Bletilla Planting Conditions and 2019 Planting Prospects Explained in Detail
When it comes to Bletilla, everyone is surely familiar with it. It is a common medicinal herb in China and is currently a fairly popular planting project on the market, so it is grown in many places. So what are the planting conditions for Bletilla? What are the planting prospects for 2019?
1. Introduction to Bletilla:
1. Is Bletilla harvested once a year?
Bletilla generally must be grown for three years before it can be harvested, and it is harvested in October when the stems and leaves turn yellow and wither. At this time, the underground tubers of Bletilla can grow 8 to 12 in number, giving the best yield. If harvested too early, the yield will decline; if harvested too late, the tubers will rot, so care must be taken at harvest time.
2. Where does Bletilla come from?
Bletilla has many places of origin. In China, it is planted in Shanghai, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Fujian, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Gansu, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Chongqing and other places, and the quality produced in Guizhou is the best, with the highest yield.
2. What are the planting conditions for Bletilla?
Condition 1: The soil must be loose and fertile, rich in humus
Bletilla is suitable for growing in an environment with loose and fertile soil, rich in humus and with good drainage. Therefore, when choosing soil, try to plant it in sandy loam or clayey soil rich in humus. For example, a shady slope is a good spot.
Condition 2: Light must be sufficient but strong sun exposure is not suitable
Bletilla is a shade-loving plant and does not have high light requirements; it only needs a certain amount of scattered light. Therefore, in summer it should be properly shaded, and in winter it should be given a certain amount of light to promote its growth.
Condition 3: The best temperature is 10 to 30 degrees
Bletilla likes to grow in a warm environment. Generally, it grows best at a temperature of 10 to 30 degrees. If it is higher than 30 degrees or lower than 10 degrees, growth will stall. Therefore, in summer, cooling work should be done well, and in winter, warmth measures should be taken.
Condition 4: Moisture must be sufficient
Bletilla does not have high water requirements. Generally, follow the principle of alternating dry and wet: when dry, it should be thoroughly dry; do not water when it is not dry; when watering, water thoroughly.
Condition 5: Fertilizer must be balanced
Bletilla has high fertilizer requirements. Generally, follow the principle of frequent application of thin fertilizer to ensure balanced nutrients. Do not apply only nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, etc. After fertilizing, combine it with watering as much as possible to dilute the concentration and promote absorption by the plant.
3. What are the planting prospects for Bletilla in 2019?
1. Bletilla has high medicinal value. Major pharmacies across China need this medicinal herb, and it can also be used to make tea, for landscaping, and so on. Its application value is very high, so market demand is very high. However, with large-scale artificial digging, wild production is now gradually declining, so a later price increase is a trend. Therefore, the planting prospects in 2019 are still broad.
2. Bletilla has high input costs. Generally, it can only create benefits after three years of planting, but the selling price is very expensive. Generally, one jin can sell for about 60 yuan, and good-quality ones can sell for about 100 yuan, while one mu of land can produce about 700 kilograms of Bletilla. Then one mu of land can sell for about 42,000 yuan. After deducting seedling costs, labor costs, site rent and other related expenses, one mu of land can earn about 20,000 yuan. The benefits are still considerable, so from this point of view, the planting prospects in 2019 are still broad.
3. Bletilla is difficult to plant and has strict requirements for the growing environment. Therefore, without professional planting techniques, it is very difficult to make money, and the return on investment is slow. So before planting, these risks must be taken into consideration. If you want to plant it, you should investigate the market in advance and make a budget for all aspects to reduce risks. So overall, the planting prospects can be good or not good.
The above is a detailed introduction to the planting conditions for Bletilla and the planting prospects for 2019. We hope it is helpful to everyone. The above are all reference opinions. Specific matters should be based on local conditions, and before planting it is best to investigate the market to reduce risks.