Planting and Propagation of Atractylodes lancea can generally be done in late February or early to mid-March in early spring. Atractylodes lancea is a dry root of the plant Atractylodes lancea, mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei and other places.
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Atractylodes lancea roots should be planted deep in the soil, and it prefers fertile soil. Sufficient base fertilizer should be applied during planting. If it encounters rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage. If the weather is dry, watering should be done.
Before the emergence of Atractylodes lancea, the soil should be kept moist and watered appropriately. After the seedlings of Atractylodes lancea emerge, watering should be done when it is dry. Generally, intertillage and weeding are not needed during the seedling stage of Atractylodes lancea;
When the seedlings of Atractylodes lancea grow to 6 centimeters, they can be thinned. When the seedlings of Atractylodes lancea grow to 10 centimeters, they can be spaced at a distance of 20 centimeters.
In July to August each year, intertillage can be combined with weeding to remove weeds from Atractylodes lancea. For some yellowing old leaves, a few leaves can be cut from the stem, which is beneficial to light transmission.
In summer, Atractylodes lancea can be watered in the morning and evening, but generally not at noon. During the rainy season, attention should be paid to avoid water accumulation and root rot.
After the beginning of autumn, Atractylodes lancea grows faster, so attention should be paid to fertilization.
Atractylodes lancea generally does not flower in the first year of sowing. If Atractylodes lancea appears to be flowering during the second year, it can be removed, except for the Atractylodes lancea pods left for seed. This can reduce nutrient consumption.
Atractylodes lancea often suffers from leaf spot disease and root rot, so prevention and treatment should be taken.
