Where is Honeysuckle suitable for planting
This article provides a detailed explanation of where honeysuckle is suitable for planting, as well as the techniques for planting and cultivating this green plant. The specific contents are as follows:
You may know honeysuckle tea, but you may not be aware of the planting techniques for honeysuckle. Due to its beneficial effects, many people choose to plant honeysuckle. However, planting requires skill, and it's not possible without technique. Let me tell you about the planting techniques and management methods for honeysuckle. The name "honeysuckle" comes from "Compendium of Materia Medica." It is named because the flower, which is white when it first blooms, later turns yellow.
I. Honeysuckle Seedling Propagation
1. Seed Propagation
Sow in April, soak the seeds in warm water at 35-40°C for 24 hours, then mix with 2-3 times the amount of wet sand to germinate. Sow when about 30% of the seeds have split. Make furrows 21-22 cm apart on the ridge for sowing, cover with 1 cm of soil, and spray water every 2 days. Seedlings can emerge in about 10 days. Transplant in autumn or the following spring, using about 15 kg of seeds per hectare.
2. Honeysuckle Cutting Propagation
Generally carried out in the rainy season. In the summer and autumn during overcast and rainy weather, select healthy, disease-free 1-2-year-old branches, cut into 30-35 cm lengths, remove the lower leaves, and use as cuttings immediately. On selected land, dig holes 1.6 m apart in rows and 1.5 m apart in plants, with a depth of 16-18 cm. Place 5-6 cuttings in each hole, buried斜立ly in the soil, leaving 7-10 cm above the ground. Fill the soil and press down (well-drained sandy soil is best).
Before the cuttings take root, it is important to provide shade to avoid direct sunlight that can cause the branches to dry out. Cutting propagation can also be used; in July-August, make furrows 23-26 cm apart, about 16 cm deep, with a plant spacing of 2 cm. Place the cuttings斜立ly in the furrows, fill the soil, and press down. Well-drained sandy soil is the best for seedling soil, as it promotes the fastest root growth and is less likely to be invaded by bacteria, preventing branch rot. Water after planting, and water every 2 days during dry spells. Roots can form in about half a month, and transplanting can be done in the following spring or autumn.
II. Pruning and Shaping
Pruning is carried out from the fall after the leaves have fallen to the spring before the new growth starts. Generally, strong branches are pruned lightly, weak branches are pruned more heavily, and all branches are pruned. When pruning, it is important to ensure that new growth allows for good ventilation and light. Cut off weak, old, and basal branches. For poor soil conditions, pruning should be heavier. For older plants, cut off the old branches to promote new growth. Young plants should focus on shaping, with light pruning. usually, 4-5 main branches are left in hilly areas, and 1-2 in flat areas. The top of the main branches should be cut to promote thickening and upright growth.
Shaping is done in conjunction with pruning. The principle is to build on soil and water management, promote overall growth, make full use of space, increase the amount of branches and leaves, make the plant shape more reasonable, and significantly increase flowering and yield. Pruning results in a relatively concentrated flowering time, which is convenient for harvesting and processing. Pruning can make branches grow upright, and removing weak and basal branches is beneficial for the formation of new flowers. Prune after harvesting the flowers, then apply a quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer and water to promote early flowering of the next batch. This way, flowers can be harvested four times a year.
III. Honeysuckle Growth Habits
The growth and development of honeysuckle can be roughly divided into three periods: the germination and leaf expansion period, the bud and flowering period, and the growth停滞 period.
1. Germination and Leaf Expansion Period: Leaf buds start to germinate in late March and leaves grow in early April.
2. Bud and Flowering Period: Flower buds start to form in late May, and flowers bloom 15 days later. The first batch of flowers, which account for 80%-90% of the annual yield, starts from Grain Full to芒种 (late May to early June). The second batch of flowers, accounting for 15%-20% of the annual yield, blooms from late July to early August. Flower buds are green first, then turn white, and bloom in the afternoon from 4 to 5 pm.
3. Growth Stagnation Period: After the second batch of flowers bloom, the fruit sets, and the fruit ripens in September. After the frost in late October, some leaves wither and enter the overwintering state.
Honeysuckle begins to produce more flowers after 3-5 years of planting, reaches high yield after 7-8 years, and starts to decline after 20 years, requiring renewal. Honeysuckle prefers sunny and mild, moist environments, with an optimal growth temperature of 20-30 degrees. It is cold and drought-resistant and not particular about soil, growing well in both acidic and alkaline soils.
The above-sharing on where honeysuckle is suitable for planting and the specific contents of honeysuckle planting techniques and cultivation management are for everyone's reference and operation.