How to Grow Honeysuckle: A Complete Guide from Seedling Selection to Harvest
Honeysuckle (scientific name: Lonicera japonica) is a vine with both ornamental and medicinal value. In recent years, it has attracted much attention for its heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. The following is the hot topic data related to honeysuckle in the past 10 days on the entire network:
| hot topics | Discuss the popularity index | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-epidemic effect of honeysuckle | 8.5/10 | Chinese medicine epidemic prevention plan |
| Planting cash crops on balcony | 7.2/10 | home gardening trends |
| Price fluctuations of Chinese medicinal materials | 6.8/10 | market supply and demand |
1. Basic conditions for honeysuckle planting
1.climate requirements: Strong adaptability, cold and drought resistant, optimal growth temperature 15-28℃
2.soil selection: Loose sandy loam soil with a pH value of 6.0-7.5 is best, avoid low-lying waterlogged areas
3.Lighting requirements: At least 4-6 hours of light per day, can also grow in semi-shady environment
| Variety type | flowering period | Yield (dried flowers/mu) |
|---|---|---|
| Big hairy flower | May-July | 80-100kg |
| four seasons flowers | April-October | 120-150kg |
2. Step-by-step planting guide
Step 1: Breeding Method
• Propagation by cuttings: Select one-year-old strong branches, cut 15cm cuttings, and keep 2-3 buds.
• Sowing and propagation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before spring sowing and cover with soil 1-2cm
Step 2: Colonization Management
| Project | Technical requirements |
|---|---|
| spacing between plants | 1.2-1.5m |
| Bracket height | 1.6-2m |
| Base fertilizer dosage | 3000kg/acre of decomposed farmyard manure |
Step 3: Daily maintenance
•watering: Keep the soil moist and control water appropriately during flowering period
•fertilize: Topdress phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering period, and supplement nitrogen fertilizer after harvest.
•pruning: Cut off diseased and weak branches in winter and keep 4-5 main vines.
3. Key points for pest control
| pests and diseases | Symptoms | Prevention and control methods |
|---|---|---|
| powdery mildew | White spots on leaves | Spray 25% fentanin |
| aphids | Young shoots curled | 10% imidacloprid 2000 times solution |
4. Harvesting and processing
1.Best harvest period: When the flower buds are swollen but not open (best in the early morning)
2.Drying method:
• Natural drying: lay the thickness <3cm and avoid turning
• Drying equipment: temperature controlled at 40-50℃
| Processing method | color retention | Chlorogenic acid content |
|---|---|---|
| sun dried | better | 3.2-4.1% |
| Drying | best | 4.5-5.8% |
5. Economic benefit analysis
Current market conditions (latest data in 2023):
• Unified price: 90-120 yuan/kg
• High-quality selection: 150-180 yuan/kg
• Output value per mu: calculated based on 100kg, it can reach 9,000-15,000 yuan
Things to note:
1. To avoid competing for land with crops, it is recommended to use wasteland for planting
2. If there is continuous rain during the flowering period, it is necessary to harvest in advance.
3. The yield of newly planted plants is low in the first two years and enters the high-yield period in the third year.
Through scientific planting management, honeysuckle can be harvested continuously for 10-15 years. It is a unique planting project with both ecological and economic benefits. It is recommended to conduct market research before planting and choose marketable varieties.
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