Latest Planting Methods and Cultivation Techniques for Cordyceps cicadae Explained

From a biological perspective, Cordyceps cicadae is a pathological phenomenon, that is, it is produced by mutation after an organism becomes diseased. Cordyceps cicadae has very high economic value and medicinal value, so many people want to make money by planting Cordyceps cicadae. So how should Cordyceps cicadae be planted? Let us learn about it together.

1. Raising cicadas

To plant Cordyceps cicadae, you first need to raise cicadas. In other words, Cordyceps cicadae is the product of pathological changes in cicada pupae. Cicadas generally live in forests and survive by feeding on various trees in the woods. In ancient China, cicadas could actually also be used as medicine, so many people caught cicadas. To raise cicadas, we first need to choose a suitable location for cicadas to live, then choose a good cicada variety, and then we can begin raising them.

2. Management of seed insects

After cicadas have been raised for a period of time, they will naturally lay eggs. We need to manage the density of the cicadas being raised, generally 500 male and 500 female cicadas per mu. In this way, about 250000 cicada eggs can be produced per mu. When cicadas lay eggs, the environment should be kept quiet, as this will increase the number of eggs laid and the egg-laying efficiency.

3. Growing environment

The environment suitable for the growth of Cordyceps cicadae is generally an area with sunlight, relatively high temperature, and relatively high humidity. In this kind of environment, cicadas can grow very well. Therefore, if we plant Cordyceps cicadae, we generally choose warm and rainy areas. Then, when cicadas become cicada pupae, they will be invaded by grasses and grow mycelium.

4. During the growth period

In the early stage of growth, Cordyceps cicadae grows inside the cicada pupa. Its growth mainly depends on the nutrients in the cicada pupa. It will continue absorbing until the nutrients in the cicada are completely absorbed. Then, in spring, Cordyceps cicadae will break through the soil and emerge, and it will need to rely on external nutrients for growth. Therefore, we must provide it with sufficient nutrients so that it can bloom. At the same time, after emerging from the soil, the cicadas need prevention against diseases and pests. The most common ones are ants and red flower bugs, and strong ammonia essence needs to be used for prevention.

5. Harvesting and processing

Harvesting is generally relatively simple. After Cordyceps cicadae blooms, once all the petals have fully opened, it can be harvested. Generally, Cordyceps cicadae is harvested together with the cicada pupae underground, then sun-dried or oven-dried, and finally packed and stored properly.

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