What are the requirements of Saposhnikovia divaricata for growing conditions?

Saposhnikovia divaricata, also known as Guandifangfeng, Beifangfeng, Dongfangfeng, Xifangfeng, Pangfeng and so on, uses its root as medicine, and can be grown in Northeast China, North China, and the provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu and others in China.

Saposhnikovia divaricata has strong adaptability, is cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant, prefers sunny and cool climatic conditions, and is suitable for growing in well-drained, loose and dry sandy loam soil; clay soil and albic soil are not suitable for growing Saposhnikovia divaricata.

Saposhnikovia divaricata seeds germinate easily and can germinate within the range of 15-25°C; the germination rate of fresh seeds can reach more than 50%, while the germination rate of seeds stored for more than 1 year decreases significantly, so fresh seeds are best used as seed in production.

The suitable temperature for the germination of Saposhnikovia divaricata is 15°C; in production, sowing can be done in both spring and autumn; seeds sown in spring emerge in about 20 days, and seeds sown in autumn emerge in the following spring.