Where is Gastrodia suitable for planting?

Gastrodia elata planting area

Gastrodia elata generally grows in places with loose and moist soil, and needs to grow in places with Armillaria mellea. It cannot grow in Ziyang. Generally, Armillaria mellea grows on wood, and Gastrodia elata absorbs the Armillaria mellea on the wood and then grows again.

Gastrodia elata is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Jilin, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Hubei, Tibet, Liaoning, Jiangxi, Anhui, Heilongjiang, Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Taiwan and other regions in my country. Gastrodia elata can be grown in both the north and the south, but the planting time, humidity and technology will be different. Among them, the Gastrodia elata in Yunnan is the best.

Gastrodia elata planting conditions

Gastrodia elata generally grows in places with fertile and moist soil, loose and breathable soil. The optimum temperature for Gastrodia elata growth is around 15-28 degrees. It stops growing when the local surface temperature is below 8 degrees and above 30 degrees.

Key points of planting and management of Gastrodia elata

1. Choose a good venue:

The planting site for Gastrodia elata needs to be in a warm, humid place with sandy soil. It should not be cold, dry or waterlogged, as this is not conducive to the growth of Gastrodia elata.
2. Scientific management is required:

After planting Gastrodia elata, humidity and temperature must be managed, but scientific management must be adhered to to ensure the moisture content of the soil. Watering should be done in time during drought, but not excessively. Finally, a shed should be built to provide shade to prevent damage to Gastrodia elata caused by high temperature.

3. Harvest at the right time:

After the Gastrodia elata matures, it must be harvested in time. Do not delay the harvest time to avoid causing the Gastrodia elata to rot or be infested, thereby avoiding reducing the commercial value.