1、 How to plant

1. Time: Saussurea involucrata can be planted by sowing. If you want to save time, you can directly buy seedlings for planting. The planting time can be selected in spring or autumn, and the survival rate of planting is also high

2. Seed selection: select appropriate seeds before planting. As long as the full and disease-free seeds are planted, the survival rate will be high

3. Soil quality: the soil for planting should be loose, breathable and rich in nutrients. Before planting, base fertilizer should be applied to the soil, which can provide the demand for growth and promote the robust growth of seedlings

4. Planting: plant the selected seeds into the soil, water them properly to promote growth, and plant and transplant them after the seedlings grow stably. Then pay attention to maintenance and management

2、 What is it

Saussurea involucrata is a perennial herb of Compositae and chrysanthemum potato. It is also called Saussurea involucrata, chrysanthemum potato and sweet potato. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. Now it is also planted in many parts of China. Its plant is very tall and can grow to more than two meters. It will produce small yellow flowers. Its root can be eaten. It is rich in water and tastes sweet