T/TFHT Z036-2020 Lockyang planting technology specifications
T/TFHT Z036-2020 Lockyang planting technology specifications
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Scope: This protocol specifies the pre-planting preparations, planting methods, field management, pest and disease control, and harvesting procedures for the cultivation of simulated wild Cuscuta plants. This protocol applies to the cultivation of Cuscuta in "Tianfu He Tuo"; Main technical content: **Pre-planting preparations** 3.1 **Site selection**: - Cuscuta and its host plant, white spines, thrive in arid, high-temperature-difference, low-precipitation, and long-sunlight desert environments. Therefore, sites with sandy soil, semi-fixed sand dunes, moderate groundwater levels, and good soil permeability are selected. - Windbreaks or fences are planted around the base to prevent grazing or wild animals from eating white spines and Cuscuta plants. - For irrigated areas with uneven terrain or sandy beaches/slope areas, engineering measures can be used to level the ground for easier planting and management. Alternatively, areas with naturally growing white spines populations can be selected for inoculation. - **Planting time**: Cuscuta can be planted using white spines seedlings from early April to late May in spring and from late October to mid-November in autumn. - **Seedling quality**: Use natural seedlings (bare root or containerized) that are robust, have intact roots, and are free from pests and diseases. (Bare root seedlings should be 30–50 cm tall with a diameter of 0.5 cm or more. Containerized seedlings should be 15–30 cm tall.) - **Planting pattern**: Use a planting pattern of 1 m × 4 m spacing, with planting holes measuring 30 cm × 30 cm × 25 cm (depth). Before planting, the roots of bare root seedlings should be pruned, soaked in water, and coated with mud. Sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before planting, and the soil should be compacted and watered immediately after planting. **4. Simulated Wild Artificial Inoculation of Cuscuta** 4.1 **Seed treatment**: - **Seed selection**: Select large, full-