1. Spring sowing: Sow before and after Tomb-Sweeping Day, and harvest before and after the autumnal equinox. During the growing period 150 days, the whole grass grows tall and thick. Schizonepeta tenuifolia has high yield and many branches, but the yield of Schizonepeta tenuifolia spike is not high. In order to harvest Schizonepeta tenuifolia, it is not advisable to sow it too early.

2. Summer sowing: During the period from "awn seed" to "summer solstice day", you can sow in the wheat stubble field and harvest it after "cold dew". During the growing period 120 days, the whole grass grows short, with few lateral branches and more Schizonepeta tenuifolia ears, with good quality.