Which month is suitable for planting Gastrodia elata?

When to plant Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata is a common medicinal material and can be sown in spring or winter. The specific time is from March to May and around November, but the specific time depends on the local environment and climate.

Planting time in the north and south: Gastrodia elata is generally planted in June in the north, but there is more rain in the south, so it can be planted in May.

Greenhouse planting time: Gastrodia elata is a common requirement and can be planted in a greenhouse, preferably from November to March of the following year.

Gastrodia elata origin and planting month

Gastrodia elata is also known as red arrow, divine grass, ghost duyou, etc. Its main producing areas are Jiangsu, Hubei, Sichuan, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, Hunan, Yunnan and other provinces.

Sichuan Gastrodia elata

Sichuan is the main production area of ​​Gastrodia elata, which mostly reproduces in November. The surface of the plant is light yellow-brown, translucent and has a hard texture.

Anhui Gastrodia elata

Anhui Gastrodia elata can be planted in winter and can only be harvested after 3 years of planting. The Gastrodia elata here is plump and firm, with high yield and high nutritional value.

Gastrodia elata varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of Gastrodia elata, the most common ones are red Gastrodia elata, green Gastrodia elata, black Gastrodia elata, yellow Gastrodia elata, fine Gastrodia elata, etc.

Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata can be planted in spring and autumn. The rhizome of the plant is oblong, large in size, and yellow-green in color. It is mostly planted in southwestern provinces.

Gastrodia elata

Black Gastrodia elata can be planted in spring. The flower stems of the plant are gray-brown, the fruits are inverted cone-shaped, and the water content is about 70%, but the drought resistance is poor.