What is the plant of silver bar?

1. What is the plant?

Silver bar is a plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is an annual plant that will wither and die when it encounters frost. It is also a very popular food. It has a long history of cultivation and is cultivated in many regions of my country. Its rhizome is very fine and its leaves are oval. It also has other names, and some areas also call it earth spirit, silver seedling, etc.

2. Growth habits

Silver bars are not drought-tolerant and are suitable for growing in an environment of 20-28℃, while the temperature suitable for tuber growth is 20-25℃. In summer, the above-ground part mainly grows. After entering autumn, the growth rate of the above-ground part will slow down, and the underground tubers will grow at this time. It likes moisture very much and prefers well-drained, deep and fertile soil.

3. Maintenance and management

1. Its growth rate is not very fast and it will not germinate until one month after planting. When its stem grows to 10cm, it is necessary to add water and fertilizer.

2. When you find that it grows taller, you need to pinch it and remove some weeds. If it rains, the water needs to be drained as soon as possible.