As a traditional precious Chinese medicinal material, the planting method of Eucommia ulmoides directly affects the quality of the medicinal material and the ecological environment. Under the current background of agricultural green transformation, it is a wise choice to develop the Eucommia ulmoides under-forest economy. This model can not only protect the ecological environment, but also bring considerable economic benefits, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
First, this planting method can effectively protect water and soil. Compared with large-scale monoculture, which is easy to cause soil degradation, under-forest planting relies on the natural barrier effect of forest vegetation to maintain water and soil well. Those naturally fallen leaves and humus are like applying a layer of natural fertilizer to the soil, allowing Eucommia ulmoides to grow better.
Secondly, pests and diseases can be naturally controlled. There are various "natural guards" such as beneficial birds and spiders in the forest. They will help us take care of Eucommia ulmoides and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. This not only saves money on pesticides, but also ensures the natural quality of medicinal materials.
Furthermore, the microclimate in the forest is particularly suitable for the growth of Eucommia ulmoides. Moderate shade, stable temperature and humidity allow the leaves of Eucommia ulmoides to accumulate effective ingredients better. Eucommia ulmoides grown in this way has higher medicinal value and is naturally more popular in the market.
We suggest you try these methods:
1. Mixed planting of medicinal materials: Plant Eucommia ulmoides with medicinal materials such as Polygonatum sibiricum and Ganoderma lucidum. They promote each other, just like good friends helping each other. For example, Ganoderma lucidum can improve the soil environment and allow Eucommia ulmoides to absorb more nutrients.
2. Combination of planting and breeding: Raise some chickens, ducks or bees in the forest. Chickens and ducks can eat Eucommia ulmoides leaves, and their feces are good fertilizers; bees can help pollinate and produce honey. This recycling method saves money and is environmentally friendly.
3. Switch to organic fertilizers: Use less chemical fertilizers and more farmyard manure and compost. These natural fertilizers can make the soil healthier and the quality of the Eucommia ulmoides grown is better.
4. Make good use of new technologies: install some intelligent monitoring equipment to keep track of soil conditions at any time. Water when it is time to water, and fertilize when it is time to fertilize, which saves labor and is accurate and efficient.
According to our experience, to promote this model, we can start from the following aspects:
● Build a few demonstration gardens first to let everyone see the real effect
● Cooperate more with agricultural experts to teach farmers the planting techniques
● Establish a green certification system to sell good products at a good price
● Focus on helping farmers solve technical and sales problems
In short, planting Eucommia ulmoides under the forest is a promising development direction. As long as you manage it carefully, you can protect the green mountains and rivers and create gold and silver mountains. It is recommended that friends who are interested can try it on a small scale first, and then gradually expand the scale after accumulating experience. Remember, only by following the laws of nature can you get long-term benefits.
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