The cultivation of peony for oil production and its economic benefits, the value of peony cultivation for oil use and economic profits.

Oil Peony Planting and Economic Benefits

An in-depth explanation for netizens who are concerned about the content related to the planting of oil peonies and their economic benefits in the green plant and flower industry. The following is a detailed introduction.

Oil Peony Planting and Economic Benefits

When planting, it is best to choose open terrain, fertile soil, and areas that do not easily accumulate water. Moreover, it is preferable to intercrop with other economic trees to satisfy its growth habits of preferring cool temperatures and avoiding strong sunlight. Secondly, the planting density should not be too high to ensure that the plants have ample space for growth and are conducive to light and ventilation. Then, as winter approaches.

Oil Peony Planting Prospects

In recent years, oil peonies have been very popular. This is a new type of high-quality woody oil crop. It only needs to be planted once and can benefit in the following years. Peonies have been promoted nationwide, especially in mountainous and hilly areas with prominent effects.

Oil peonies have the characteristics of three highs and one low: high yield, high oil content, good quality, and low cost. They can be planted in arid and poor areas, making them more suitable for afforestation of barren mountains and intercropping in forests.

In recent years, many regions in the country have begun to develop the oil peony industry, and its planting prospects have always been promising.

Especially in 2011, after being approved by the expert committee, peony seed oil was identified as a new resource product, becoming an important part of edible oils. Its emergence is of great significance and will certainly affect the consumption structure of edible oils in our country.

Currently, China is actively encouraging the strengthening of research on peony seed oil. The development of the oil peony industry will inevitably affect the current situation of large-scale importation of edible oils in our country, with a broad future for oil peonies. It can not only extract oil but is also a treasure in its entirety.

Oil Peony Planting Benefits

Planting peonies has high economic benefits. Compared with other oil crops, oil peonies have high oil yields and superior oil quality.

Oil peonies start to bear seeds from the third year and can continue to produce seeds for over 60 years.

In the peak production period, each mu can yield about 400 kilograms of seeds. At the purchasing price of 20 yuan per kilogram in 2012, the annual income from each mu can reach about 8,000 yuan.

Calculating with a 30-year production cycle for peonies, the net income per mu is over 6,000 yuan. When compared with the economic benefits of 1,200 yuan per mu per year for conventional crops, planting oil peonies can yield about five times the benefits.

How to Plant Oil Peonies for High Yield and Better Benefits

1. Planting Time

Regarding the planting time of peonies, there is a saying among the people: "Planting peonies in the spring, they won't bloom until old age" and "Chinese peonies in July, peonies in August." This means that peonies planted in spring generally do not bloom easily, only those planted in autumn will bloom normally.

The reason for this is that peonies prefer cool temperatures, and autumn is the peak season for root growth. As a large amount of nutrients accumulates in the roots, the root buds begin to enter an active germination period.

This not only benefits the recovery of injured roots but also the growth of new roots. Therefore, people often choose to plant peonies in autumn.

2. Planting Plot

Oil peonies are tolerant to poor soil, cold, drought, and shade. They can even grow on slopes, beaches, and ridges. However, they prefer fertile and loose soil, as well as a well-lit, cool, and ventilated environment.

Therefore, when planting, it is best to choose open terrain, fertile soil, and areas that do not easily accumulate water. Moreover, it is preferable to intercrop with other economic trees to satisfy its growth habits of preferring cool temperatures and avoiding strong sunlight.

3. Seedling Treatment

The propagation of oil peonies is usually divided into division and seeding. As an oil-yielding economic crop that benefits for many years after one planting, it is generally planted on a large scale. Therefore, people usually choose to plant seedlings.

When planting, it is suitable to choose 2 to 3-year-old healthy seedlings, first disinfect and sterilize their roots and stems; then soak them in root-promoting water for 2 to 3 hours before digging holes for planting to increase survival rates.

4. Planting Density

Oil peonies are usually short shrubs about 2 meters tall with strong branching ability. Therefore, the planting density should not be too high to ensure that the plants have ample space for growth and are conducive to light and ventilation.

The planting density can be reasonably determined based on the growth ability of the variety and personal planting experience.

5. Water and Fertilizer

In the application of water and fertilizer for oil peonies, people often follow the saying "Spring for branches, summer for napping, autumn for roots, winter for hibernation." There is logic to this.

In spring, it is the peak season for the growth of peony branches and leaves, so the demand for water and fertilizer is naturally higher. The method of "not watering when not dry" and "frequent application of light fertilizer" can be followed.

In summer, peonies dislike high temperatures and almost enter a semi-hibernation state. Therefore, the consumption of water and nutrients is much less than in spring. Hence, less water and fertilizer should be applied.

In autumn, it seems that peonies need frequent watering and fertilizing.

However, this is not the case because the peony seeds are harvested in autumn, the leaves fall, and the branches wither, with nutrients tending to concentrate in the roots. Moreover, due to the low temperature, there is no significant water consumption. Therefore, less watering and fertilizing or no fertilizing is recommended during this period.

In winter, oil peonies enter a full hibernation state and are in a state of "not eating or drinking," so watering and fertilizing should be stopped.

6. Weeding and Loosening Soil

Oil peonies are economic crops that are planted once and harvested for many years. Every spring and summer, when the plants are in their peak growing season, weeds also grow vigorously. Therefore, weeding and loosening the soil are necessary.

Otherwise, too many weeds will not only affect light and ventilation but also compete for water and fertilizer, affecting the quality of the seeds.

7. Disease and Pest Control

Oil peonies have strong resistance to diseases and pests, but they are not immune to diseases caused by climatic conditions or inadequate light and ventilation.

Therefore, during the peak growing season in spring and summer, it is important to closely monitor their growth and promptly eliminate any disease risks. For example: promptly removing diseased leaves, timely pruning, timely waterproofing and drainage, and timely spraying of disease and pest control solutions.

8. Pruning

Oil peonies are deciduous shrubs with strong branching ability. Therefore, it is necessary to perform necessary pruning and cleaning in winter.

First, cut off the weak and dry branches; then cut off the dense, crossed, and overlapping branches; finally, cut off the long branches to assist in simple shaping.

The above shares the detailed introduction of oil peony planting and economic benefits for netizens to refer to and learn from.