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Sphagnum regrowth 3 month after harvest
Weed infestation 3 months after harvest. Weeds are removed manually, no pesticides are used
The soil is clay like
1000+ hectares of sphagnum farming area at 1400 m altitude
Sphagnum is dried by air and sun
Sphagnum transport Guizhou style
Dried Sphagnum
Zhu Longjin explaining the importance of selective weeding. Some weeds are actually improving sphagnum productivity through symbiotic processes, and hence are not removed.
Sphagnum terrace on top, rice terrace below
Sphagnum & rice terraces
Highly productive Sphagnum growth areas, before harvest
Annual growth may exceed 20 cm

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