Ginkgo is harvested when mature in October.

Ginkgo is a large deciduous tree. It blooms in April and matures in October. The seeds have long stems and droop, often oval, long-obovate, oval or nearly spherical. The outer seed coat is fleshy, yellow or orange when ripe. Ginkgo has a long lifespan, and there are ancient trees in China that are more than 3,000 years old. Suitable for growing in subtropical monsoon areas with superior water and heat conditions. The soil is yellow soil or yellow brown soil, with a pH value of 5 to 6. The initial growth is slow and the tillering ability is strong. Female plants usually begin to bear fruit when they are about 20 years old, and a 500-year-old tree can still bear fruit normally. Generally, leaves sprout from late March to early April, bloom from early to mid-April, mature seeds from late September to early October, and fall leaves from late October to November.