Ephedra Sinica has strong adaptability and no strict requirement for soil, and can grow well in sandy loam and sandy soil.Do not plant in clay with strong water retention, which is prone to root rot.When planting it, the PH value of the soil used is about 8.
Ephedra Sinica Stapf is suitable for cultivation in northern China, and the optimum temperature is 15-22 .It is very cold-resistant, and most of the northern areas can spend the winter outdoors.
When the seedlings do not emerge at the initial stage, the amount of watering should be less and the watering should be frequent to keep the soil moist so as to facilitate the lifting of seedlings.The seedling stage is about 7-15 days, during which there is no water in the soil, and no vigorous irrigation is allowed.After it has grown, it can be dried and watered.
When it grows to about 5 branches, add a certain amount of urea to promote its growth.After mid-August, a small amount of phosphorus fertilizer can be applied to promote its lignification and ensure the safe overwintering of seedlings.
In the seedling stage of Ephedra Sinica, the prevention and control of mole crickets should be done well. The method is to mix methamidophos with stir-fried wheat bran and sprinkle it around the planting area.Home farming does not need to be prevented.Aphid pests may also occur, generally occurs in mid-July, the use of 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate diluted 300 times spray, the effect is obvious.
