What month is suitable for planting Polygonatum sibiricum?

When is Polygonatum sibiricum planted?

Polygonatum sibiricum is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, usually planted in spring and autumn every year. The most suitable planting time is March or August. Generally, the latest planting time should not exceed August. Polygonatum sibiricum is generally propagated by tubers.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting Polygonatum sibiricum in the south and the north is different. It is generally planted around February in the south, while in March in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Polygonatum sibiricum can be grown in a greenhouse. Usually the planting time in a greenhouse is different from that in the open air. Generally, Polygonatum sibiricum grown in a greenhouse can be planted in late autumn or early spring.

Polygonatum sibiricum Origin and Planting Month

There are many places where Polygonatum is grown. Usually, the production areas of Polygonatum are mainly concentrated in Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guangxi, Guangdong, Anhui, Zhejiang, Guizhou in Northeast China and Yunnan.

Shaanxi Polygonatum

Shaanxi Polygonatum is usually planted around March and will generally mature after 1 or 2 years of planting. The Polygonatum produced in Shaanxi is very yellow in color, the tubers are relatively large, and the growth shape is irregular.

Ningxia Polygonatum

Ningxia Polygonatum is usually planted in March and April and begins to mature in autumn. The Polygonatum produced in Ningxia has a good nourishing effect. The freshly picked Polygonatum is brown after drying and has a wine aroma.

Polygonatum varieties and planting months

Polygonatum sibiricum is the underground rhizome of turmeric. There are not many varieties of Polygonatum sibiricum, which are generally divided into ginger-shaped Polygonatum sibiricum, chicken-head Polygonatum sibiricum, butterfly-shaped Polygonatum sibiricum, Rehe Polygonatum sibiricum, curly-leaf Polygonatum sibiricum and large Polygonatum sibiricum.

Polygonatum cyrtonema

Curly-leaf Polygonatum is usually planted in March and will mature in August or September. Curly-leaf Polygonatum is generally more common in Tibet. It has high nutritional value and has the therapeutic effect of replenishing qi and nourishing the heart and lungs.

Ginger-shaped Polygonatum

Ginger-shaped Polygonatum is generally planted in large quantities in spring and usually matures in autumn. Ginger-shaped Polygonatum is the best variety. It has a very irregular appearance and has high nutritional value.