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Now more and more farmers have begun to grow Scutellaria baicalensis, but they are not very familiar with the cultivation technology of Scutellaria baicalensis. Today, the editor will talk about how to grow Scutellaria baicalensis. The first is the selection of soil. The plant Scutellaria baicalensis has certain requirements for the soil. The most suitable one is that the air permeability is relatively good, the water absorption cannot be poor, and the nutrients in the soil cannot be insufficient. The most unique point is that the best planting site is in an area with higher terrain. Scutellaria baicalensis prefers a cool environment, but at the same time it also needs more abundant sunlight. Therefore, after selecting the farmland, we must also organize the farmland accordingly before planting.

The time to tidy up the farmland is generally in late autumn or early winter. The farmland is turned over to remove all useless things in the soil or things that will affect the growth of the main stem. When we turn the soil, we must control the depth. Basically, 50 cm deep loosening is the best. After we finish turning the soil, we need to let the soil dry in the sun for a while, or keep it in the deep plowing state directly during the winter, so as to use the sun to kill the pests in the soil, and ultra-low temperature can also achieve this purpose.

When we plow the soil, we can also apply some fertilizer, which can also increase the organic matter in the soil and provide a better growth environment for Scutellaria baicalensis. After that, we need to make a bed of a certain width on the farmland. The shape of this bed can be made into a turtle back shape, and then we also need to make some ridges. The size of these ridges can be determined according to the specific situation. Doing these things can promote the growth of Scutellaria baicalensis, and can make its underground rhizomes grow stronger.

The selection of seeds is very important. It is a relatively important criterion for growing Scutellaria baicalensis. Generally speaking, we should choose relatively complete varieties. We should choose the best varieties according to our own planting standards. We cannot just choose the high-quality varieties. Many external factors also need to be taken into consideration. Be sure to choose the main stem that is not damaged and has not been infected with diseases and insect pests. Only in this way can the seeds produced be the best. They can be harvested when the pods turn yellow and the seeds lose color, and then they can be dried and threshed.

As for selecting seeds, here is a relatively convenient and effective method, which is to put the seeds in cold water and wait for a while. If you find that the seeds are floating on the water, it means that the quality of these seeds is not good, so we should choose the seeds that sink to the bottom. After scooping up these high-quality seeds, they need to be dried immediately and then put aside for later use.

There is a layer of skin on the outside of Scutellaria baicalensis seeds, so in order to increase the germination rate of the seeds, we need to pierce this skin. The more common way is to use special equipment to break the skin, but you can also use some chemical methods to break it. However, before doing so, it is better to ask a professional. After preparing the seeds, you can start planting. There are many times to plant Scutellaria baicalensis. Except for winter, it can be planted in the other three seasons.

In spring, it is usually mid-March, and the temperature at this time is more suitable for seed germination. In autumn, it is planted in September and the germination rate is fast. However, if planted in the north, the planting time needs to be earlier, because the beginning of winter in the north will be earlier, and it may take until early spring of the following year for the seeds to germinate. If it is planted in some areas with relatively scarce water, it is not recommended to plant it in spring and autumn. If planted in these two seasons, the seedlings that grow will not be good. It can be sown in June and July in summer, because this period of time has more rainfall and the air is relatively humid. The seeds can germinate more easily at this time, and the seedlings that grow out will be healthier.

In the future, we need to do some management work in the growth process. During the growth period of seedlings, we need to observe the growth of seedlings at regular intervals. If some seedlings do not grow well or there are diseased or bad seedlings, we need to remove these seedlings in time, and then we need to supplement them with healthy seedlings. Immediate thinning and seedling replacement is necessary, which is very beneficial for mid- and late-stage growth and development. There is also the issue of weed removal. Once weeds are found, they must be removed quickly to prevent them from affecting the growth of the plants.

During the period of faster growth, fertilizer must be kept up, and sufficient nutrients are the key to the growth of the main stem. Generally, during the growth process, it is necessary to apply fertilizer two or three times, and as for chemical fertilizers, basically some organic fertilizers or organic fertilizers are all fine. After applying fertilizer, the soil should be loosened. Scutellaria baicalensis's requirement for water is not very high. Unless the weather is extremely dry, it basically does not need to be watered.

After saying so much, everyone should have a certain understanding of the cultivation of Scutellaria baicalensis, and I hope that what the editor said can really help everyone.