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Atractylodes macrocephala (baizhu) is a traditional bulk Chinese medicinal herb variety with strong cold resistance, wide adaptability, simple management and large market demand. In terms of cultivation, the only taboo is continuous cropping. Atractylodes macrocephala is planted on a large scale across northern and southern Hebei Province, especially in the surrounding areas centered on Anguo, such as Dingzhou, Boye, Lixian, Qingyuan, Xingtang, Wuji, Shenze and other places. In recent years, the Atractylodes macrocephala market has been relatively stable. In the peak year, the highest purchase price at origin for one-year-old improved Atractylodes macrocephala roots used as seed stock once reached seven or eight yuan per jin, while in ordinary years it remains at two to three yuan per jin. The net benefit per mu of one-year-old Atractylodes macrocephala is more than 3,000 yuan, and at its highest can reach more than 5,000 yuan, so the growing benefit is relatively considerable. For two-year-old Atractylodes macrocephala, selling seeds and roots together can bring a net benefit of more than 10,000 yuan per mu, and the growing benefit is even higher.

Atractylodes macrocephala (baizhu) is a traditional bulk Chinese medicinal herb variety with strong cold resistance, wide adaptability, simple management and large market demand. In terms of cultivation, the only taboo is continuous cropping. Atractylodes macrocephala is planted on a large scale across northern and southern Hebei Province, especially in the surrounding areas centered on Anguo, such as Dingzhou, Boye, Lixian, Qingyuan, Xingtang, Wuji, Shenze and other places. In recent years, the Atractylodes macrocephala market has been relatively stable. In the peak year, the highest purchase price at origin for one-year-old improved Atractylodes macrocephala roots used as seed stock once reached seven or eight yuan per jin, while in ordinary years it remains at two to three yuan per jin. The net benefit per mu of one-year-old Atractylodes macrocephala is more than 3,000 yuan, and at its highest can reach more than 5,000 yuan, so the growing benefit is relatively considerable. For two-year-old Atractylodes macrocephala, selling seeds and roots together can bring a net benefit of more than 10,000 yuan per mu, and the growing benefit is even higher.

Although the Atractylodes macrocephala market rises and falls, and prices go high and low, judging from the market sales of Atractylodes macrocephala in recent years, there will not be serious unsalable stock of Atractylodes macrocephala seed roots and commercial roots, or a situation where no one buys the product; it is only reflected in the level of prices. Affected by last year's poor Atractylodes macrocephala market and low growing benefits, the new Atractylodes macrocephala seeds produced last year are in ample supply, and seed prices have fallen sharply. The current retail price of Atractylodes macrocephala seeds is about fifty yuan per jin, a drop of more than 50% per jin compared with the same period last year.

Therefore, based on a comprehensive analysis of the current situation, the benefit of planting Atractylodes macrocephala this year is expected to be promising. First, affected by the unfavorable low benefits last year, growers' enthusiasm for planting Atractylodes macrocephala this year is expected to be low, and the planting area this year is expected to decline significantly; the reduced market supply will drive prices up. Second, the sharp drop in seed prices and the substantial decrease in production costs will increase growers' profit margins. Therefore, for farmers who have mastered Atractylodes macrocephala production and management techniques, have a sound sales network, have suitable climatic conditions and have suitable planting plots, Atractylodes macrocephala can be given priority when arranging planting varieties and optimizing the planting structure. When new growers introduce seeds, they must choose high-quality improved Atractylodes macrocephala varieties produced by formal units, and guard against economic losses caused by improper seed introduction.

Atractylodes macrocephala flower

Atractylodes macrocephala seeds

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