How To Plant Butterfly Pea
The method of planting butterfly beans
The butterfly beans have beautiful colors and are widely used. If you want to plant butterfly beans, you should understand the method.
The first thing to do is to choose seeds. Good seeds are the foundation of planting. Choose the seeds that are full and bright in color, and discard the shriveled and damaged seeds. In this way, the tillers are expected, and the plants are healthy.
The second time is to prepare the land. Butterfly beans are suitable for fertile soil, and the drainage is good. Till the land first to make the soil loose and remove weeds and gravel. Following the application of base fertilizers, it is appropriate to use organic fertilizers, such as decomposed manure and compost. Sprinkle the soil evenly, and then mix it, so that the fertile soil can blend, and prepare a good environment for the roots and growth of butterfly beans.
When sowing, there is also attention to it. It is suitable for late spring and early summer, when the temperature is getting warmer and there is no risk of frost. It can be broadcast live on the ground, or seedlings can be raised first and then transplanted. For live broadcasters, dig shallow holes at appropriate intervals, sow two or three seeds per hole, cover the soil thinly about one to two inches, and press it lightly to make the seeds and soil close. For seedlings, choose a suitable seedling pot, fill the seedling soil, water it well, wait for the water to seep down, sow the seeds on it, cover the soil slightly thinly, and place it in a warm and ventilated place with astigmatism. Pay attention to moisturizing every day, and spray water on the soil surface when it is slightly dry, so as not to cause seed rot due to excessive moisture.
When the seedlings come out, when the If the seedlings are too dense, nutrients and light compete for each other, which is unfavorable for growth. Leave strong and weak, and leave one healthy seedling per hole or pot.
When growing, field management cannot be ignored. Butterfly beans like the sun and need sufficient light. However, when the sun is hot in summer, it will be shaded a little to avoid burns. It is drought-resistant and can be watered appropriately. If the soil is dry and then watered, it will be watered thoroughly. Avoid root rot caused by water accumulation. Top-dressing in a timely manner. During the period of growth and prosperity, apply thin fertilizer once a month. It is better to use compound fertilizer. Apply it according to the instructions to promote its flourishing.
And prevent diseases and insect pests. Butterfly beans are occasionally infected with diseases, such as leaf spot disease. If they see diseased leaves, they will be removed and destroyed to prevent the spread. Insects such as aphids can be sprayed with natural repellents, such as pepper water and garlic water, or treated with natural enemies. Less chemical pesticides are used to keep the plants green and natural.
In this way, according to these methods and careful efforts, butterfly beans will bloom and bloom, which can be appreciated or used for other purposes.
