What is the correct harvesting method for Angelica sinensis?
How is Angelica sinensis harvested? Please explain: for autumn direct seeding of Angelica sinensis, it is harvested in the second year; for transplanted plants, it is harvested in the same year, after the plants turn yellow and wither in mid-October. Natural conditions vary from place to place, so the harvest time also differs to some extent. For example, in Minxian, Gansu, it is harvested 3 to 5 days after Frost's Descent; in Sichuan production areas, it is harvested around Frost's Descent; in Yan'an, Shaanxi, it is harvested in late October...
How is Angelica sinensis harvested? Please explain
For autumn direct seeding of Angelica sinensis, it is harvested in the second year; for transplanted plants, it is harvested in the same year, after the plants turn yellow and wither in mid-October. Natural conditions vary from place to place, so the harvest time also differs to some extent. For example, in Minxian, Gansu, it is harvested 3 to 5 days after Frost's Descent; in Sichuan production areas, it is harvested around Frost's Descent; in Yan'an, Shaanxi, it is harvested in late October or early November. Harvesting should not be too early or too late. If too early, Angelica sinensis has not fully matured, which reduces yield and quality; if too late, the soil freezes, the roots become brittle and break easily, causing excessive loss. Generally speaking, it is best to harvest before the soil freezes and when the plants turn yellow and wilt. 10 to 15 days before harvest, first cut off the stems and leaves of Angelica sinensis, leaving about 3 cm of stem stubble so it can be identified during harvest. This allows the ground to be exposed to the sun and speeds up maturity. At the same time, livestock should be prevented from trampling it and causing root rot. When harvesting, dig with a hoe: first hollow out the soil beneath the plant, then dig it up from above and take it out. This allows the entire root to be dug out without breaking or injuring the roots. After digging, in conjunction with turning the soil, pick up once more any roots that were missed or broken during digging. After harvesting, transport them back to the processing site and tie them in bundles for processing. Generally, the yield is 100 to 150 kg of dried Angelica sinensis per mu, and high-yield fields can reach 250 to 300 kg per mu.
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