growing rhodiola

This is a quick overview of the essential elements that Rhodiola rosea requires to grow. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee successful yields.

If you have reviewed the basic climate and field needs for growing Rhodiola rosea, and you think that you have the ideal situation and conditions, and you're ready to try growing commercially, there are a few more things to consider.

In 2022 there appear to be less than 10 farms that actively grow and commercially harvest Rhodiola rosea in Canada. There are a few farms in the USA (Alaska), Germany, Bulgaria, and Russia. The rest of the annual harvest comes from wild-harvested plants. This situation has to improve.

The Rhodiola seedling needs to be grown in a seedling nursery for 6 months to 2 years prior to transplanting.

Before purchasing your seed, it is important to understand about strains of Rhodiola rosea. This article provides sourcing information for seeds and seedlings. It also defines strains of Rhodiola rosea.

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Weed management of Rhodiola rosea is imperative for commercial growers to obtain sufficient yields.

Spring harvest of Rhodiola rosea is not recommended

Good Agricultural Collection Practices (GACP) or other means of on-farm auditing is essential for quality control and traceability for all growing operations.

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