How much is a jin of the Chinese medicinal herb Morinda officinalis? Planting methods and detailed pictures

Morinda officinalis is a Chinese medicinal herb produced in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan and other parts of China, and it has certain effects on spermatorrhea, infertility, rheumatism and the like. Morinda officinalis often appears in thickets, under mountain forests, and some also grows on tree trunks. Below let us take a look together at the Chinese medicinal herb Morinda officinalis - how much is the price per jin? How to plant it? With pictures.

I. How much is a jin of Morinda officinalis?

Morinda officinalis is a Chinese medicinal herb with relatively high medicinal value. Although it is simple to plant and its yield is not low, some natural disasters can affect its growth and lead to a reduction in yield. Therefore, the market price of Morinda officinalis fluctuates relatively greatly, and it must be determined according to the planting area and harvest situation of that year. According to relevant experience from previous years, the price of Morinda officinalis is basically around 50-70 yuan per jin, and it is also affected by different regions, different sizes and different product grades. So it is recommended that everyone buy through regular channels; a regular pharmacy is a good choice.

According to information learned from relevant websites, recently the small-batch selling of Morinda officinalis goods is relatively normal, and the market trend is also stable with signs of weakness. At present, the price of large Morinda officinalis flesh is around 70 yuan per jin, the price of medium goods is between 55-60 yuan per jin, and the price of small general goods is between 45-50 yuan per jin, which is enough to show that the differences between different grades are also relatively large.

II. How is Morinda officinalis planted?

1. Propagation methods of Morinda officinalis

There are two propagation methods for Morinda officinalis: seed propagation and cutting propagation. Below let us take a look together at the key points of the two methods.

For seed propagation, the seeds must first be collected in autumn when the fruit is ripe, then the skin removed, and after drying in the shade, sowing is carried out. They can also be stored in sand and sown the following spring.

If seeds collected in the same year are generally sown in that month, they will germinate in spring, and seedlings will emerge around Qingming.

For cutting propagation, mainly the branches or rhizomes of Morinda officinalis are used for cuttings. Thick and strong branches should be selected as cuttings. As for the time of cutting, generally apart from winter, cutting can be carried out in the other three seasons. Of course, in order to achieve a higher survival rate, we generally choose spring.

2. Intertillage and weeding

In the first two years after Morinda officinalis is planted, weeding must be carried out every year, at least twice, generally chosen to be done in May and October. The best weeding method is by hand, so as to avoid the hoe damaging the delicate roots. After weeding, soil should be banked up to prevent the roots from being exposed outside.

3. Fertilization

When Morinda officinalis grows one or two pairs of new leaves, fertilization should begin. Generally, organic fertilizer is chosen; do not use pig manure, ammonium chloride and the like. Whether topdressing is needed later must be determined according to the nutrient level of the soil. If it is rich in organic matter, then no further fertilization is needed. If the soil is too barren, then additional topdressing is needed.