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Nursery
High-Yield Cinnamon Propagation by Stem Cuttings
Why cuttings? Stem cuttings preserve the elite traits of the mother tree, shorten the cycle to harvest by 2–3 years versus seed, and produce uniform oil content across the stand.C…
Ideal Star Anise Harvest Timing for Peak Anethole Content
The core question. Harvesting 10 days early or 10 days late can drop anethole by 8–12%, directly hitting export prices.Two main harvest seasonsLào Cai star anise yields two season…
Care
Biological Pest and Disease Management for Cinnamon and Star Anise
Goal. Cut chemical pesticide use by 50% in three years to meet EU Organic standards.Common pests and diseasesLooper caterpillar — damages young cinnamon leaves April–June.Stink bu…
Processing & Storage
Drying Process to Preserve Cinnamon Essential Oil
Why it matters. Bad drying can volatilise cinnamaldehyde by 20–30%, pulling sale prices below break-even.Two common methodsTraditional sun-dryingSpread 3–4 cm thick on bamboo rack…
Care
Star Anise Crown Shaping and Pruning Techniques
Technical goal. An open crown letting light reach each branch tier — flower yield rises 20–30%.Pruning calendar by tree ageYear 1–2: retain three primary branches evenly spaced.Ye…
Nursery
Disease-Free Cinnamon Seedling Selection Standards
Substandard nursery stock is the #1 cause of up to 35% mortality in new plantations within two years.Five mandatory criteriaStem height 40–60 cm.Root collar diameter ≥ 0.5 cm.Root…
Planting
Cinnamon Intercropping for Income in the First 3 Years
The problem. Cinnamon canopy closure takes 7–10 years, leaving farmers without income for too long — driving forest clearance for short-cycle crops.The intercropping fixPlant legu…
Care
Organic Fertilisation for Certified Star Anise Plantations
EU and USDA organic certification bars synthetic fertiliser entirely. Many star anise growers struggle through transition for lack of workable replacement schedules.Seasonal sched…
Processing & Storage
Post-Harvest Star Anise Storage to EU Standards
The EU caps aflatoxin at ≤ 4 µg/kg for imported star anise — extremely strict and 90% decided by storage at origin.Compliant storage procedurePost-drying moisture must reach 10–11…
Lao Cai Cassia, Star Anise Association Attends International Spice Conference 2025
From November 12–14, 2025, a delegation from the Lao Cai Cassia, Star Anise Association attended the International Spice Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, joined by over 300 enterpr…
Cinnamon Export Prices Rise Sharply in Q4/2025
According to a report by the Lao Cai Cassia, Star Anise Association, cinnamon export prices in Q4/2025 rose an average of 15–20% year-on-year, reaching VND 85,000–95,000/kg for Gr…
Sustainable Cinnamon Cultivation Training for 200 Farming Households
Under the GREAT 2 project framework, the Lao Cai Cassia, Star Anise Association, in coordination with the Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, organized 5 training sessions o…
Lao Cai Association Signs MOU with Indian Spice Association
On August 15, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony for trade cooperation between the Lao Cai Cassia, Star Anise Association and the Spices Board of India was…
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