OBJECTIVE: To probe into the effects of cultivating measures on root rot of Panax notoginseng for the integrate control. METHOD: Field investigation on the planting plots was conducted. CONCLUSIONS: Effects of cultural system on root rot are obvious, (1) The rotation period should be more than eight years; (2) Improper fertilizer application is one important fact of the root rot occuring; (3) The light transmitting rate is one important fact; (4) Laying film and using sun-shade shed can reduce the root rot.