When is the best time to harvest Panax notoginseng?

Panax notoginseng harvest time

Panax notoginseng can be harvested 3 years after transplanting. The best harvesting season is August, September and December to January of the following year. It is usually dug before flowering. It is best to remove the flower buds and prevent it from flowering, so that the roots are full and plump, and the quality is best.

Panax notoginseng origin

The main production areas of Panax notoginseng are located in the counties of Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan, including Wenshan County, Yanshan County, Maguan, Xichou, Guangnan, Malipo, Funing, Qiubei, etc. It is also grown in Tianyang, Jingxi, Tiandong and Debao in Guangxi. It matures in autumn and is harvested before the flowers bloom in autumn.

Panax notoginseng planting time and key points

1. Panax notoginseng is best planted in the open field from November in autumn to March in spring of the following year, but the specific time needs to be determined according to the geographical location and climate conditions of the year.

2. Panax notoginseng is best planted in sandy black loam. It is most appropriate to choose a cool and ventilated hillside. In addition, before planting Panax notoginseng, it is best to build a ceiling with wooden pillars and wooden beams, or with wooden pillars and wire wires. Fully decomposed base fertilizer can be applied to the soil and mixed well with the soil.

3. After sowing the Panax notoginseng seeds, cover them with soil mixed with fertilizer, and then cover them with a layer of turf. This can speed up the emergence of seedlings. After one year of seedling cultivation, they can be planted in another location. When transplanting, it is best to plant while covering with topsoil.