Gourd jujube is a famous fruit tree in southern China, the fruit is beautiful and colorful, rich in nutrition, and is deeply loved by consumers。The planting cycle of gourd jujube is short, the fruit is fast, and the management is relatively simple, which is very suitable for family cooperative operation.
This article will introduce in detail the planting technology, economic benefits and sales of gourd bezoar, so that more friends who are interested in planting gourd bezoars can try to achieve rich economic benefits.
1. Overview of gourd jujubes
Gourd jujube, also known as gourd fruit and jujube pepper, belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and is a unique fruit tree in southern China。The tree shape is good, and the fruiting period is as long as 5-6 months.
The gourd jujube is large and thick, with high sugar content, delicate taste and unique flavor, which is deeply loved by consumers. Moreover, it is rich in nutrients, rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and other elements, and has high medicinal and health care value.
Second, the key points of gourd jujube planting technology
1.Breed selection
Choosing the right variety is crucial to the success of gourd bezoar cultivation. The main recommended varieties are:
1) Iron branch gourd jujube: the tree is strong, the ability to resist diseases and pests is strong, the weight of a single fruit is 70-80 grams, the sugar content is as high as 12% or more, the dark red flesh has excellent flavor.
2) Early sugar gourd jujube: early fruiting, fruit ripening in mid-July, single fruit weight of 50-60 grams, sugar content of 11-13%, high yield.
3) Cuixiang gourd jujube: the fruit is large, 80-100 grams of single fruit, the peel is green, the flesh is white-green, delicate and juicy, and the flavor is unique. Strong resistance to pests and diseases.
2.Soil management
Cucurbita dates do not have high soil requirements, but the best soil is well-drained, loose and fertile sandy loam or sandy loam. When preparing the land, the decomposed organic fertilizer should be fully applied, and the amount per mu should be about 5000-7500 catties, and the soil should be fully ploughed to improve the soil.
3.Tree management
It should be cultivated in the form of a tree with a single stem and an independent stem. Control tree height at 2-25 meters is appropriate, too high will affect picking and sunshine, and too low will affect yield. At the same time, plastic pruning should be carried out appropriately to improve light transmission.
4.Watering and fertilizing
The flowering and fruiting period is a critical period for watering and fertilizing. Sufficient water supply should be ensured, and organic fertilizer and available phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be supplemented in a timely manner. The amount of chemical fertilizer per mu is about 2-3 kg of urea and 3-5 kg of superphosphate.
5.Pest and disease control
It mainly prevents aphid damage and gourd jujube mite. Once it occurs, it is necessary to use the recommended agents for prevention and control in time to avoid serious harm.
3. Analysis of the economic benefits of gourd jujube
1.Planting costs
The planting cost of gourd jujube is low, mainly including land rent, fertilizer, pesticides, labor, etc., and is expected to be about 1,500 yuan per mu.
2.Production and revenue
Under suitable cultivation conditions, the average yield per mu of gourd jujube can reach 500 kg. According to the market price of 10 yuan per kilogram, the total output value per mu can reach 5,000 yuan.
3.Payback period
After deducting the planting cost, it can make a profit of more than 3,000 yuan in the first year, with a short return on investment period and obvious economic benefits.
Fourth, the analysis of the sales of gourd jujubes
Gourd bezoars are not only suitable for fresh food, but also high-quality raw materials for making canned gourd bezoars, jams, and juices. With the increase of residents' income and the acceleration of consumption upgrading, the demand for gourd jujube is strong, stable, and has broad sales channels.
5. Typical cases
Mr. Zhang's family of 4 planted 10 acres of gourd dates at the door of their homes, and the annual output value of 10 acres of land could reach 50,000 yuan according to the output value of 5,000 yuan per mu.
After deducting costs, the family can easily earn more than 400,000 yuan a year. The cultivation of gourd jujube is becoming one of the important economies of many local farmers.
In summary,The gourd jujube has low input, fast cost, good benefit and low risk. It is very suitable for farmers to grow at home, and can achieve stable income increase, which is worth promoting.
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