Where is Panax notoginseng suitable for planting?

Panax notoginseng planting area

Panax notoginseng likes to survive in a cool and humid environment. It is suitable to be planted on hillsides with an altitude of 700-1500 meters, in Dongyang, and with a slope of 10-20°.

Panax notoginseng likes coolness. At present, the main production areas of Panax notoginseng in my country are concentrated in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and other provinces. Among them, the Panax notoginseng in Wenshan, Yunnan is the most famous and has the best quality. Wenshan, Yunnan is the main production area and origin of Panax notoginseng in China. Its quality and output rank first in the country and it is a "rare brand" protected by the state.

Panax notoginseng planting conditions

Temperature is very important for the growth of Panax notoginseng. The temperature requirements of Panax notoginseng are different in different growth stages. When the Panax notoginseng seedlings break through the soil, the temperature should be controlled at around 22 degrees and the soil temperature should be maintained at 12 degrees. If the temperature is below zero, it will cause frost damage to the seedlings.

Then during the growth period of Panax notoginseng, the temperature is maintained at 24 degrees, and the soil temperature needs to be controlled at around 18 degrees. If the temperature is higher than 32 degrees for a long time, it will also affect the growth of Panax notoginseng seedlings.

Key points of planting and management of Panax notoginseng

1. Soil

Panax notoginseng’s requirements for soil are not very strict. Generally, except for overly acidic soil and heavy clay soil, other types of soil can be used to grow Panax notoginseng normally.

2. Lighting

Light is also a planting condition that cannot be ignored when planting Panax notoginseng. When planting Panax notoginseng, a certain degree of shade must be ensured, and the sun must not be allowed to shine directly on Panax notoginseng for a long time, otherwise it will easily cause burns to the Panax notoginseng leaves.

3. Moisture

Panax notoginseng has a great demand for water during its growth. When planting Panax notoginseng, the moisture content in the soil of the seedbed should be maintained at around 28%, and the minimum moisture content should not be lower than 20%, otherwise the Panax notoginseng plants will wilt and lack water.