ISHS Acta Horticulturae 331: WOCMAP I - Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Conference: part 3 of 4
INTRODUCTION OF ECHINACEA PURPUREA AND LEUZEA CHARTHAMOIDES INTO CULTIVATION IN FINLAND |
| Author: | B. Galambosi |
| Abstract:
Preparations made from Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, are very popular in Finland. Experiments to replace the imported raw materials with domestic production were carried out in 1984–1992. Echinacea was cultivated as a biannual plant. The seedlings grown indoors for 5–6 weeks were transplanted into field covered by black mulch or on raised beds using a plant density of 6–8 plants/m2. Total phytomass at the end of the second year ranged 3–6 kg/m2, roots accounting for about 12% of the total fresh weight. Frost damage of about 30%, caused by the lack of snow cover, was observed in April 1990. Leuzea carthamoides (Willd.) Iljin is a perennial medicinal plant of Siberian origin. The principal components of roots and leaves are ecdysteroids which have a stimulating activity. During 1989–1992, plants were propagated by direct sowing and transplanting of seedlings. After two years, fresh and dry leaf and root weights were 800–1170 g and 160–230 g/plant, respectively. No frost damage was observed during three winters. | |
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