What kind of crop is Astragalus sinensis? It belongs to the leguminous crop

What kind of crop is Astragalus sinicus

Milk vetch belongs to the leguminous crop. It prefers warm and humid growing conditions. The seeds can generally germinate at 5 degrees. Milk vetch is produced in China and is mainly distributed in various provinces and regions in the Yangtze River Basin of China. It grows on hillsides and humid places with altitudes between 400 and 3,000 meters.

Distribution of Chinese Milkvetch

Milk vetch is mainly distributed in Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi and North China. Milk vetch is used as green manure in rice fields, and some of its stems and leaves can be harvested for use as feed. Milk vetch has a long history of cultivation in China. From the 14th to the 17th century, it was already planted on a large scale in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Yield and Economic Benefits of Astragalus sinensis

The yield of sweet clover is very considerable. Under normal circumstances, the yield of sweet clover per mu can reach about 15,000 kilograms, but the yield of different people growing in different regions will also vary.

As animal husbandry is gradually being paid more attention at the national and local levels, the unique high feed value of Astragalus membranaceus has been widely used in green manure cultivation in southern my country, which has undoubtedly brought considerable economic benefits to ranches and herders.