How to grow thorn buds indoors
In recent years, with the rise of urban agriculture and home gardening, growing Aralia elata (scientific name: Aralia elata) indoors has become a new choice for many plant lovers. The old thorn buds not only have ornamental value, but the young buds are also edible and rich in nutrients. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the indoor cultivation method of thorn buds.
1. Basic introduction to thorn buds
Aralia elata, also known as Aralia elata, is a perennial deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Its buds are a wild vegetable in spring, rich in many vitamins and minerals, and have high edible and medicinal value. In recent years, as people pay more attention to healthy diet, the indoor cultivation of thorn buds has gradually become popular.
| Properties | Description |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Aralia elata |
| Family | Araliaceae Araliaceae |
| Origin | East Asia (China, Japan, South Korea) |
| growth habits | Likes cool and humid environment, strong cold tolerance |
| Edible parts | spring buds |
2. Indoor cultivation method of thorn buds
1. Planting container selection
Choose a pot with a diameter of 30-40 cm and a depth of 25-30 cm, making sure it has good drainage holes. The material is preferably clay or plastic.
2. Soil preparation
| Ingredients | Proportion | function |
|---|---|---|
| humus soil | 40% | Provide organic matter |
| garden soil | 30% | base matrix |
| river sand | 20% | Improve drainage |
| decomposed organic fertilizer | 10% | Provide nutrients |
3. Lighting requirements
The old thorn buds like scattered light and should be placed indoors on a windowsill facing east or north to receive 4-6 hours of light every day. Avoid direct sunlight in summer.
4. Temperature control
| season | suitable temperature | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| spring | 15-20℃ | The germination period needs to remain stable |
| summer | Not exceeding 28℃ | Pay attention to ventilation and cooling |
| autumn | 10-18℃ | Promote lignification |
| winter | Not lower than 5℃ | Dormant period management |
5. Watering management
Keep the soil moist but not stagnant. Water every 2-3 days during the spring growing season, every day in summer, and reduce to once a week in winter. Spray can be used to moisturize when the air is dry.
6. Key points of fertilization
| growth stage | Fertilizer type | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| budding stage | Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium balanced fertilizer | Once every 2 weeks |
| growth period | High nitrogen fertilizer | Once every 10 days |
| autumn | Phosphorus and potassium fertilizer | 1 time per month |
| winter | stop fertilizing | - |
3. Common problems and solutions
1. Leaves turn yellow
Possible causes: Overwatering, insufficient light, or poor nutrition. Solution: Adjust watering frequency, increase light, and supplement trace element fertilizers.
2. Pest and disease control
| pests and diseases | Symptoms | Prevention and control methods |
|---|---|---|
| Starscream | Yellow spots appear on leaves | Spray abamectin |
| aphids | The shoots have mucus | soapy water spray |
| powdery mildew | Leaves white and powdery | Sulfur powder control |
4. Harvesting and Utilization
In spring, when the buds grow to 10-15 cm, they can be harvested. Pick the top 2-3 buds each time. After harvesting, it can be used for cold salad, stir-fry or soup, and has a unique fragrance.
5. Summary
Indoor cultivation of thorn buds requires attention to the control of light, temperature and humidity. Proper fertilization and pest and disease control are key. Through scientific maintenance methods, you can easily grow healthy and delicious thorn sprouts at home, which can be viewed and eaten, killing two birds with one stone.
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