The fungus, known as a perennial vine from the Kwai flowering genus, is characterized by its thickened, elastic leaves that are both tasty and smooth. Its texture and flavor resemble those of fungi, which is why it's called "fungus." Here’s an improved and expanded guide to cultivating this edible plant:
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**Cultivation Methods**
1. **Live Cultivation**
For seedlings, use 6–8 kg of seeds per acre. Before sowing, soak the seeds for 1–2 days to improve germination, and keep them at around 30°C for optimal sprouting. After approximately 40 days, when the seedlings reach 10–15 cm in height, they can be harvested.
2. **Seedling Transplanting**
Prepare a good seedbed and sow dried seeds. At 28°C, germination usually occurs within 3–5 days. If the ground temperature is low, pre-germinate the seeds before planting. During the seedling stage, maintain a lower temperature. When the plants have 4–5 true leaves, transplant them into the field. Space the young shoots 20–25 cm apart, with 15–20 cm between individual plants. For leaf production, arrange the rows 60 cm apart, with 25–35 cm between plants, maintaining about 3,000–4,000 plants per mu (approximately 0.67 acres).
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**Variety Selection**
Choose high-quality, high-yield varieties such as red-stemmed or green-stemmed fungus types that are resistant to diseases and suitable for local conditions.
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**Field Management**
1. **Harvesting Techniques**
If you're harvesting young shoots, cut the base of the plant when it reaches 30–35 cm, leaving 3–4 leaves. This encourages the growth of two strong lateral buds. When harvesting again, leave 2–4 lateral shoots to promote new growth. During peak growth, each plant should have 5–8 strong lateral shoots. In the middle to late season, remove the young stems to encourage leaf hypertrophy. Keep only 2–3 robust lateral shoots for leaf development.
If you're growing for leaves, train the vines onto trellises once the seedlings reach 30 cm. Leave the main vine and at least two strong lateral vines at the base to form the supporting structure. Once the vines reach the top of the trellis, prune them and allow new lateral buds to grow. After each harvest, cultivate the soil and consider leaving some shoots unpruned if needed.
2. **Weeding and Soil Cultivation**
After live seeding or transplanting, perform regular weeding and soil cultivation to prevent weeds from competing for nutrients and water.
3. **Fertilization and Irrigation**
Apply a base fertilizer such as well-composted farm manure or livestock waste. Top-dress with decomposed manure or urea dissolved in water. Keep the soil moist after emergence and water regularly. After each harvest, apply 300 kg of human excrement or 10 kg of urea per mu. During the rainy season, ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.
4. **Pest and Disease Control**
- A common issue is brown spot disease. Early in the infection, spray 72% Kocide WP diluted 500–600 times, or 68.75% Yibao dispersible granules at 800–1000 times.
- If Spodoptera litura (cabbage worm) infestation occurs, spray pyrethroid insecticides when larvae are in their first or second instar stage.
- Root-knot nematodes may appear in continuous cropping systems. Rotating crops can help reduce the risk of this disease.
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**Scientific Harvesting**
When the plant has 4–5 true leaves, it can be harvested in succession. To collect young shoots, cut the base where there are two true leaves using scissors. When side branches have 5–6 true leaves, follow the same method. Harvest young leaves during the first 15–20 days, then every 10–15 days during the mid-growth period, and every 7–10 days later. The leaves should be fully developed but not yet mature. On average, the yield of young shoots or leaves per mu ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 kg.
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This detailed guide ensures efficient and sustainable cultivation of this unique edible plant, helping farmers maximize yield while maintaining quality.
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