Planting time and growth period of Amorphophallus konjac

Amorphophallus konjac is widely distributed in all provinces, cities and autonomous regions south of 35 north latitude in China, and cultivated in all parts of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and southern provinces, but most of them are cultivated in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and Hunan provinces.

Konjac is best planted in spring. People usually plant konjac around Tomb-Sweeping Day, because the temperature is suitable at this time and some areas are warmer, so they can plant it in advance. In the north, the temperature is lower, so they can wait for the temperature to be slightly higher.

Amorphophallus konjac growth cycle

The growth cycle of konjac generally takes about 5 years, and the growth cycle is different in different regions. The aboveground growth period of Amorphophallus konjac along Hanjiang River in Shaanxi Province is 180 days, the annual growth period of underground tuber is about 200 days, the aboveground growth period of Amorphophallus konjac along Weihe River in Guanzhong is about 150 days, and the underground tuber growth period is about 165 days.

Cost and profit of konjac planting

Amorphophallus konjac is a green industry, sunrise industry and poverty alleviation industry. There is still a prospect of making money by planting, but before considering planting, we must do a good job in market research, learn planting techniques and find good sales channels. And we must do a good job in management.

Key points of konjac planting technology

1. Covering management: After planting konjac, we should vigorously collect the covers of various crops, spread them evenly, evenly and tightly on the konjac ground, and pay attention to removing the non-rotting covers after September.

2. Weeds removal: Amorphophallus konjac has a shallow root system. In order to prevent intertillage from damaging developing young roots and underground stems, weeds can be removed manually.

3. Clear the ditch and cultivate the soil: Amorphophallus konjac is afraid of both drought and water accumulation, so the planted fields should be inspected in the field during the rainy season, especially after the rainstorm, so as to drain the ditch and ensure the smooth waterway.