Selection and Fertilization of Astragalus sinicus L.

Varieties of Astragalus sinicus L,Minzi NO.7,8487711,84341022and Zhezi No.5-12,were selected through field trials.They are richly nutritious,appealing in taste,high on fresh yield,and considered suitable for vegetable/fertilizer dual applications.It was Minzi NO.7that was further used to optimize the fertilization,which was determined to be calcium magnesium phosphate applied at the rate of 375kg·hm-2 as the base fertilizer,and carbamide(30kg·hm-2)and mutiate of potash(45kg·hm-2)for the top-dressing once during seeding stage.The information obtained could be of value in the effective and sustainable development of green agriculture with A.Sinicus L.