Gastrodia elata plants do not need light conditions, only suitable temperature, humidity and other environments. They do not compete with agriculture for land, fertilizer and labor. They can use idle land, in front of and behind houses, under the shade of trees and in mountainous areas. It can be planted on barren slopes, indoors and civil air defense projects.

The production of Gastrodia elata requires less investment, quick results, and significant economic benefits. For vegetative propagation of gastrodia elata, the gastrodia elata is planted in March and can be harvested in October of the same year; for sexual propagation, it is harvested one and a half years after sowing. It is a species with a relatively short growth life among medicinal plants. Generally, 1.2 meters of gastrodia elata are harvested. Except for commercial quiarea, The rest of the Gastrodia elata can be planted at 2 to 3 meters 2. The reproduction rate and growth rate of Gastrodia elata are relatively fast. Generally, 5 to 15 kilograms of fresh hemp are produced per square meter. According to the current market conditions, the annual net income per square meter is about 60 to 180 yuan. Therefore, developing Gastrodia elata production is an effective way to make farmers rich and increase national income.