The growth cycle and characteristics of Jitouguo are mature kernels of Euryale ferox, so it is named because its fruit looks like Jitouguo. Euryale ferox is an annual aquatic herb of Nymphaeaceae. Jitouguo has a good effect of strengthening spleen and stopping diarrhea, and has a good effect of consolidating kidney and astringent essence. Regular eating can improve immunity, improve anti-cancer effect and prolong life.
Celosia cristata is usually sown in early April in the Yangtze River basin, and the growth period of Celosia cristata is generally 180 to 200 days. The whole growth period goes through several stages: seed germination stage, seedling stage, vigorous vegetative growth stage, flowering and fruiting stage and aging stage. Gordon Euryale has well-developed roots and white fibrous roots.
When will the cockscomb ripen? The cultivated species of Celosia capitata originated from Taihu Lake basin in Jiangsu Province, and the planting area is in the Yangtze River basin and its south area, mainly distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other provinces. Among them, Hongze Lake, Taihu Lake and baoying lake in Jiangsu Province are the main producing areas, which mature in July and August and bear fruit in September.
The harvest season of Euryale ferox is between the Millennium and the first frost, and the seed coat is reddish brown. Harvest is divided into multiple times in the south, that is, harvest with maturity, and both Sichuan and northern regions have 1 harvest. In Jiangsu province, the fruit of Celosia cristata generally ripens in the middle and late September.
The market time and price of Celosia cristata fruits generally bloom in late summer and early autumn, are picked in late autumn and early winter, and are listed from September to 10.
The market price of Jitouguo is different, generally around 50 ~ 80 yuan, but the price will be different due to the variety, size, market and selling time.