Soil preparation methods and key technical points for Codonopsis pilosula cultivation
Both spring plowing and autumn plowing are acceptable, but autumn plowing is preferable. Before plowing, spread 30,000-50,000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure or compost per hectare, then plow to a depth of 25-30 cm, harrow fine and level. Codonopsis pilosula (poor man's ginseng) is suited to bed cultivation, with a bed width of 120 cm; on high, dry terrain flat beds can be made, while on lower terrain raised beds of 10-15 cm can be made. In some places ridge cultivation is practiced; to increase the number of plants per unit area, make small ridges of 50 cm, or make wide ridges of 60 cm with double-row planting.
Both spring plowing and autumn plowing are acceptable, but autumn plowing is preferable. Before plowing, spread 30,000-50,000 kg of decomposed farmyard manure or compost per hectare, then plow to a depth of 25-30 cm, harrow fine and level. Codonopsis pilosula (poor man's ginseng) is suited to bed cultivation, with a bed width of 120 cm; on high, dry terrain flat beds can be made, while on lower terrain raised beds of 10-15 cm can be made. In some places ridge cultivation is practiced; to increase the number of plants per unit area, make small ridges of 50 cm, or make wide ridges of 60 cm with double-row planting.