What are the cultivation requirements for Aconitum carmichaeli? Read this article to understand the growing techniques
Aconitum carmichaeli is an important medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine clinical practice, and has been highly regarded by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners since ancient times. It has the effects of restoring yang and rescuing from collapse, tonifying fire and assisting yang, and dispersing cold and relieving pain, and is widely used. At present, because the market demand for Aconitum carmichaeli is enormous, artificial cultivation is carried out in many regions, so what conditions are needed to grow Aconitum carmichaeli? Let's take a look together with the editor.
1. Temperature requirements
Aconitum carmichaeli prefers a cool climate and fears high temperatures, and has a certain degree of cold tolerance. However, during cultivation, due to different purposes, the temperature requirements also differ. During production, the perennial roots of Aconitum carmichaeli can safely overwinter in a low-temperature environment of minus 10 degrees, and it is suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature of around 15-16 degrees. The maximum temperature should not exceed 37 degrees, otherwise it will affect its growth.
2. Moisture requirements
Aconitum carmichaeli likes a humid environment, and generally grows wild in shaded and damp forest understories. If the plant grows in dry soil for a long time, dry rot will occur, but an overly humid environment, or a waterlogged environment, can easily cause the root system of the plant to rot. Therefore, when planting, attention must be paid to changes in moisture. Aconitum carmichaeli is suitable for growing in areas with an annual average precipitation of between 1200-1500 millimeters, and the soil humidity is required to remain at around 80%. Too much moisture can easily lead to root rot.
3. Light requirements
Aconitum carmichaeli needs sufficient light conditions during growth, and a sunny, sun-facing environment is best, but it fears intense sunlight and exposure, so shade and sun protection measures should be taken during hot seasons. When grown on a sunny slope with sufficient light, it has fewer diseases, grows well, and has extremely high yield and quality; but if grown on a shady slope with insufficient light, it grows poorly, has more diseases, and this will also affect yield and quality.
4. Soil requirements
Aconitum carmichaeli is not strict about soil requirements, but it is best planted in loose, fertile, well-drained loam or sandy loam. Neutral purple soil gives the highest yield, while heavy clay yellow soil and barren stone-pit soil are not suitable for planting, as their permeability is poor and unfavorable to the growth of the plant's root system. Aconitum carmichaeli should not be continuously cropped, otherwise pests and diseases will be more serious. Generally, it needs an interval of 3-4 years before planting again. The previous crop is best rice, corn, sugarcane, and other crops, and it should not be rotated with previous crops such as peanut, sesame, potato, eggplant, soybean, konjac, and other crops.
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