Cultivation methods and precautions of Bupleurum

1. Soil

According to the characteristics of Bupleurum chinense that it is drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging, when choosing soil, it is advisable to choose loam and sandy loam or gently sloping land with deep soil layer, loose and breathable soil and good drainage. The land should be plowed and harrowed several times before planting, and 30,000 kg/hectare of rotted manure should be applied as base fertilizer.

2. Water

Bupleurum likes to grow in a moist soil environment, but is most afraid of waterlogging in the ground. Before the rainy season arrives, the furrows should be cleaned in time to ensure smooth drainage and reduce the occurrence of field diseases, so that plants can grow healthily.

3. Fertilization

The first fertilization of Bupleurum is carried out during the first thinning combined with intertillage, the second fertilization is carried out during the final seedling height combined with intertillage, and the third fertilization is carried out when the seedlings are 30-40 cm tall. If potassium fertilizer is applied separately, organic potassium fertilizer can be sprayed on the leaves, and 30,000 kg/hectare of decomposed manure can be applied as base fertilizer.

4. Lighting

When it is in the seedling stage, it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight and needs to be shaded. After it grows to maturity, it should have enough sunlight, and a sunny environment will be more conducive to its growth. Generally speaking, it can grow well as long as the maintenance environment is not shaded.