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Cultivation methods and precautions of taro

Saul Goodman
2020-07-23 08:46:13
Soil: choose the fertile soil with good drainage and air permeability, which can be mixed with 1 part perlite, 3 parts peat and 2 parts pond mud. Temperature: it can be kept between 20 and 30 degrees, but the most suitable temperature in the daytime is between 18 and 21 degrees, while the most suitable temperature in the evening is between 16 and 18 degrees, and it can not be lower than 10 degrees in winter. Sunshine: the taro is a shade loving plant. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. It should be shaded in summer.

Soil

Drainage, good permeability of soil, and have sufficient nutrients. You can use 1 part perlite + 3 parts peat + 2 parts tangmud as the planting soil.

Temperature

It is originally produced in subtropical and tropical areas, so it is not afraid of high temperature. Therefore, the temperature of breeding can be between 20 ° C and 30 ° C, but the most suitable temperature in the daytime is between 18 ° C and 21 ° C, while the most suitable temperature in the evening is between 16 ° C and 18 ° C. Winter can not be less than 10 ℃, too cold may be frostbitten.

Sunshine

It is originally a shade loving plant. If it grows in the sun for a long time, it is not good. Especially in summer, when the temperature is above 30 ℃, if there is direct sunlight at this time, it is easy to damage the leaves, and at the same time, it will give other pests opportunities. You can choose to breed under the shade of trees. If you breed in the room, you can put it behind the curtain, or in a bright place.

Moisture

The period from March to October is the most vigorous period for its growth. During this period, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water. In summer, it can be watered three to four times a day, and in other seasons, it can be watered once to three times a day. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the air is highly humid. If it is too dry for a long time, it will make the leaves shrink and cannot be restored. Therefore, it is necessary to sprinkle water on the leaves and surrounding areas many times a day. After the temperature gradually drops, it is necessary to Reduce the number of times of watering, in order to prevent cold damage.

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Nutrient

In the growth period, fertilization can be carried out every half month and next month. At the same time, foliar fertilization can be carried out once a week for three consecutive weeks, and then the spraying can be suspended for one week.

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