Where are the planting conditions and climate suitable for Codonopsis pilosula?

Codonopsis planting conditions

When planting Codonopsis pilosula, it needs to be maintained in a relatively warm and humid growing environment. It should be avoided from strong light as it prefers shade. It must also be planted in loose, fertile, organic-rich soil, preferably sandy loam. It should also be watered and fertilized in a timely manner.

Codonopsis planting climate

Codonopsis pilosula prefers a warm climate environment. When it grows, the temperature needs to be kept between 8-20 degrees, which is more suitable for growth and the growth rate is also faster.

Suitable places for growing Codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis pilosula generally grows in areas with an altitude of 1,600 to 2,000 meters. It is mostly planted in Dingxi, Wenxian County in Gansu, Fengxian County in Shaanxi, Sishi in Hubei, Lingchuan and Huguan in Shanxi.

Planting time of Codonopsis pilosula

The planting time of Codonopsis pilosula is in spring and autumn. The suitable time for spring planting is around March-April, and the suitable time for autumn planting is around October-November. After choosing the planting time, it is necessary to plant reasonably. The density is very important during planting. Each plant should be about 10-15 cm apart, and the distance between each row should be about 30 cm.

Benefits of Codonopsis Planting

The planting efficiency of Codonopsis pilosula is relatively good. If 2-3 kilograms of seeds are needed per mu, the seed cost is about 240 yuan, and about 250-300 kilograms can be produced. Based on the market price of 50 yuan per kilogram, the output value per mu is about 12,500-15,000 yuan, and the net profit after deducting the cost is about 10,000 yuan.

Key points for planting Codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis seeds must be processed before sowing to increase the germination rate. First, soak the seeds in 40-degree warm water and stir them constantly. Then prepare clean gauze, wrap the seeds in the gauze, rinse them, and finally place them on the prepared sand pile for germination. They can be sown in about seven days.