Abstract: In order to obtain the best artificial planting conditions, using the Agriophyllum squarrosum （L.） Moq. as the material, this paper studied the growth period and agronomic characters of Agriophyllum squarrosum （L.） Moq. under artificial planting condition. The effects of different sowing dates, fertilization types and seeding amounts on the growth process, yield and yield component factors were studied to explore the suitable sowing date, fertilization type and seeding amount of Agriophyllum squarrosum （L.） Moq. in Ningxia sandy wasteland. The results showed that the seed rate was 7.50~15.0 kg/hm² in early May. When the planting density was 12.00 kg/hm², the yield could reach 779.1 kg/hm² under the compound fertilizer application, which was significantly different from other treatments. Therefore, the agronomic traits of Agriophyllum squarrosum （L.） Moq. could be changed by artificial planting.

Key words: Agriophyllum squarrosum （L.） Moq., seeding time, planting density