Wild sweet potato has a long history of use in traditional medicine, with the effects of dispelling wind, removing dampness, and promoting blood circulation. It can be used to treat various diseases and is a versatile plant that can be used for food, medicine, greening, and ornamental purposes.
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The fruit of wild sweet potato is rich in anti-aging vitamin C, mineral elements such as magnesium and zinc, and essential amino acids such as tryptophan and leucine. Therefore, the fruit of wild sweet potato is rich in nutrients and has a sweet taste, making it suitable for developing health drinks.
Chinese herbal wild sweet potato has characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance, shade tolerance, poor soil tolerance, and water resistance. Even if it is planted in barren sand or in the gaps of stone slabs, it will grow vigorously and lush with greenery;
Wild sweet potato is harvested when the fruits are mature (from June to October), and even if it is more than 20 meters away from the wild sweet potato, a strong fragrance can still be smelled, which is fragrant and pleasant, hence the name "fragrance all over the ground".
The cultivated area of wild sweet potato is small and the yield is low, mainly relying on natural growth. It has great potential for increasing production, and wild sweet potato can also be used for fruit cultivation, suitable for intercropping in orchards, turning traditional single-season orchards into dual-season orchards.
Wild sweet potato is very easy to propagate, and grafting propagation is commonly used in practical production. Generally, the best period for grafting propagation is from early March to early April when the temperature rises. Take 1-year-old branches, about 10-15 centimeters long, and the grafting substrate can be any fine sand or loam.
During the seedling stage of wild sweet potato, attention should be paid to watering and weeding. It has strong stress resistance and is suitable for extensive management. After planting, there is no need to frequently replace or regularly prune artificially.
