How much is Schisandra chinensis per jin in 2019? With key cultivation techniques

Schisandra chinensis, also called mountain prickly ash, Xuanji, or Wuwei, is a top-grade Chinese medicinal herb with high medicinal value. Schisandra chinensis is further divided into northern Schisandra chinensis and southern Schisandra chinensis, and it is generally harvested after autumn, dried, and then used. Schisandra chinensis is mainly cultivated in Jilin, Liaoning, Shanxi and other places in China, so how much is the price of Schisandra chinensis per jin in 2019? What are the key cultivation techniques?

1. How much is the price of Schisandra chinensis per jin in 2019?

Recently, the price of Schisandra chinensis has been about 25-60 yuan per jin, with differences among regions. For example, in Zhouzhi County, Shaanxi, the price of Schisandra chinensis has declined slightly, goods movement is slow, and the current price for general goods is about 56 yuan. In Hubei Province, the early price for small-grain general goods of southern Schisandra chinensis was about 62-63 yuan/kg, and the mid-to-late period price for general goods was 64-65 yuan/kg. In Yulin, Guangxi, depending on quality, the current market price for general goods of Schisandra chinensis is about 95-110 yuan/kg.

2. What are the key cultivation techniques for Schisandra chinensis?

1. Soil requirements

Schisandra chinensis is suitable for growing in fertile, well-aerated, sandy loam soil that drains and irrigates easily. Before sowing, deep plowing should be carried out and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied.

2. Seed soaking and sprouting

The seed coat of Schisandra chinensis is very hard and does not allow water to pass through easily, so seedling emergence is very difficult. Before planting, seed soaking and sprouting treatment should be carried out. First soak in warm water for three to five days, rub off the fruit flesh, and the seeds will come out, then carry out sprouting.

3. Sowing

Sowing is generally carried out in spring. Place the seeds evenly in the holes, cover with a thin layer of soil, then cover with thin grass and fix it with rope to keep the soil moist.

4. Transplanting

For transplanting Schisandra chinensis, choose spring or autumn, when the temperature is relatively suitable and the survival rate is relatively high. A certain amount of base fertilizer should be placed in the holes, then covered with a thin layer of soil, and the seedlings planted.

5. Weeding work

Weeding work should be carried out together with loosening the soil, and should be done in multiple rounds during each growing period every year, so that the soil surface is loose and there are no excess weeds in the field.

6. Watering and topdressing

As a shallow-rooted plant, Schisandra chinensis is not drought-tolerant, so during the growing period it is necessary to keep the soil and water moist and provide sufficient fertilizer, so as to increase the fruiting rate. In addition, topdressing should be carried out appropriately according to the growth condition of Schisandra chinensis. Generally, the first topdressing is carried out in early May to promote its growth and development; the second topdressing is carried out in late June to promote fruit growth and ripening.

7. Pest and disease control

During the growth period of Schisandra chinensis, leaf blight, wireworms, mole crickets and other pests and diseases are very likely to appear. Usually observe the growth state of the plant more often, check whether the leaves have spots, insect holes and other traces, and apply pesticide treatment promptly when symptoms are found, so as to achieve early detection and early control and reduce damage to the minimum as much as possible.