How to cultivate Aconitum

1. Soil

Aconitum is more suitable for cultivation on sandy soil with deep soil layer, medium soil fertility, loose soil and good drainage performance. Avoid continuous cropping, otherwise it will lead to variety degeneration and slow growth.

2. Temperature

It is a thermophilic plant, and 23-30℃ is most suitable for its growth. If the temperature is too high during summer planting, you can water the plants once every 8 days. This allows the aconite to enter a dormant state in the soil and then sprout and grow again in the second year. When the weather is too cold in winter, you should pay attention to insulation measures. If conditions permit, you can choose to plant in a greenhouse or shed.

3. Lighting

Adequate light and lighting should be maintained all year round. Adequate sunlight can promote its metabolism, increase the secretion of aconitine, mesaconitine, aconitine A and other ingredients, and increase its medicinal value. Otherwise, developmental delay or even growth withering may occur.

4. Fertilization

Top dressing should be applied when the seedlings are 6 cm tall and during the first root pruning. When applying fertilizer for the first time, the ratio of decomposed cake fertilizer to diluted manure should be about 1:25. When applying fertilizer for the second time, the ratio should be 1:12.5.

5. Watering

The supply of water should be guaranteed, and a slightly humid environment is beneficial to its health. Normally, watering is sufficient once every 2-3 days. If the soil is dry for a long time, water should be added in time according to the specific situation. After the temperature rises suddenly, water should be applied once in the morning and once in the evening. During the rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage to prevent the occurrence of root disorder.

6. Notes

1. The surrounding weeds should be removed in time to prevent their nutrients from being robbed.

2. Pay attention to prevent common diseases of Aconitum such as white rot. Attention should be paid to timely disinfection of the soil, and behaviors that may cause diseases, such as continuous cropping and untimely drainage, should be avoided.