Oil peony belongs to Paeoniaceae, also known as Paeonia lactiflora, Luoyang flower, five-grain rain flower, leek and so on. Mainly distributed in the northwest of China, it is common in Taibai Mountain in Shaanxi and Wanhua Mountain in Yan 'an. There are only two varieties, namely Fengdan and Ziban.

Planting conditions of oil peony

Planting oil peony should choose soil with deep soil layer, soft soil, fertile soil and good drainage, preferably sandy loam with neutral pH value, which is more conducive to growth and development. Water properly when growing to avoid water accumulation, otherwise it will affect growth.

Planting climate of oil peony

When planting oil peony, it is necessary to have a suitable growth temperature, and it should be kept above MINUS 25 degrees in winter to survive the winter safely.

Suitable oil peony planting area

Oil peony is cold-tolerant, and can be planted in northern China, Shenyang, Liaoning, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Lanzhou, Gansu and other places.

Planting time of oil peony

Peony for oil is usually planted between the end of September and the end of 10 every year, and it can take root that year, but it will not germinate until March of the following year, and its growth rate is still relatively fast. There should be sufficient water environment during the curing period, which is more conducive to growth.

Planting benefit of oil peony

The planting benefit of oil peony is still relatively high, because it is an industry of ecological circular economy, and its development has the typical characteristics of circular economy value chain. After planting, if it is produced in batches, it can be processed, and the finished product can enter the market as high-end edible oil or blended oil.