In recent years, with people's pursuit of a healthy life, the cultivation of Chinese medicinal materials has become a popular industry in rural areas. As a common Chinese medicinal material, the market demand for Atractylodes atractylodes has increased year by year, and the cultivation of Atractylodes has become an unpopular and lucrative business in rural areas. This article will introduce the market prospects, planting technology and benefits of Atractylodes atractylodes cultivation in detail, and provide reference for farmers who want to devote themselves to the atractylodes planting industry.
First, the market prospect of atractylodes planting
1.The market demand is large.
With people's attention to healthy life, the traditional Chinese medicine industry has developed rapidly, and the market demand for atractylodes, as one of the commonly used Chinese medicinal materials, has increased year by year. According to statistics, the annual demand for atractylodes in China is about 100,000 tons, while the annual output of domestic atractylodes is only about 50,000 tons, and the market is in short supply.
2.*Stable.
Atractylodes atractylodes is relatively stable and has remained at a high price in recent years. Taking 2022 as an example, the market for atractylodes is about 25 yuan per kilogram, which has not changed much compared with previous years. This creates a steady income expectation for atractylodes growers.
3.Policy support.
In order to promote the development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry, the state has introduced a series of supportive policies. For example, in the "Outline of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2016-2030)", it is clearly stated that it is necessary to "strengthen the protection of Chinese herbal medicine resources, the collection and preservation of germplasm, and carry out the planting and breeding of rare and endangered Chinese medicinal materials". This provides a good policy environment for Atractylodes cultivation.
2. Atractylodes atractylodes planting technology
1.Land selection and land preparation.
Choose sunny, well-drained, sandy loam or loam soil for planting. Deep ploughing and turning the soil, 2000-3000 kg of rotting farmhouse fertilizer per mu, leveling and raking fine, and making a width of 12 meters high.
2.Methods of reproduction.
Atractylodes is usually propagated by rhizomes. For the autumn harvest, choose strong, pest-free rhizomes and cut them into 2-3 cm pieces, each with 2-3 bud eyes. Soaking the cut rhizome segments in 100 times of the new high-fat membrane for 10-15 minutes can effectively prevent wound decay and improve the survival rate.
3.Colonization.
Planting is carried out in March-April in the spring or September-October in the fall. According to the row spacing of 30-40 cm, plant spacing of 20-25 cm to open the hole, each hole is planted 1 section of rhizomes, and the thickness of the covering soil is to cover the rhizomes. Water the rooting water once after planting to keep the soil moist.
4.Field management.
After planting, timely tillage and weeding are carried out to keep the soil loose. In the growth period of Atractylodes, 1000-1500 kg of rotting farmhouse fertilizer was applied per mu. At the same time, according to the growth of Atractylodes, reasonable irrigation and drainage are carried out.
5.Pest and disease control.
Common pests and diseases of Atractylodes macrocephalus include root rot and white silk disease. Prevention can be achieved through measures such as crop rotation, soil disinfection, and enhanced field management. When pests and diseases occur, select high-efficiency and low-toxicity pesticides for prevention and control in time.
3. Analysis of the benefits of atractylodes planting
Taking 5 acres of land as an example, 2,000 Atractylodes macrocephalus plants are planted per mu, and each plant produces 0 dry products5 kg, calculated according to the market **25 yuan kg, the income per mu can reach 250,000 yuan. After deducting planting costs (seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.), the net profit per mu is about 150,000 yuan. Therefore, 5 acres of land earns 240,000 yuan a year, and the economic benefits are significant.
IV. Conclusions
The atractylodes planting market has broad prospects, is stable, and has strong policy support, which is an unpopular profiteering business in rural areas. As long as we master scientific planting techniques, do a good job in field management and pest control, atractylodes planting will bring rich benefits to farmers. At the same time, atractylodes cultivation can also drive the employment of local labor and contribute to rural revitalization.