When is the best time to harvest Panax notoginseng? What is the best month to harvest?

Panax notoginseng harvest time

Panax notoginseng can be divided into spring Panax notoginseng and winter Panax notoginseng. Spring Panax notoginseng refers to Panax notoginseng without seeds, which is usually harvested around October and has the best quality. Winter Panax notoginseng refers to Panax notoginseng harvested after seeds are retained. The Panax notoginseng harvested at this time is not full because seeds are retained. The harvesting time of Panax notoginseng is mostly concentrated before flowering in autumn, and the late summer and early autumn are the harvesting season.

Panax notoginseng origin

Panax notoginseng is distributed in Jiangxi, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. It is mainly produced in Wenshan, Yanshan, Maguan, Xichou, Guangnan, Malipo, Funing, Qiubei in Yunnan, and Tianyang, Jingxi, Tiandong and Debao in Guangxi. It matures and is mostly put on the market around October every year.

Panax notoginseng planting time and key points

1. Planting time

Panax notoginseng is suitable for planting in winter and spring. We can usually sow it in November to December in winter, or in March to April in spring. If sown in these two time periods, the survival rate of Panax notoginseng seeds will be the highest.

2. Seed treatment

Choose plump, healthy, high-quality seeds and soak them in 1000:1 diluted carbendazim for disinfection. This can reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. Prepare deep, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Sow the Panax notoginseng seeds into the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil to promote germination.

3. Seeding management

After sowing the seeds of Panax notoginseng, they should be kept in a well-ventilated place with scattered light. They should be watered every 5 to 7 days and organic fertilizer should be applied every 20 days or so. The ambient temperature should be around 15 degrees. After waiting for 30 to 60 days, the Panax notoginseng will take root and can be moved to a sunny place. In the later stage, pests and diseases should be prevented and weeds should be removed in time.