When is the best time to harvest Dendrobium?

After Dendrobium matures, the old stems are usually harvested and the tender stems are left. The old stems of this plant have sufficient growth time and contain many and complete nutrients, while the nutrient content of the tender stems is very low.

Dendrobium mature

Dendrobium matures in winter and spring. To identify whether Dendrobium is mature, you can see whether there are new leaves on the stems of the plant. Only when it stops growing, it can be harvested within 15-30 days. At this time, the quality of Dendrobium is the best.

Dendrobium harvesting

Dendrobium can usually be harvested from December to April of the following year. At this time, the amino acids, vitamins and polysaccharides in Dendrobium have reached a highest value, and it is best to harvest at this time.

Dendrobium Origin and Output

The origin of Dendrobium is in Southeast Asia. It is divided into several varieties including Dendrobium officinale, Dendrobium copper-skinned, Dendrobium aquaticum, etc. The main producing areas in my country include Anhui, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi and other provinces.

Generally, the accumulation of nutrients will be gradually completed in the second year after planting Dendrobium, and the harvest year will begin in the third year. The normal yield per mu is about 300 kilograms, and the benefit is still good.