Taboo of domestic leek lotus root
The record of offering sacrifices to sheep and leeks in Song Taizong Chunhua for three years. Although the sacrifice is revered, you will feel lucky that you don't grow leeks at home. As a result, the saying of not planting leeks gradually formed. In ancient times, people subconsciously thought that nine-year-old family members would be associated with leeks. The two are homophonic. It was a bad omen, so I began to avoid it, so there was a saying that my family was nine years old and didn't grow leeks.
In ancient times, it was also believed that leeks could not be planted in shady houses even if they were not sealed, and leeks could be planted in flowerpots facing the sun. However, in fact, it is very good to grow leeks. Keeping leek lotus in the right place can bring good luck and improve feng shui, so it is planted in the south.
Cultivation techniques of leek
Leek lotus root is best raised with fertile and loose sand, and the humidity should be ensured when planting. To give it a sunny growth environment, it is easy to stop flowering in a cool environment for a long time. You can apply organic fertilizer or phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to it, usually once every 2-3 months. Proper application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer will make bulbs more hypertrophy and more conducive to flowering.
In spring, the bulbs are dug out and the old soil is disposed of. A 20 cm flowerpot can grow about 6- 10 bulbs. If a large number of bulbs need to be propagated, they can be planted deeply. The soil covers the bulbs by 3 cm, so that they can bloom as long as possible, and they can be planted separately next spring. Amaranth generally does not suffer from pests and diseases, so the old roots should be pruned in time during the usual maintenance process. Once pests and diseases are found, spray chemicals in time to avoid harming more plants.