How much does a grassleaf sweetflag seedling cost? Harvest after how many years and detailed planting techniques

Grassleaf sweetflag (Acorus gramineus), a grass-like perennial herb in the Araceae family and Acorus genus, whose rhizomes are often used medicinally. So, how much does a grassleaf sweetflag seedling cost on the market? How many years after planting can it be harvested? What are the planting techniques?

I. How much does a grassleaf sweetflag seedling cost on the market?

Grassleaf sweetflag is generally propagated by rhizome, and its seedlings are very cheap, generally around 1-4 yuan each. Grassleaf sweetflag prefers shady and moist environments and can grow under trees with dense canopy, but it does not tolerate direct sun exposure, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow. It does not tolerate drought, is slightly cold-tolerant, and can grow in the open field in the Yangtze River basin. It is best cultivated in swamps, wetlands, or sandy loam and humus-rich loam where irrigation is convenient.

II. How many years after planting can it be harvested?

Division propagation of grassleaf sweetflag is usually carried out in September to October. After removing the withered yellow old leaves, divide the plant into small clumps of 5-10 tillers, water after planting, and usually after one to two years of planting it can grow into a dense plant. Grassleaf sweetflag is harvested 3-4 years after planting. Dig out the rhizomes in early spring or late winter, cut off the leaves and fibrous roots, wash clean and dry in the sun.

III. What are the planting techniques?

1. Soil selection: Grassleaf sweetflag is best cultivated in swamps, wetlands, and humus-rich loam.

2. Weeding and watering: During the growing period after planting grassleaf sweetflag, pay attention to pulling out weeds around the roots, loosening the soil, and watering. Avoid drought by all means.

3. Reasonable fertilization: Grassleaf sweetflag is generally top-dressed with human feces and urine 2 times, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer, and appropriately increased with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

4. Pest and disease control: Grassleaf sweetflag is often damaged by rice grasshoppers feeding on the leaves, which can be controlled with 90% crystalline trichlorfon at 1000 times dilution.