Atractylodes macrocephala planting time and method

Planting time

Atractylodes is generally planted from late March to early April every year. The climate at that time has gradually warmed up, which is more conducive to seed germination. It can germinate and emerge quickly after planting. When planting, it is best to do it when the weather is relatively clear.

Atractylodes macrocephala planting method

1. Prepare the seedbed: One month before sowing Atractylodes macrocephala, the soil needs to be deeply plowed, covered with 30 cm thick weeds, burned to disinfect the soil, and then the grass ash needs to be turned into the soil.

2. Soaking and sowing seeds: If Atractylodes is planted in an arid area, the seeds need to be soaked in warm water for about 24 hours, and then they can be planted and mixed with sand and sown into the field.

3. Thinning at the right time: After the seedlings of Atractylodes macrocephala emerge from the soil, thinning must be done in time, with a plant spacing of 4-6 cm, and it must be done in conjunction with inter-row cultivation and weeding to reduce water evaporation.

Atractylodes macrocephala planting precautions

When caring for Atractylodes macrocephala, you need to pay attention to the fact that it has a relatively high demand for water, especially during the root and rhizome expansion period, it needs a lot of water. In addition, when encountering drought, you must water it in time to keep the soil moist.