Polygonatum sibiricum planting conditions and climate requirements in the planting area

Introduction to Polygonatum

Polygonatum sibiricum is a plant of the Liliales, Liliaceae, and Polygonatum genus. It is also called chicken-head polygonatum, yellow chicken vegetable, pen tube vegetable, claw ginseng, tiger ginger, and chicken claw ginseng.

Polygonatum sibiricum can be used as medicine, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen, moistening the lungs and promoting body fluid. There are many types of Polygonatum sibiricum, depending on the growing environment, leaf shape, flower color, etc., including Polygonatum sibiricum, Rehe Polygonatum sibiricum, Yunnan Polygonatum sibiricum, and Curly Leaf Polygonatum sibiricum.

Polygonatum sibiricum planting conditions

Polygonatum sibiricum likes a cool and humid environment. It is shade-loving, cold-resistant and afraid of drought. It grows poorly in dry soil, but grows well in a moist and semi-shady environment. It is suitable for planting in loam with deep soil layer, loose, fertile and good drainage. It should not be planted in poor, dry and heavy clay land.

Huangjing planting climate

Polygonatum sibiricum is mainly distributed in areas with an altitude of 700 to 3600 meters, with an average annual temperature of 15 to 25 degrees, a ground temperature of 10 to 20 degrees, a frost-free period of more than 240 days, an annual rainfall of 850 to 1200 mm, and a soil pH of 5.5 to 7.2.

Suitable areas for growing Polygonatum

During its growth process, Polygonatum sibiricum needs shade and a moist environment. It grows well in areas with concentrated rainfall and is commonly found in thickets, forest edges, ditch edges and shady hillsides. It is produced in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu (east), Henan, Shandong, Anhui (east), and Zhejiang (northwest).

Planting time

The best time to plant Polygonatum sibiricum is in March. Prepare the soil in advance, dig holes with a row spacing of 25 cm and a plant spacing of 15-20 cm, with a depth of about 10 cm, then apply soil and fertilizer, and plant one seedling in each hole. Cover and compact the soil, and water it thoroughly. Water it once every 3-5 days after planting to ensure faster survival.

Benefits of Polygonatum sibiricum Planting

my country has abundant resources of wild Polygonatum plants with high utilization value. They have medicinal, edible, ornamental and cosmetic value. The market demand is gradually increasing and they have good economic benefits. This genus of plants can be developed and utilized in many ways and the prospects are very good.