Where is honeysuckle suitable for planting
This article introduces the suitable planting locations for honeysuckle and the environmental conditions for growing this greenery flower. It contains some useful knowledge and tips, so it's recommended to save it for later reference!
Today, I'll share with you the method of planting honeysuckle. My hometown is Pingyi Zhengcheng Town, a national-known honeysuckle planting area. Here, honeysuckle is everywhere, covering the mountains and fields. We had to learn to pick honeysuckle since childhood, which was a nightmare for us. During the picking season, it was the busiest time, waking up early every morning and not returning home until it was dark outside. We picked for thirteen or fourteen hours a day, and it can be said that both adults and children dread the two weeks of honeysuckle picking.
Planting honeysuckle is actually quite simple because it is adaptable, easy to survive, and suitable for various soil types. Below, I'll summarize the planting methods for honeysuckle.
One, planting: In early spring or summer, choose the current year's branches, cut them, and insert them into the soil, keeping it moist. They will usually take root and sprout within ten days, very easy to survive. You can start harvesting honeysuckle the following year.
Two, fertilizing: We usually apply fertilizer once, applying chemical fertilizer or diammonium phosphate after the first rain in early spring. Using a mixture of soil and manure is even better. Generally, one spoonful per plant is sufficient. Some people also apply fertilizer after the first picking to promote the growth of the second batch of honeysuckle.
Three, weeding: Honeysuckle is usually planted on hillsides with many weeds, so herbicides should not be used. Manual weeding should be done in time. In recent years, we didn't know how to use herbicides for weeding here, which resulted in the widespread death of honeysuckle. Therefore, herbicides are not recommended.
Four, watering: Although honeysuckle is drought-resistant, it grows more vigorously with more fertilizer and water. Therefore, watering should be done in time, especially in the spring when there is less rain and it's the time for honeysuckle to develop the first batch of flowers, so it's important to water sufficiently.
Five, pest control: In spring, prevent aphids and caterpillars, and in autumn, prevent a type of leaf-rolling caterpillar. Pesticides can be sprayed for pest control.
Six, harvesting: The medicinal value of honeysuckle is highest when the large white flower buds are unopened. Once they bloom, the efficacy decreases. Honeysuckle flowers around 4 pm every afternoon, so it's important to catch the right time for picking. The best time is to pick the flower buds in the morning, as they have the best medicinal efficacy.
The above introduces the suitable planting locations for honeysuckle and the detailed content of the environmental conditions for growing honeysuckle. I hope it can be helpful to you!