Planting environment Sowing and seedling cultivation of saffron Transplanting and management of saffron harvesting and processing saffron, also known as saffron, is a precious medicinal plant that has effects such as activating blood circulation to remove blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, anti-inflammation and swelling. In recent years, with people's attention to health preservation, the market demand for saffron has increased year by year. How can we grow high-quality saffron? This article will introduce you in detail the cultivation and maintenance methods of saffron. Planting environment of saffron 1. Geographical location and climatic conditions: saffron is suitable for planting in areas at an altitude of 1,500 - 2,500 meters. The climate is mild, sunshine is abundant, and rainfall is moderate. In my country, saffron is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang and other places.
2. Soil requirements: Saffron has no strict requirements on soil, but sandy soil with good drainage, deep soil layer and high organic matter content is better. Sowing and seedling raising of saffron 1. Sowing time: saffron is generally sown in spring, and the specific time depends on local climatic conditions.
2. Sowing method: Sprinkle saffron seeds evenly on the sowing bed, covering the soil with a thickness of about 1 cm to keep the soil moist.
3. Nurturing: About 30 days after sowing, the seeds germinate. At this time, the shade should be properly shaded and the soil should be kept moist. When the seedlings grow to about 10 centimeters, they can be transplanted. Transplanting and management of saffron 1. Transplanting time: Transplanting of saffron is usually carried out in spring, and water must be watered before transplanting to facilitate root recovery.
2. Transplanting method: Transplant according to the specifications of 40 cm row spacing and 30 cm plant spacing. The planting depth is appropriate to bury the root system.
3. Management measures: (1) Fertilization: During the growth of saffron, sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied, and the topdressing should be mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to maintain soil fertility.
(2) Watering: Saffron likes a humid environment. Keep the soil moist during growth, but avoid standing water.
(3) Weeding: Remove weeds in the field in a timely manner to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
(4) Pest and insect pest control: Saffron is vulnerable to pests and diseases and should be controlled in time. Harvest and processing of saffron 1. Harvest time: The flowering period of saffron is autumn, and is generally harvested from September to October.
2. Harvest method: Pick the styles together with the flower heads to avoid damaging the filaments.
3. Processing method: The harvested saffron is dried, dried, screened and other processes to make a finished product.
The cultivation and maintenance of saffron is not difficult. You only need to master the key links such as planting environment, sowing and seedling raising, transplanting management, harvesting and processing to grow high-quality saffron. I hope this article can provide you with useful reference and wish you success in planting!