Ivory Cress Planting and Cultivation Techniques and Yield Per Mu
SummaryTemperature: it can be planted above 5 degrees, and the planting effect is best between 24-29 degrees. Season: in the south it can be planted in all four seasons, while in the north it can be planted in all seasons except winter. Water source: there must be a water source; dry land is not suitable. Land preparation: before planting, irrigate first to soak the land well, then apply the base fertilizer. Seedlings: choose robust seedlings on the mother stem for planting. Weeding: control insects and weed in time, and pull out the new shoots that grow too densely. Fertilizing: apply more fertilizer to obtain a bumper yield.
Have you ever eaten ivory cress, friends? Ivory cress is white in color and gets its name because it resembles a small ivory tusk. Ivory cress has a crisp and tender texture, carries a light fragrance of its own, and also contains many nutrients, making it very popular. However, ivory cress is not yet widely planted, while demand is growing, so it still has very good planting prospects. Next, let us understand it in detail.
Ivory Cress Planting and Cultivation Techniques
With the increase in market demand, the planting prospects of ivory cress are getting better and better, and there are more and more growers. Below, the editor will briefly introduce ivory cress planting and cultivation techniques to everyone:
1. The planting temperature range of ivory cress is very wide. As long as the temperature is above 5 degrees, it can be planted, but the planting effect is best when the temperature is between 24-29 degrees.
2. In the south of our country, ivory cress can be planted all year round; in the northern region, except for the cold winter, it can be planted in the other seasons.
3. The place where ivory cress is planted must always have water; deep water or shallow water are both fine, but dry land is not suitable for planting.
4. Before planting, prepare the land first and irrigate to soak the land well, then apply the base fertilizer.
5. For ivory cress, robust seedlings on the mother stem must be selected for planting to increase the survival rate.
6. After the ivory cress seedlings survive, it is essential to control insects and weed in time, and pull out the new shoots that grow too densely; leaving a certain spacing is instead more conducive to the growth of ivory cress.
7. The growth period of ivory cress is relatively long, and during this period fertilizer needs to be applied several more times to achieve a bumper yield.
How Much Is the Yield of Ivory Cress Per Mu
The yield of ivory cress per mu is more than 3000 jin, and the general market price is about 15 yuan per jin. Even calculated at the price of 8 yuan per jin at which middlemen purchase at the door, the income per mu of ivory cress is still about twenty to thirty thousand.
Ivory cress tastes fragrant, has a rich texture, is simple to prepare, and can be eaten in many ways. It can be stir-fried with meat, served cold with dressing, made into soup, and so on. Moreover, ivory cress contains a variety of amino acids, rich protein and multiple vitamins, which provide the nutrients necessary for human growth, and it is very popular among consumers.
Finally, the editor reminds all growers that although the planting prospects of ivory cress are great, starting a business independently still carries risks. Friends, please choose carefully according to your actual situation.