How long is the growth cycle of Atractylodes macrocephala

Introduction to the growth of Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes is suitable for growing in areas above 200 meters above sea level, where the temperature cannot exceed 35 degrees, the winter temperature needs to be above 10 degrees, and the slope is about 5 degrees.

Wild Atractylodes macrocephala is mainly distributed in Jiangxi, Hunan, Zhejiang and Sichuan. It is also cultivated in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Hebei, Chongqing, Hubei and Hunan.

Growth cycle of Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala prefers a cool climate, is not resistant to high temperatures, and is afraid of waterlogging. The suitable temperature for seed germination is between 25 and 30 degrees. When the average temperature is between 24 and 29 degrees, the growth rate of the plant accelerates with rising temperature. When the temperature exceeds 30°C, its growth is inhibited. The suitable temperature for rhizome growth is between 26 and 28 degrees.

The flowering period of Atractylodes is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

Growth rate of Atractylodes macrocephala

Growth process: When the ambient temperature of Atractylodes is between 18 and 21 degrees, it will germinate in 10-15 days. The growth is slow in the seedling stage, and it will temporarily stop growing when the seedlings wither in winter. The buds begin to sprout in the early spring of the second year, and the growth accelerates after turning green. Buds begin to appear in May and June, and it blooms from August to October. The flowering period lasts for 4 months. The fruiting period is from October to November, and it withers in November and December.

It takes two years from sowing to harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala.

Atractylodes macrocephala growth cycle management

The yield of Atractylodes macrocephala can reach about 300 kilograms per mu, with an income of about 9,000 yuan and a profit of about 5,500 yuan.

Temperature management: Atractylodes macrocephala likes a warm environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees. It is not resistant to strong light and needs shade in summer.

Fertilization management: When planting Atractylodes, base fertilizer can be applied, mainly rotted manure or compost. Topdressing is needed in time during the growth period, and thin human feces and urine can be applied once.