The cost and profit of planting Atractylodes macrocephala

The benefits of growing Atractylodes macrocephala are very good. This medicinal material has a wide range of uses, high frequency, and good efficacy. The demand in the domestic and foreign markets is very high, so the prospects for its cultivation are good.

The cost of planting

The initial investment in Atractylodes macrocephala cultivation mainly includes three aspects: land rent, seedling costs, and management costs. All in all, the investment cost per mu is approximately between 3,000 and 4,000 yuan.

Atractylodes macrocephala cultivation profit

Under normal planting conditions, one acre of land can yield about 340 kilograms of dried Atractylodes macrocephala. Calculated based on the market price of about 23 yuan per catty, after deducting the cost, the profit per acre can reach about 3,000 yuan.

How to plant Atractylodes macrocephala

1. Site selection and land preparation

It is best to choose land where crops have not been grown for more than three years. The soil must be deep, fertile, and moist, and the slope should not be too steep. Before planting, it must be deeply plowed and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied.

2. Seed treatment

Select plump, disease- and insect-free Atractylodes macrocephala seeds and soak them for disinfection before planting. You can prepare a solution with thiophanate-methyl, carbendazim, or avermectin.

3. Sowing method

Atractylodes is generally sown in rows, with the row spacing controlled at about 15-20 cm. After processing, furrows are dug on the bed surface with a depth of about 3 cm.