How to Grow Angelica sinensis? A Detailed Guide to Five Growing Conditions and Four Key Technical Points

Angelica sinensis is a commonly used medicinal herb with anti-cancer, blood-nourishing and blood-enriching, and anti-aging effects. It is currently sold in all major markets, and the price is somewhat high, so it is grown in many places. However, to grow Angelica sinensis well, all kinds of management work must be done properly. So what are the growing conditions for Angelica sinensis? What are the key technical points?

I. Introduction to Angelica sinensis:

1. What does Angelica sinensis look like?

Angelica sinensis plants are 40-100 cm tall. The roots are cylindrical, with multiple fleshy fibrous roots, yellow-brown in color, and have a rich fragrance. The stems are upright, greenish-white or tinged with purple, with deep longitudinal grooves on the surface, smooth and hairless. The leaves are ovate, with purple or green bases. The flowers are white compound umbels, usually blooming from June to July. The fruits are elliptical to ovate, ripening from July to September.

2. What else is Angelica sinensis called?

Gangui, Xidanggui, Danggui Shen, Tudanggui, Jindanggui, Qinna, Mindanggui, Hanguiwei, Danggui Qu

3. Where is Angelica sinensis produced?

Angelica sinensis has many production areas, distributed both domestically and abroad. The specific production areas are as follows:

(1) Overseas distribution areas: Europe, western Asia, and various countries in North America.

(2) Domestic distribution areas: It is cultivated in Gansu, Ningxia, Hubei, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Sichuan and other places. Among them, Tanchang, Minxian, Zhangxian, Wudu, Weiyuan and Wenxian in Gansu are the main production areas. In particular, Minxian and Tanchang in Gansu have the largest output and the best quality, and enjoy the fine reputation of “Hometown of Chinese Angelica sinensis.”

II. What are the growing conditions for Angelica sinensis?

Angelica sinensis is easy to grow. It can grow as long as growing conditions such as water, fertilizer, and temperature are properly managed. The specific growing conditions are as follows:

1. Growing environment requirements: suitable for growing in areas with higher altitude

Angelica sinensis likes to grow in places at an altitude of about 1500-3000 m, so when choosing land, try to choose areas above 2400 m for raising seedlings, and areas at about 2200-2300 m for transplanting. If it is too low, the yield will decrease.

2. Soil environment requirements: loose and fertile sandy loam

Angelica sinensis likes to grow in loose, fertile sandy loam with good drainage, so when choosing land, try to choose loose sandy loam with good drainage for planting, to promote root growth.

3. Temperature requirements: fastest growth between 20-24 degrees

Angelica sinensis has relatively strict temperature requirements, generally growing rapidly between 20-24 degrees. For example, at 12-14 degrees, seedlings emerge in about 20 days; at 20-24 degrees, seedlings emerge in about 15 days. So by August, the plants begin to grow slowly, and by September the plants begin to age, which is also the main period of vigorous root growth for Angelica sinensis.

4. Water requirements: best at about 25% moisture content

Angelica sinensis has relatively strict water requirements. It is neither drought-tolerant nor waterlogging-tolerant, so when watering, try to keep it at about 25% for best results. If it is higher than 40%, waterlogging will occur, causing root rot; if it is lower than 13%, drought will occur. Therefore, during the plum rain season, drainage measures should be taken to prevent root rot.

5. Light conditions: long daylight is best

Angelica sinensis is a medicinal herb of the high-cold, long-day development type. It can generally grow rapidly under conditions of sufficient light, so when choosing land, try to plant it on shady slopes or flat land to facilitate root development.

III. Introduction to the key technical points for growing Angelica sinensis:

1. Growing environment: For Angelica sinensis, try to choose areas above 2400 m in altitude for planting, so as not to affect yield and quality.

2. Soil and fertilization: Angelica sinensis likes fertile, loose humus soil with good drainage, so during the growing period, nitrogen fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, etc. can be appropriately added to promote root growth and increase yield.

3. Temperature: For Angelica sinensis, try to keep it growing at 20-24 degrees for best results, which can effectively make it emerge quickly.

4. Light: Angelica sinensis is a light-loving plant, so when choosing land, try to choose sunny sloping land for planting, to facilitate root growth.

Overall, growing Angelica sinensis is relatively simple, but to achieve high yield, basic management work such as water and fertilizer, light, and temperature must be done well. So as long as you pay attention to the above growing points, there will not be much problem with planting.