Planting time: Peony is usually planted in autumn, specifically September-65438+1October, and in many areas, it is planted in165438+1October at the latest. Origin: The origin of Paeonia suffruticosa is located in Qinba Mountain area in the west of China. Hanzhong is the earliest place where peonies were planted artificially, mainly in Heze, Shandong Province and Luoyang, Henan Province.
Growth cycle of peony
Growth cycle: according to the growth and development of peony seedlings, its life cycle can be divided into juvenile stage and growth stage. The young stage of peony is from seed germination to first flowering and fruiting, which generally takes 3~5 years. This stage is mainly vegetative growth. If it doesn't bloom, the plant will enter adulthood.
Planting cost and profit of peony
Growing peony is more profitable. The investment per mu in the first year is about 1000 yuan. According to the different interplanting methods, the input per mu has also increased accordingly. In other words, after planting peony, the income of peony is low in the first two years. Even if there is no income in the first year, intercropping should also ensure income, and income can only be seen in the third year.
Key points of peony planting technology
1. Cultivation: The soil for planting peony should be loose, fertile and neutral. Prune the diseased roots of planted peony seedlings, soak them in bactericide and plant them. 2. Water: water the peony once after planting, and water it properly during the growth period. Water and frozen water before and after flowering are generally irrigated in arid areas of northern China.