Where is it suitable to plant konjac? What kind of soil is suitable for planting konjac?

Konjac Planting Area

There are many varieties of the plant konjac, and different varieties are suitable for planting in different places. For example, the flower konjac is suitable for planting in areas with an altitude of 1800-2300 meters, and the white konjac is suitable for planting below 1300 meters above sea level, in a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment with high air humidity.

Konjac Growth Environment

1. Lighting requirements

Although konjac is native to tropical regions, its requirements for light are not high. It prefers a semi-shaded and semi-sunny growing environment. It does not require high light intensity, but it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the light time and do appropriate shading.

2. Soil requirements

Konjac has high requirements for soil because its underground part is a bulb. It is suitable for growing in sandy soil with deep soil layer, loose texture and good drainage. Fertile soil is a necessary condition to ensure the growth and development of its root system.

Konjac Origin

Konjac is a general name for plants of the genus Arum in the family Araceae, also known as konjac, ghost konjac, ghost head, flower-linked rod, snake six-grain, etc. China is one of its origins, and it is distributed in many regions. The production areas are mainly distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, southern Shaanxi and western Hubei, with the most abundant konjac resources in the mountainous areas around the Sichuan Basin.