What is the best season to plant konjac?

Konjac Planting Season and Time

The planting time of konjac is generally divided by season. Most of them are sown in spring or winter, around March and December, and the growth cycle of this plant is relatively long.

There are many varieties of konjac, the more common ones are flower konjac, white konjac, pearl bud konjac, heavenly konjac, etc. Their main difference lies in their own characteristics, but there is not much difference in the planting time between different varieties of konjac.

Konjac harvest season

Konjac is generally harvested in autumn, around October each year. It has a long growth cycle and can only be harvested in the second year after planting. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu is around 4,000-5,000 kilograms.

Konjac planting steps and methods

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Before planting konjac, you must carefully prepare the land, rake the soil flat and fine, and apply a certain amount of base fertilizer to the soil.

2. Select good varieties

Select high-quality konjac seeds for planting, and they must be sterilized and exposed to the sun to help increase the germination rate of the seeds.

3. Start planting

Place the konjac seeds directly in the treated soil, and be careful not to let the seeds come into direct contact with fertilizer, otherwise it will be detrimental to their germination.