How much do Atractylodes lancea seeds cost? Detailed planting methods
Atractylodes lancea is a type of Atractylodes, also known as qiangtoucai, Hua Atractylodes, mountain Atractylodes, etc. It is a perennial herb of the genus Atractylodes in the Asteraceae family, distributed in northern China, growing on hillsides, in sparse broad-leaved forests or mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests. Its rhizome is used as medicine and has the effects of drying dampness, resolving turbidity and relieving pain. Let's take a look at Atractylodes lancea seed prices and planting methods below!
How much is Atractylodes lancea seed per jin?
The price of Atractylodes lancea seeds is about 200-250 yuan per jin, but it varies depending on seed quality, place of origin and market. Atractylodes lancea seeds are short-lived; stored at room temperature their lifespan is only 6 months, and seeds from the previous year cannot be used. Cold storage can extend seed lifespan; stored at a low temperature of 0-4 degrees C for 1 year, the germination rate can remain above 80%. The minimum germination temperature is 5-8 degrees C, the optimum temperature is 10-15 degrees C, germination is inhibited above 25 degrees C, and above 45 degrees C the seeds almost all become moldy and rot. Seed propagation takes 3-4 years of growth before the medicinal commodity is harvested.
Sowing methods for Atractylodes lancea
1. Land selection and preparation: For the seedling field of Atractylodes lancea, choose gently sloping, well-drained and irrigated, loose and fertile sandy loam; for the transplanting field, choose a sunny barren hillside, with deep soil, loose and fertile texture, and well-drained humus soil or sandy loam. Low-lying, easily waterlogged land should not be chosen.
2. Apply sufficient base fertilizer: After selecting the land for the Atractylodes lancea seedling field, broadcast 3000-4000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure per mu, plow deeply 20-25 cm, harrow fine and level the clods. In arid areas make flat beds; in areas with more rainfall make raised beds. The bed width is generally 1.2-1.4 m, and the length depends on the terrain.
3. Propagation method: The sowing period for Atractylodes lancea is from late March to early April. The sowing method can be drilling or broadcasting.
(1) Drilling: When drilling Atractylodes lancea, open furrows horizontally on the prepared bed surface at a row spacing of 15-20 cm, with a furrow depth of 2 cm. Evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows, cover with soil and press lightly, then water and cover the bed surface with grass to retain moisture.
(2) Broadcasting: When broadcasting Atractylodes lancea, leave soil for covering when making the bed, then evenly broadcast the seeds on the bed surface, cover with 2 cm of soil. After sowing is completed, cover the bed surface with rice straw to retain moisture. Usually about 3-4 kg of seed is used per mu.
Planting methods for Atractylodes lancea
1. Thinning and final singling: For directly sown Atractylodes lancea, thin when the seedlings are 5-6 cm tall, and final singling when the seedlings are 10-15 cm tall at a plant spacing of 15-20 cm and row spacing of 25 cm. For hole sowing, leave 2-3 strong seedlings per hole. For transplanting, the number of seedlings per mu is generally 12000-15000 plants.
2. Cultivation and weeding: During the seedling stage of Atractylodes lancea, weed frequently and loosen the soil appropriately and shallowly. After transplanting, cultivation and weeding should be carried out 3-4 times each year, usually loosening the soil once every two months. Topdressing can be done at the same time as earthing up.
3. Timely watering: Before and after emergence, Atractylodes lancea should keep the soil moist regularly to facilitate emergence and seedling growth. Water immediately after the soil thaws in early spring to protect the seedlings. Water promptly when the weather is dry and the soil is dry. Generally, no more watering is done after the plants have grown.
4. Reasonable topdressing: During the seedling stage of Atractylodes lancea, apply 2000 kg of decomposed dilute human and livestock manure water per mu. In June-July, topdress with 2500-3000 kg of decomposed human feces and urine plus 15 kg of superphosphate. In October, open furrows between the rows and topdress with decomposed stable manure or compost, then water and cover with soil.
5. Bud removal and seed retention: In commercial fields of Atractylodes lancea, remove flower buds promptly at the bud stage so that nutrients are concentrated for the growth of the underground rhizome. For seed fields, choose loose and fertile land and healthy, disease-free planting material, properly thin flowers and buds, and cultivate fine seeds and seedlings.
6. Pest and disease control: Atractylodes lancea is susceptible to aphid damage. Remove dead branches and fallen leaves promptly, and bury them deeply or burn them. During the outbreak period, spray with 50% fenitrothion 1000-2000 times dilution or 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate 1500-2000 times dilution, once every 7 days, continuously until there is no pest damage.
7. Timely harvesting: Atractylodes lancea can be harvested 3-4 years after sowing or 2-3 years after transplanting. In spring or autumn, after the aboveground stems and leaves wither in October-November, dig up the rhizomes on a sunny day. Shake off the soil from the dug rhizomes, remove the remaining stems, dry in the sun or dry by heat, then knock off the fibrous roots.