Key points of polyporus umbellatus planting technology

Polyporus umbellatus (Poria cocos) is a common Chinese herbal medicine, which has many functions such as clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis and detumescence. The planting techniques of Polyporus umbellatus are as follows.

First of all, Polyporus umbellatus is suitable for growth in acidic soil, and the soil pH value should be between 4.5 and 5.5. Generally speaking, the soil moisture should be kept between 60% and 70%. In summer, we should pay attention to spraying water on Polyporus umbellatus in time to keep the soil moist. The suitable growth temperature is 20℃-25℃, too high or too low will affect the growth of Polyporus umbellatus.

There are generally two planting methods of Polyporus umbellatus, one is direct planting and the other is transplanting. The direct planting method is relatively simple, as long as the seeds of Polyporus umbellatus are evenly scattered on the soil surface, then covered with soil and poured with a little water. Transplanting method needs to raise seedlings in seedling tray first, and when the seedlings grow to 5-6 cm, transplant the seedlings into pots or fields.

The management of Polyporus umbellatus mainly includes fertilization, weeding and pest control. In terms of fertilization, Polyporus umbellatus needs sufficient nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and it can be properly topdressed during the growing season. Weeds should be removed in time when weeding to keep the soil around Polyporus umbellatus soft and breathable. In pest control, chemical agents or biological control methods can be used, but attention should be paid to the dosage and frequency of agents to avoid environmental pollution.

Generally speaking, the planting technology of Polyporus umbellatus is not complicated. As long as we pay attention to the control of soil, humidity, temperature and other factors, as well as the management of fertilization, weeding and pest control, we can get better planting effect.