A Complete Analysis of the Key Points of Acanthopanax senticosus Cultivation Techniques

For Acanthopanax senticosus cultivation, first select a shady slope or semi-shady slope with fertile soil and good drainage, and clear and prepare the land before planting. Then plant the seedlings into the pits, ensuring the root system is spread out, and then firm the soil. During the growing period, pay attention to loosening the soil and weeding, topdressing and pruning and shaping, and from late April to the end of August pick the tender leaves and tender stems; after the leaves fall, harvest the bark and stems in good time.

Key points for Acanthopanax senticosus cultivation:

1. Fertilization management

During each growth period of Acanthopanax senticosus, topdressing should be applied 2—3 times: the first time after greening-up, applying 2—3 tons of decomposed farmyard manure each time; the second time 30—40 days after the previous topdressing, with the same amount of fertilizer as the previous time, and at the same time applying 20—30 kg/mu of potassium phosphate or potassium dihydrogen phosphate; the third time after autumn, with the same amount of fertilizer as the first time.

2. Water management

Acanthopanax senticosus likes moist soil but is also afraid of waterlogging. It must not lack water during the growth period. If the weather is dry, it must be watered in time; during the rainy season, also pay attention to drainage and waterlogging prevention, and do not allow water to accumulate in the field, as prolonged water accumulation will cause the roots of Acanthopanax senticosus to rot.

3. Weeding management

After the saplings are planted, weeding and loosening the soil should be carried out in time. First cut down the sprouting weeds and shrubs; for the cultivation techniques of Belamcanda chinensis, loosen the soil in the planting pits, and combine weeding with two rounds of intertillage to keep the field clean.

4. Pruning management

During the growth period of Acanthopanax senticosus, promptly prune away branches that are too densely grown, as well as dead branches, aging branches, diseased and rotting branches and deformed branches, to maintain the tree's sanitary condition and vigorous growth.

According to research on Acanthopanax senticosus, it has pharmacological effects and clinical efficacy similar to ginseng, and its current market price is also relatively high, so its cultivation prospects are still quite considerable.