Tsangshu, "Cāng zhú", Chinese Atractylodes (Atractytodes lancea / Atractylodes chinensis) - seeds

Tsangshu, Chinese Atractylodes (Atractytodes lancea) - seed

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 4-8 weeks

You can choose between 10 and 20 seeds! Larger quantities on request!

Sowing instructions

If you want to grow Atractylodes lancea, also known as Tsangshu or Chinese Atractylodes, follow these simple steps. Atractylodes lancea is a valuable medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

1. Choice of location: Choose a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil. Atractylodes lancea prefers loamy or sandy soils.
2. Soil preparation: Prepare the soil by loosening it well and removing weeds and stones. Atractylodes lancea thrives best in slightly acidic to neutral soil. You can add compost or well-rotted manure to improve the nutrient supply.
3. Sowing time: The best times for sowing are in spring or fall. Sow the seeds about 1 to 2 centimetres deep in the prepared soil and keep it evenly moist.
4. Germination and care: Germination can take a few weeks. Keep the seedlings moist, but avoid waterlogging. As soon as the seedlings are stronger, you can thin them out to create enough space for growth.

Tips and tricks

• Regular watering: Atractylodes lancea needs regular watering, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering.
• Mulching: Mulching helps to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds. Use organic material such as straw or bark mulch.
• Pest control: Monitor the plants regularly for pests such as aphids and spider mites. Use organic pesticides if necessary.

Worth knowing

• Atractylodes lancea is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family and is native to East Asia.
• The roots of Atractylodes lancea are used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, rheumatism and other ailments.
• The plant prefers temperate climates and can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.
• Atractylodes lancea is often grown in herb gardens and for medicinal purposes and is known for its hardy nature and easy cultivation.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage capability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.) we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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