How much does Atractylodes cost per pound?

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1. Price

2. Growth habits

3. Reproduction methods

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The price varies by region, with Northeast China being the cheapest, about 23 yuan per pound. Under normal circumstances, it is 57 yuan per pound, and the ones in Hebei are relatively expensive, with prices above 60 yuan. It has strong cold tolerance and likes to grow in dark places. If it is exposed to high temperatures or light during the growth period, it will die. In addition, it mainly reproduces by sowing seeds and dividing plants.

1. Price

1. Price

Atractylodes, also known as horsetail and horse thistle, is a traditional Chinese medicine plant. Mainly produced in the three northeastern provinces, it is also grown in Anhui, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Hebei and other places. Its price varies by region. The cheapest is in Northeast China, about 23 yuan per catty, the most expensive in Hebei, about 60 yuan per catty, and Inner Mongolia is 30 yuan per catty. Under normal circumstances, it is sold in the market for 57 yuan per pound.

2. Growth Habits

It Prefers to grow in fertile, well-drained and loose soil. It has strong cold resistance, so it grows more in the Northeast. It doesn't like light and prefers to grow in a dark environment. If it is placed in light or high temperature environment during growth, it will cause death and seriously affect the survival rate.

3. Propagation method

It Propagation is usually carried out by sowing seeds and dividing plants. Sowing is in spring in April, and the growth cycle is about two or three years, and some even take more than four years. The more nutrients it absorbs during the growth period, the more effective it will be. New plants will be produced from April to October every year. In addition, the survival rate of ramets is relatively high, and the growth rate is faster than sowing.

2. Growth habits

3. Reproduction methods

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