When is the best season to plant Astragalus membranaceus

Chinese Milkvetch Planting Season and Time

The planting time of Astragalus membranaceus is generally divided by season. It is usually planted in spring or autumn, specifically from March to May or around September. The climatic conditions at this time are most suitable for seed germination.

There are many varieties of sweet vetch, the more common ones are Min Zi No. 1, Min Zi No. 6, Zhejiang Zi No. 5, Yujiang Daye, Pingning No. 3, etc. There is not much difference in the planting time among different varieties of sweet vetch, and they can all be planted in spring and autumn.

Chinese Milkvetch Harvest Season

The mature harvest season of Astragalus membranaceus is around May of the second year, and the yield of this plant is very considerable. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu of land can reach about 15,000 jin, and the price of each jin of seeds is around 15-18 yuan.

Steps and methods of planting Chinese milk vetch

1. Seed drying and soaking

The sowing of sweet clover should be carried out in clear weather in spring. The seeds should be dried for 4-5 hours before sowing, then the wax on the surface should be wiped off, and finally soaked in potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution.

2. Seeding and planting

The seeds are sown by broadcasting or row sowing. Under suitable temperature, the seeds will germinate in about 10 days.

3. Seedling management

During the seedling raising period of Astragalus, it is necessary to do a good job of insulation, and at the same time, weeding, disease and pest control must be carried out in time, so that the plants can grow better.