Cultivation and Management

The goal of this module addresses not only the practical aspects of organic field production but introduces the concept of growing herbs with wild qualities to maximize medicinal value.

Trainees can expect to learn how to grow medicinal herbs in an unconventional production system.

The risks associated with organic production as outlined here are managing and then selling the crops in an economically viable manner. Unfamiliar crops, some multi-year and unconventional techniques will have to be learned and skilled farm labor will need to be educated. Experimentation will need to be conducted to gain an understanding of how the herbs will best suit the location, farm and buyers.

Module 4: Cultivation and Management (Audio and Visuals)

After reviewing this module, refer to the Review Questionnaire to reinforce information presented under this topic.

Supplemental Materials

• Database Example
  An example of a way to set up record keeping and data gathering for Asian medicinal herb cultivation.

• Preferred Herb List
  List of recommended Asian herbs for New Mexico and the Southwest.

• Jujube Scionwood
  A list and description of jujube (Da Zao) scionwood cultivars.

Resource Links

• Horizon Herbs
  Certified organic medicinal herb seed source.

• Plants For a Future Database
  A resource center for rare and unusual plants.

• Missouri Botanical Garden
  Botanical garden with helpful website.

Peg Schafer
296 Wetmore Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
Email: pschafer@sonic.net