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Culture method of Chicory

Marie Schrader
2020-07-01 16:41:34
It is a perennial herb. The stem is erect, hollow and has many branches. Its leaves are alternate and oblanceolate. It is head like inflorescence, corolla is tongue like, color is blue. It is widely distributed, not only in many parts of China, but also in many other countries, such as Europe, North Africa and so on.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: it is a warm variety, which can be kept at 15-25 ℃. Its distribution range also includes more northerly areas, so its cold resistance is very good. However, too sultry environment will damage its health, so it can not be in a place with bad ventilation and very high temperature

2. Light: Wild chicory will be distributed in the place with sufficient sunshine, which shows that it has higher requirements for sunshine, so try not to let the sunshine too weak, or it will affect its growth and quality. In case of too strong light, it is better to shade

3. Watering: when chicory grows fast, it needs more water. It needs to be replenished in time, and it is best to be watered thoroughly. But also remember to drain the water in rainy season. Don't get too much water. If it is in dormancy, it can't be watered too much

4. Fertilization: chicory does not need much fertilizer, as long as there is enough nutrition in the soil, usually the amount of topdressing is not much

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: sowing method is available. About one week before sowing, the selected seeds should be placed in a ventilated place for a day or two, which can effectively improve the germination rate. Generally speaking, it is suitable to plant seeds from June to August. In the substrate, a certain amount of base fertilizer should be mixed and turned evenly. Can use "direct seeding" way to sow, after sowing, pour enough water, also need to be even

2. Pruning: in normal times, some dry and aging leaves can be cut off in time; moreover, too dense leaves that affect ventilation and light transmission can also be cut off. Then is the pruning of flowers, mainly after flowering.

chicory

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: there is "downy mildew", which is very harmful. It's better to control before it happens, for example, spray with chlorothalonil once every ten days or half a month. After occurrence, it can be treated with Anke classification. In addition, there is also the possibility of "putrefaction", which is often controlled by tolbutine methyl. It is best to disinfect the seeds, so that the probability of disease will be reduced.

2. Pests: there are not many pests at ordinary times, which can be prevented in advance.

Cichorium intybus

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: although it tastes bitter, it is non-toxic, and it is also a medicinal material.

2. Can you keep it at home? It's not an ornamental plant. It's not very common to keep it at home.

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