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Detailed Explanation of Angelica Harvest Time and Methods

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For autumn direct-seeded angelica, harvest occurs in the second year; for transplanted angelica, harvest occurs in the same year, after the plants turn yellow and withered in mid-October. Natural conditions vary from place to place, so harvest times differ to some extent. For example, in Minxian, Gansu, harvest is 3 to 5 days after Frost's Descent; in production areas of Sichuan, harvest is around Frost's Descent; in Yan'an, Shaanxi, it is in late October or early November. Harvesting should not be too early or too late. If too early, the angelica is not yet fully mature, which reduces yield and quality; if too late, the soil freezes, the roots become brittle and break easily, causing excessive loss. Generally, it is best to harvest before the soil freezes and when the plants are yellow and wilted. About 10 to 15 days before harvest, first cut off the angelica stems and leaves, leaving stubble about 3 cm tall so the plants can be identified during harvest. This allows the ground to be exposed to the sun and speeds up maturation. At the same time, livestock trampling should be prevented to avoid rotting of the heads. When harvesting, dig with a hoe: first hollow out the soil beneath the plants, then dig them over from above and take them out. This allows the entire root to be dug out and prevents 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 into bundles for processing. Generally, the yield is 100 to 150 kg of dried angelica per mu, and high-yielding fields can reach 250 to 300 kg per mu.

For autumn direct-seeded angelica, harvest occurs in the second year; for transplanted angelica, harvest occurs in the same year, after the plants turn yellow and withered in mid-October. Natural conditions vary from place to place, so harvest times differ to some extent. For example, in Minxian, Gansu, harvest is 3 to 5 days after Frost's Descent; in production areas of Sichuan, harvest is around Frost's Descent; in Yan'an, Shaanxi, it is in late October or early November. Harvesting should not be too early or too late. If too early, the angelica is not yet fully mature, which reduces yield and quality; if too late, the soil freezes, the roots become brittle and break easily, causing excessive loss. Generally, it is best to harvest before the soil freezes and when the plants are yellow and wilted. About 10 to 15 days before harvest, first cut off the angelica stems and leaves, leaving stubble about 3 cm tall so the plants can be identified during harvest. This allows the ground to be exposed to the sun and speeds up maturation. At the same time, livestock trampling should be prevented to avoid rotting of the heads. When harvesting, dig with a hoe: first hollow out the soil beneath the plants, then dig them over from above and take them out. This allows the entire root to be dug out and prevents 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 into bundles for processing. Generally, the yield is 100 to 150 kg of dried angelica per mu, and high-yielding fields can reach 250 to 300 kg per mu.

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