When is the best time to harvest mugwort? How many times a year can it be harvested?

The harvest of mugwort needs to follow the principle of "three days before and four days after" which refers to the three days before and four days after the Dragon Boat Festival. This period of time is the best time to harvest mugwort , and the quality of mugwort at this time is the best.

Mugwort mature

The mugwort plant generally matures in June every year , which is around the Dragon Boat Festival. At this time, the leaves of the mugwort are large and fragrant, reaching the peak of the plant's growth.

Mugwort harvesting

Mugwort is a common plant. May to June every year is the best season to harvest mugwort . This plant can be used for daily health care and has certain medicinal value. In addition, mugwort planted in the south can generally be harvested 4-5 times a year, and if it is planted in the north, it can usually be harvested 3 times a year .

Origin and yield of mugwort

The distribution of mugwort is very wide. Except for arid and high-altitude areas, it is distributed almost all over the country. Common areas include Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin, Anhui, Henan, Guizhou, Yunnan and other regions. Among them, Qizhou, Hebei is the best .

Mugwort is a plant that grows very fast and can be harvested three or four times a year. The yield per mu is around 600-700 kg, and high-yield plots can reach 900 kg. The average income per mu is around 5,000 yuan, so the prospects for its cultivation are very good.