Detailed Explanation of Angelica sinensis Harvesting and Processing Techniques (Part 3)
For autumn direct-seeded plants, harvest in the second year; for transplanted plants, harvest in late October of the same year, when the plants turn yellow and withered. Dig up the whole plant, shake off the mud and sand, and air-dry for 2-3 days until the roots become soft. Then remove the stems, leaves and fibrous roots, sort them by root size, tie them into small bundles, hang them head-down on the curing rack, and smoke and roast them slowly with smoke and fire. During smoking, pay attention to indoor ventilation and turn them frequently. After drying, rub off the fine hairs and fibrous roots, and they are ready as a commercial product. Generally, 667 sq m can produce about 150 kg of dried product. High-yield fields can reach 400 kg.
For autumn direct-seeded plants, harvest in the second year; for transplanted plants, harvest in late October of the same year, when the plants turn yellow and withered. Dig up the whole plant, shake off the mud and sand, and air-dry for 2-3 days until the roots become soft. Then remove the stems, leaves and fibrous roots, sort them by root size, tie them into small bundles, hang them head-down on the curing rack, and smoke and roast them slowly with smoke and fire. During smoking, pay attention to indoor ventilation and turn them frequently. After drying, rub off the fine hairs and fibrous roots, and they are ready as a commercial product. Generally, 667 sq m can produce about 150 kg of dried product. High-yield fields can reach 400 kg.