How much is Pinellia ternata per jin? 2019 prices and a detailed explanation of cultivation techniques

Pinellia ternata, also known as half-moon lotus, is a medicinal herb. The medicinal part is the root. It grows wild in many areas of China. Regular consumption can resolve phlegm and stop vomiting. It is currently sold on the market, and the price is somewhat expensive. So how much is Pinellia ternata per jin in 2019? What are the cultivation techniques?

1. Introduction to Pinellia ternata:

1. Why is Pinellia ternata called Pinellia ternata?

According to legend, long ago, a girl named Baixia was cutting grass in the field when, because she was hungry, she ate an underground tuber, and then vomited. She used ginger to stop the vomiting, and unexpectedly cured a long-standing cough that had been difficult to treat. Later, this girl boiled this medicine and gave it to the villagers to drink, and the effect was very good. But one day, when this girl went to the river to wash the medicine, she accidentally fell into the river and drowned. To commemorate her, people called this medicinal herb Baixia. Later, people found that this medicinal herb was harvested in summer and autumn, so it was called Pinellia ternata.

2. Where does Pinellia ternata come from?

There are many places of origin for Pinellia ternata. In China, it is distributed in Gansu, Henan, Anhui, Shandong, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shanxi, Fujian, Guangxi and other places. Among them, Wuchang, Laohekou, Xiangyang, Yangxin and Tianmen in Hubei; Runan, Lingbao, Lushi, Mianchi, Xixian, Huaibin and Tanghe in Henan; Huaining, Xuancheng, Ningguo, Funan and Yingshang in Anhui; Jinxiang, Juye, Jiaonan, Wulian and Laiyang in Shandong; Suining, Anyue, Wanxian, Zhaojue, Yuechi, Bishan, Longchang, Rongchang, Zhongxian and Yingshan in Sichuan are the main producing areas.

2. How much is Pinellia ternata per jin in 2019?

In 2019, the market price of artificially cultivated Pinellia ternata is about 100-110 yuan per jin, and the market price of wild-planted Pinellia ternata is about 110-115 yuan per jin. However, due to differences in variety, market and place of origin, there will be certain price differences. For example, the prices of Fa Pinellia ternata, Qing Pinellia ternata and Jiang Pinellia ternata are all about 115-120 yuan per jin. Of course, in some areas it sells for about 130-150 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. The above prices are for reference only, and the specific price should be based on the local price.

3. What are the cultivation techniques for Pinellia ternata?

1. Land selection and preparation

Pinellia ternata is suitable for growing in sunny, flat, deep, loose and fertile sandy loam soil with convenient drainage, so when selecting soil, try to choose fertile sandy loam for planting. In addition, the previous crop is best to have been legumes and grasses. After selecting the land, deep plow the soil 20-30cm, rake it fine and level it, then make beds 120cm wide, requiring a ditch width of 30cm and a depth of 15-20cm. Apply sufficient base fertilizer, with 2000 kg of fully decomposed farmyard manure or soil miscellaneous fertilizer per mu, and 25 kg of calcium superphosphate.

2. Sowing and seedling raising

(1) Sowing time: spring sowing or summer sowing. Spring sowing is best in February-March, and summer sowing is best in April-May.

(2) Sowing method: open furrows in the bed for sowing, then sow the tubers in the furrows, generally using 50-60 kg of seed per mu. After sowing, do not cover with soil. Instead, spread farmyard manure or soil miscellaneous fertilizer over the seeds, then water once with clear manure water, and then cover with soil and level it. Cover the ground with straw or crop stalks. This can not only play a role in preserving warmth and moisture, speeding up seed germination, but also prevent other weeds from growing and taking away seed nutrients. Observe promptly after sowing, and germination can occur in about 20 days. When the germination rate reaches half, the covering can be removed.

3. Field management techniques

(1) Fertilizer management: in addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, topdressing is also needed during the growth period of Pinellia ternata. After the seedlings are full, apply a thin manure water once. In the middle growth stage, during the bulbils formation stage, apply the second fertilizer. This time, clear manure water can also be applied, or 10 kg of ammonium sulfate per mu. In August, when the seedlings are present, apply the third fertilizer. This time, manure water or cake fertilizer and calcium superphosphate can be applied at 20 kg each per mu, plus 10 kg of urea.

(2) Water management: Pinellia ternata is a plant that likes moisture and fears drought, but it also avoids waterlogging. Therefore, in dry seasons, water in time to keep the soil moist, and in rainy seasons, do a good job of drainage and waterlogging prevention to avoid soil water accumulation causing tuber rot.

(3) Cultivation and weeding: cultivation and weeding generally depend on field conditions. Frequently inspect the field, and when weeds are found, pull them out in time. Use chemicals as little as possible. While weeding, shallow cultivation of 2-3cm can be carried out, but it should not be too deep, so as not to damage the root system. The purpose of earthing up is to cover the bulbils so that they can take root and sprout as soon as possible in the moist soil and form new plants as early as possible. Use fine mud from the plow pan for earthing up, about 200 kg per mu, spread it evenly on the bed surface, 1-1.5cm thick, cover the bulbils and seeds, and press lightly.

(4) Pest and disease control: the main diseases of Pinellia ternata include leaf spot disease, tuber rot disease and viral disease, while the pest includes the red hawk moth. Control should be carried out in time when harm occurs.

Overall, the market price of Pinellia ternata varies. Wild ones are generally about 110 yuan per jin, and artificially planted ones are about 100-110 yuan. The specific price will differ slightly due to variety, market and so on, so the specific price needs to be checked at the local market. When planting, first select and prepare the land, then sow seeds and seedlings, and later do a good job in water and fertilizer management, cultivation and weeding, pest and disease control, and so on.