Results of primary introduction of Valeriana officinalis L. in the Middle Taiga subzone of the Komi Republic

Abstract

The samples of Valeriana officinalis L. were studied, they were grown from seeds from different climate zones of Russia. All the samples showed high adaptation in northern conditions. They accumulate large mass of rhizomes with high content of essential oil. It is proved experimentally, that Valeriana officinalis L. can be cultivated in the middle taiga subzone of the Komi Republic.