How to Grow Inula japonica? A Detailed Guide to Cultivation Techniques
Inula japonica, which is good at relieving cough, is usually harvested during the summer and autumn flowering season. Inula japonica, which has good medicinal value, actually comes in many varieties, so its planting and cultivation techniques are well worth studying carefully. So how exactly should Inula japonica be grown? Today, let us take you through it together.
How to Grow Inula japonica
Inula japonica is best suited to a warm and humid climate, and it grows well in fertile sandy loam or humus loam. Before sowing, autumn plowing should be carried out, and at the same time base fertilizer should be applied at 6000-8000 jin per mu. In late March of the following year, shallow plowing should be done once more, then the soil should be raked level and made into beds 1-1.2 m wide. When the weather is dry, water promptly; when the surface soil cakes after hot drought or heavy rain, loosen the soil promptly to reduce water evaporation. Inula japonica likes sunlight, has a well-developed root system, is resistant to pests and diseases, tolerant of cold, drought and poor soil, and grows at 150-2400 m elevation on mountain slopes, in wet grass, on riverbanks and in fields.
Cultivation and Planting Techniques for Inula japonica
1. Inula japonica is a herbaceous, densely growing summer-flowering plant. In most regions it blooms from July to October and produces 5-inch flowers with yellow and deep orange-yellow slender ray petals; this plant is cold-hardy.
2. Inula japonica plants need ample growing space, well-drained soil and a sunny location. They can tolerate a range of soil types, but avoid heavy clay that does not drain.
3. Inula japonica usually puts on vegetative growth in the first year, but will be stronger the next year. In some climatic conditions the plants will spread every year and need dividing about every three years. Under perfect conditions, they can also self-sow.
4. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date for your area; when they are transplanted outdoors, the soil temperature has warmed to at least 60°F (16 C.). Plant them 12 inches apart and keep the seedlings well watered. Through the above introduction, we now understand the introduction to invertebrate planting techniques and the key points of high-yield cultivation techniques.
What Is the Market Price of Inula japonica per Jin
For Inula japonica, the output of new goods this year is not large, and combined with weak old-crop inventory, the market trend is still rising. At present, in the Bozhou market, the asking price for selected Inula japonica is mostly around 55 yuan, sieved goods are around 45 yuan, and bulk pharmaceutical-grade goods are around 40 yuan. Our county has a long history of Chinese medicinal herb cultivation, and the quality of the medicinal materials is well known throughout the country. Establishing a Chinese medicinal herb industry association is what our county needs for the development of Chinese medicinal herb cultivation, and it also fills a gap in our county's Chinese medicinal herb development system to a certain extent, which is of great significance for promoting the rapid development of our county's Chinese medicinal herb industry. In fact, Inula japonica is not a very expensive medicinal herb.
The above is the complete introduction to the cultivation and planting of Inula japonica. When in bloom, Inula japonica is also very attractive in appearance. During the process of planting and growing it, be sure to pay more attention to moisture retention and careful care. We hope today's tips on growing and cultivating Inula japonica can help you.