What is the best month to plant Scutellaria baicalensis?

When to plant Scutellaria baicalensis

Scutellaria baicalensis is usually planted in March and April. Since Scutellaria baicalensis likes warmth, it grows rapidly in a warm environment, so it should be sown no later than autumn, and there is no need to process the seeds before sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There are differences in the time for planting Huangcen in the north and south. If the irrigation conditions in the north are better, it is mostly planted in April, while in the south it can be planted in spring, summer and autumn.

Greenhouse planting time : Scutellaria baicalensis can be planted in greenhouses. There is no difference between Scutellaria baicalensis planted in greenhouses and those planted in the open field. Greenhouses are mostly used to plant Scutellaria baicalensis in winter.

Scutellaria baicalensis origin and planting month

The four main production areas of artificially cultivated Scutellaria baicalensis are Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Gansu.

Shandong Scutellaria baicalensis

Shandong Scutellaria baicalensis is usually planted in mid-April and matures in July after planting. Scutellaria baicalensis can be used as tea or medicine to inhibit the production and spread of cancer cells to a certain extent.

Shaanxi Scutellaria baicalensis

Shaanxi Scutellaria baicalensis is usually planted in late March. After 3-4 months of growth, it can be harvested in autumn. Shaanxi Scutellaria baicalensis is very effective in fungal culture and the control of bacterial infections.

Scutellaria baicalensis varieties and planting months

Common types of Scutellaria baicalensis include Scutellaria yunnanensis, Scutellaria glutinosa, and Scutellaria jinyunensis.

Scutellaria yunnanensis

Yunnan Scutellaria baicalensis is usually planted in mid-to-late April and July, and matures in autumn and spring respectively. The rhizomes of this variety of Scutellaria baicalensis are used as medicine, and the stems and leaves can be used as tea.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Scutellaria baicalensis is best planted in autumn, and its maturity period is usually in autumn. Scutellaria baicalensis grows in gravel, farmland, abandoned land and roadsides, often in clumps.