unique aroma, perilla is not only beautiful, but also has high medicinal value. How to successfully cultivate potted perilla at home? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the cultivation method of potted perilla. Select the right perilla variety Before cultivating potted perilla, we must first choose the right variety. Currently, common perilla varieties on the market include Japanese perilla, China perilla, etc. Japanese perilla has small leaves and a strong aroma, making it suitable for potted cultivation; China perilla has large leaves and grows rapidly, making it suitable for large-scale planting. Choose the right variety according to personal preferences and breeding space. The following tools are needed to prepare breeding tools to cultivate potted perilla: 1. Flower pots: Choose flower pots with good air permeability and good drainage, such as purple sand pots, ceramic pots, etc.
2. Nutrient soil: Select acidic soil suitable for the growth of vanilla, such as peat soil, legular soil, etc.
3. Watering pot: used for daily watering.
4. Fertilizer: Select liquid fertilizer suitable for the growth of vanilla. Planting perilla 1. Watering: Before planting perilla, first put a tile on the bottom of the flowerpot to facilitate drainage, fill the flowerpot with nutritious soil, and pour it through with water.
2. Planting: Sprinkle perilla seeds or seedlings evenly on the soil surface and gently cover them with fine soil to a thickness of about 1 cm.
3. Watering: Keep the soil moist and gradually reduce the frequency of watering after the perilla germinates. Daily maintenance 1. Watering: Perilla likes a humid environment, but it is not suitable for standing water. During the growth period, keep the soil slightly moist. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of perilla, liquid fertilizer is applied once a month to promote its growth.
3. Trim: Regularly trim the branches and leaves of perilla to remove the withered and sick parts to keep the plants neat and beautiful.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Perilla is susceptible to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and insect pests are discovered, timely measures must be taken, such as spraying pesticides. Harvesting and utilizing Perilla has a short growth cycle and is generally harvested 2-3 months after planting. When harvesting, the leaves of perilla are picked and can be used for cooking, making tea or making vanilla essential oil.
Potted perilla cultivation is simple and easy, which can not only beautify the home environment, but also add freshness to life. Through the above breeding methods, I believe you will be able to successfully cultivate delicious perilla at home. Let us enjoy this green and healthy life together!