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Cultivation methods and precautions of Stevia rebaudiana

Jesse Pinkman
2020-06-30 16:21:02
Temperature: Stevia grows best in the environment of 20-30 ℃, with the lowest tolerance of - 5 ℃. Lighting: it doesn't need much lighting. It can be satisfied by a short time of lighting every day, about 2-3 hours. Watering: it likes humid growing environment. It's best to keep the soil moist at ordinary times. Fertilizer: apply top dressing once at seedling, growth stage and maturity stage respectively, and do not apply too much at seedling stage.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: Stevia rebaudiana has a certain ability of low temperature resistance, and can survive at - 5 ℃. The best temperature is between 20 - 30 ℃, don't worry about it in winter.

2. Light: it is sensitive to light and can be placed in a place with good light during maintenance. The time of illumination does not need to be too long. 2 - 3 hours a day is enough.

3. Watering: it likes to grow in a place with high humidity, and keep the soil slightly moist during the cultivation period, because its drought resistance is relatively poor, and water will be listless if it is a little defective.

4. Fertilizer: after the seedlings survive, it is necessary to apply fertilizer once. It should be applied once during its growth period, and then fertilized once after it matures. Growing period topdressing can be more appropriate to ensure that it needs nutrients for growth

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Transplanting: the best time for transplanting is from May to June, when the temperature is about 15 ℃, and the survival rate is relatively high, as long as there is no late frost, it will be ok

2. Propagation: sowing is the most common mode of propagation of Stevia rebaudiana. Before sowing, the soil should be wetted with water. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, spray water to keep moisture and wait for germination.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Bridge building insect: the main harm is to gnaw the leaves of plants. After finding the bridge building insect, spray it with 40% Omethoate 1000 times diluent, and it will have effect after several times.

2. Leaf spot: This is a common disease, mainly caused by poor ventilation. After getting sick, spray with carbendazim in time, once a half month, and it will be effective soon.

4. Other issues

1. Edible: Stevia can be eaten, and its leaves can be eaten directly. After washing, it can be used to make water or porridge. It's very sweet.

2. Whether it can be cultured indoors: it can be cultured indoors, because it needs less light, as long as it pays attention to ventilation, it can also be cultured well indoors

Stevia rebaudiana

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