What is the value of Phytolacca

Green manure value of Phytolacca japonica

As a green manure for fertilizing fields, Phytolacca is very rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and has a very significant fertilizer effect. Production practice has proved that Phytolacca is better than other green grasses and green leaves. On the one hand, this is because Phytolacca itself contains more nutrients, and on the other hand, the stems and leaves of Phytolacca are tender, easy to decompose, and easily absorbed and utilized by crops.

Manganese-accumulating value of Phytolacca japonica

Heavy metals in soil have been a hot topic in recent years. Heavy metal pollution has a significant impact on the environment and human health, among which manganese is one of the important research objects. Manganese cannot be degraded after accumulating in the soil, making its control more difficult. Current investigations and studies have shown that Phytolacca americana has a significant enrichment effect on manganese and can effectively reduce the manganese content in the soil.

The biological pesticide value of Phytolacca japonica

It is reported that grinding the dried fruits of Phytolacca americana into dry powder and sprinkling it into water can kill snails with schistosomiasis. Its efficacy is not easily affected by the external environment and its toxicity to mammals is also very low. It is a very safe biological pesticide.

Edible value of Phytolacca

There are currently two types of Phytolacca americana distributed in my country. One type has purple-red stems, which are poisonous and inedible. The other type has green stems, and the seedlings of this type of Phytolacca americana are edible. It is a high-quality wild vegetable, and the tender shoots that sprout in the spring of the second year can be eaten.

Ecological value of Phytolacca

The roots of Phytolacca are fleshy and thick, and the root system is deep and wide, with a very significant soil-fixing effect. The aboveground part of Phytolacca grows and reproduces quickly, and has a strong water and soil conservation effect.