1、 Soil

Ephedra has strong adaptability and is not strict with soil requirements. It can grow well in sandy loam and sandy soil. Do not plant in clay with strong water retention, which is prone to root rot. When planting it, the pH value of the soil used is about 8

2、 Temperature

Ephedra is suitable for planting in northern China, and the optimum temperature is 15-22 ℃. It is very cold resistant, and most northern areas can spend the winter outdoors

3、 Watering

When the seedlings do not appear in the initial stage, the amount of watering should be less and frequent, so as to keep the soil moist for seedling emergence. The seedling stage is about 7-15 days. During this period, there shall be no ponding in the soil and no vigorous irrigation. After it grows, it can be dried and watered immediately

4、 Fertilization

When it grows to about 5 branches, add a certain amount of urea to promote its growth. After the middle of August, a small amount of phosphorus fertilizer can be applied to promote its lignification and ensure the safe overwintering of seedlings

5、 Pest control

The prevention and control of mole crickets should be done well in the seedling stage of Ephedra. The method is to stir fry wheat bran, mix methamidophos and sprinkle it around the planting land. Home farming does not need prevention and control. It is also possible that aphid pests will occur in the middle of July. The spray will be diluted by 300 times liquid with 40% Omethoate EC. p>