Cultivation Methods for Artemisia selengensis and an Introduction to Its Market Price per Jin

Artemisia selengensis is a wild vegetable with very high nutritional value and a very fresh taste; it can be stir-fried plain or used to stir-fry meat. The main edible part is its tender young stems, which are usually used to stir-fry cured meat.As for cultivating Artemisia selengensis, it is generally grown in greenhouses; planting it once can yield 2-3 harvests, and the yield per mu can reach 800-1000 kg. With high yield and considerable profit, it is an ideal choice for winter and spring greenhouse vegetables. So, what are the cultivation methods for Artemisia selengensis? How much does Artemisia selengensis cost per jin?

I. Cultivation Methods for Artemisia selengensis

1. What should be noted when planting?

For seed propagation, in early to mid-March, mix Artemisia selengensis seeds with 3—4 times their volume of dry fine soil and sow directly; either broadcast sowing or drilling can be used. For drilling, the row spacing is about 30 cm. After sowing, cover with soil and water. Seedlings generally emerge in late March. After emergence, thin and even out the seedlings in time, and transplant seedlings to fill gaps where seedlings are missing.

2. What should be noted during propagation?

In early to mid-May, propagate by dividing the plants and planting them. From July—August each year, propagate by layering the stems. From late June—August each year, propagate by cuttings. Rhizome propagation can be carried out in all four seasons.

3. How long until Artemisia selengensis is harvested?

About 30 days after planting Artemisia selengensis, when the lateral buds on the stems have grown 15—20 cm, the tender branches can be cut. The cut tender branches need to be kept covered for 2 days; remove the leaves from the tender branches and they are ready for market. When harvesting, cut the large ones and leave the small ones, harvesting in batches.

4. How often to fertilize? How often to water?

After every 1—2 harvests, apply fertilizer once and water thoroughly once, keeping the bed surface moist to promote growth.

5. Sowing methods

For planting by sowing, it is best to do so around March each spring; for planting by division, it is best in early May; for planting by cuttings, it is best in late June; if tubers are used for planting, then it can be done in all four seasons.

II. How much does Artemisia selengensis cost per jin?

In Malong County, Qujing, Yunnan, Artemisia selengensis 20~25cm costs 15.00 yuan/kg, with a minimum order of 1,000 kg. In Shayang County, Jingmen, Hubei, Artemisia selengensis 20~25cm costs 2.00 yuan/jin, with a minimum order of 2,000 jin. In Shuyang County, Suqian, Jiangsu, Artemisia selengensis 25~30cm costs 8.00 yuan/jin, with a minimum order of 100 jin. The latest wholesale quotation from the agricultural products wholesale market of Wuxi Chaoyang Co., Ltd. is 8.78 per jin.

As people's living standards improve and they grow tired of eating big fish and rich meat, they are even fonder of wild flavors and pay more attention to balanced nutrition and the pairing of meat and vegetables. If you want to grow Artemisia selengensis well, then the introduction to “What are the cultivation methods for Artemisia selengensis? How much does Artemisia selengensis cost per jin?” ends here! Hope it can help you!