What medicinal herbs can be planted in autumn? What are the precious medicinal herbs in autumn?

There are about 200 kinds of Chinese medicinal materials used for artificial cultivation in my country. Many of these medicinal materials use tuber propagation to maintain yield and quality. The most suitable season for this planting method is autumn, and they are basically in autumn.

Generally speaking, the planting time of Chinese medicinal materials is relatively long, so many medicinal materials are planted in autumn so that they can be harvested as soon as possible in the following year. The medicinal materials that are better to plant in autumn include fenugreek, fenugreek, platycodon, safflower, aconite, etc.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is also known as fenugreek, bitter bean, and vanilla. It is a medicinal material that prefers cool and dry climates. It has strong adaptability, a relatively short growth cycle, is easy to grow and manage, and does not require too much investment. It is usually planted in October-November and can be harvested in mid-June of the following year , so it has a good planting prospect.

Vaccaria

Vaccaria is an annual herb, which is best planted in October-November and can be harvested in early June of the following year. Vaccaria has good effects, such as promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, reducing swelling and healing sores, and is also an indispensable feed for the dairy industry.

Platycodon grandiflorum

The growth cycle of Platycodon grandiflorum is generally about 2-3 years. This medicinal material is mainly sown by seeds, and the best time to plant it is after October . In recent years, the land area suitable for Platycodon grandiflorum planting has gradually decreased, and the price has fluctuated greatly, but it is still considered a medicinal material that is in great demand in the market.

safflower

Safflower is a medicinal herb that is mostly grown in Yunnan. Generally speaking, it is planted in September and can be sown mechanically. It can be harvested in March of the following year. In the north, it is usually planted in mid-April and harvested in July.

Aconitum

Chuanwu is a medicinal material mainly grown by seedling transplanting. Its growth period is generally about 1 year, and the yield per mu is about 280 kilograms. Generally speaking, its planting time is from September to December . It is currently planted in Sichuan, Shaanxi, Yunnan and other regions.