When is the best time to plant angelica?

Angelica sinensis , also known as dried angelica, angelica tail, angelica qu or earth angelica, is a medicinal material widely distributed in China. It is grown in southwestern China and in Hubei Province, among other places, and is widely cultivated for its medicinal value. Let’s take a look at when is the best time to plant angelica?

When is the best time to plant angelica?

Usually in areas with higher altitudes and lower temperatures, the suitable sowing time is from late July to early August each year. In areas with lower altitudes and relatively higher temperatures, the best time for sowing is delayed to mid-August to early September. The choice of sowing time is closely related to local altitude and climatic conditions.

Key points of angelica planting technology

Soil conditions:

Angelica prefers to grow in areas with an altitude of about 2,500 meters. It is more adapted to a humid and shaded environment. The ideal planting location is a shady area halfway up a mountain, where the soil should be loose and flat.

Sowing time:

Angelica seeds should be collected from ripe fruits around the beginning of summer, then air-dried in a cool and dry place and preserved as seeds. The best time to sow is from late May to early June of the following year.

Sowing method:

Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface and then lightly cover with a layer of soil about 5 mm thick. After germination, the surrounding weeds should be removed in time, preferably by hand, while paying attention to protecting the tender shoots of the seedlings. If the seedlings are too dense, they should be thinned out appropriately.

Transplantation process:

It takes about 110 days from sowing to transplanting. When transplanting, dig out the angelica seedlings gently to avoid damaging the roots. About 90 seedlings can be tied into a bunch and then stored in a cool, dry place for about half a month.

Post-transplant management:

Half a month later, the angelica seedlings were transplanted to an area with an altitude of about 2,500 meters. When planting, keep the soil surface flat and pay attention to controlling the planting spacing to avoid overcrowding. The planting depth should not exceed 5 cm. During the growing period, be careful to weed but avoid damaging the roots. No herbicides or pesticides are allowed. At the same time, monitor the moisture of the soil, irrigate and drain at the right time, and apply fertilizer in appropriate amounts.

In early June, weak, unhealthy or overcrowded seedlings should be removed to ensure normal growth of other seedlings.

Harvest time:

The best time to harvest angelica is in mid-to-late October.

The above is an introduction to the suitable time and key points for planting Angelica sinensis. As a major medicinal material in my country, the market demand for Angelica sinensis is still relatively large. However, if you don’t have the right sales channels, you should not plant it blindly.