What does the Taiwan jaboticaba taste like, and roughly how much does a sapling cost?
Taiwan jaboticaba, also called small plump fruit and treasure fruit, is a fruit with both edible and medicinal value. It can be made into jam, fruit wine, etc., and is very popular with consumers. The Taiwan jaboticaba fruit is spherical in shape, first turning from green to red, then to purple and purple-black, and it has relatively high requirements for the growing environment. Let's take a look below at what the Taiwan jaboticaba tastes like and roughly how much a sapling costs.
1. What does the Taiwan jaboticaba taste like?
When the Taiwan jaboticaba is fully ripe, it tastes very sweet and glutinous, with a sweetness of about 11 to 15, and it is very juicy. Taiwan jaboticaba has high nutritional value and is rich in a large amount of minerals and trace elements. It can effectively prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and also has a beauty effect.
In addition, the leaves, peel, and fruit of the Taiwan jaboticaba are rich in anthocyanins, tannins, flavonoids, and other substances, which have certain effects on rheumatism, cancer, diabetes, and so on.
2. Roughly how much does one Taiwan jaboticaba sapling cost?
The price of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings is relatively high, roughly 15-300 yuan each, and there are certain differences from place to place. The price of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings is affected by factors such as height, variety, crown width, market conditions, purchase quantity, and purchasing channel.
According to relevant websites, we can learn that at the Zhifu Fruit Seedling Farm in Lingcheng Town, Lingshan County, Qinzhou, Guangxi, the price of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings is 26 yuan each, with a minimum order quantity of more than 2; at the Yida Red Nursery Stock Professional Cooperative in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou, Fujian, the price of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings is 200 yuan each; at the Chuangxin Horticulture Farm in Tai'an Development Zone, the price of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings is 20 yuan each.
3. Key points for planting Taiwan jaboticaba saplings
If Taiwan jaboticaba saplings are successfully planted under suitable conditions, the yield is very high, and the economic benefits on the market are also considerable, with a price of roughly 75-100 yuan per jin. So how do you plant jaboticaba saplings?
1. Soil requirements
If you want jaboticaba to grow well, then the soil at the planting site must have good permeability, sufficient soil fertility, and also be a sandy loam soil that is somewhat acidic. In addition, the water resources around the planting site must be abundant, and the drainage and irrigation system as well as transportation must be relatively convenient.
2. Temperature requirements
Taiwan jaboticaba saplings are suitable for growing at temperatures of 22 to 35 degrees Celsius. Of course, if the temperature is not enough, greenhouse planting can be used for temperature regulation.
3. Water and fertilizer management
Taiwan jaboticaba saplings like a warm and humid environment, so when watering, you must pay attention: the soil must not be too dry. But you also must not water too much, causing water accumulation and root rot. Especially in weather with relatively a lot of rain, drainage and waterlogging prevention work must be done well.
In addition to providing enough base fertilizer for the growth of Taiwan jaboticaba saplings, it is also necessary to appropriately apply long-acting fertilizers, water-soluble fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and so on in reasonable combinations during the vigorous growth period.