How long is the growth cycle of Gastrodia elata?

The growth cycle of artificially planted Gastrodia elata is about 3 years, and it must go through four stages: seed germination - production of protocorm - primary corm - secondary corm. From the emergence of the flower stem bud to the maturity and dispersal of seeds takes about 60~70 days, and fruit development takes about 20~21 days. In high-cold regions, the flowering period is delayed accordingly, and the fruit maturity period is also correspondingly later.

What are the benefits of growing Gastrodia elata?

Growing Gastrodia elata is different from growing other medicinal herbs. Its early-stage investment is relatively large, especially in the first year, when the land must first be improved. The price of seeds is also relatively expensive, requiring about 50,000 yuan, and adding labor costs and wooden sticks, the first year requires an investment of about 70,000-100,000 per mu. Each mu can produce 5,000 kg of fresh ones, and calculated at 30 yuan per kg, the income is about 50,000-80,000, so the first year basically will not break even; starting from the second year, there is no need to buy seeds, and the yield is higher, generally with income starting at 100,000 yuan.

The above is the relevant introduction to the growth cycle of Gastrodia elata. We hope it is helpful to everyone.