What is the per-mu yield of garlic scapes in jin, and how are the planting prospects and benefits?
In the author's hometown, almost every household grows garlic scapes. They are not as thick and uniform as the garlic scapes on the market, but they are tender and crisp. The garlic scapes were paired with dried tofu made by Xuemei, cut into sections and slices, and stir-fried in the pan, tender, crisp and sweet, with a long aftertaste. Many people love to eat them. There is still a market prospect for garlic scapes, because they are simple to grow and in large demand. Especially in winter, every household will occasionally eat a meal of them. Below, the author will analyze this for everyone.
What is the per-mu yield of garlic scapes in jin
In recent years, people have expanded the planting area of garlic and garlic scapes while adjusting the structure of the planting industry, while garlic sprout production is often ignored by people, causing garlic sprout prices to rise from August to December each year, with demand exceeding supply, and the price per kilogram stable at 2 to 3 yuan. Some vegetable farmers have targeted this gap to grow autumn garlic sprouts, with per-mu income reaching as high as 4,000 to 5,000 yuan.
Analysis of garlic scape planting prospects and benefits
1. Conventional sowing of garlic sprouts is done in autumn and harvested in winter and spring. To improve economic benefits, a counter-season cultivation method can be adopted by sowing in late July and harvesting from September to October. During this season, garlic growth is in a period of high temperature and strong light, and it is easily affected by adverse weather such as high temperature, drought and intense sunlight.
2. After the 2017 Spring Festival, the price trend of garlic sprouts fell all the way. Last winter, temperatures were high, which was conducive to the growth of garlic sprouts, so garlic sprout yields increased somewhat, and the price trend kept declining. In addition, the prices of garlic sprouts and garlic scapes are locked in a seesaw battle. When garlic scape prices are high, growers are less motivated to harvest garlic sprouts. This year, the garlic scape price trend showed a pattern of high first and low later, which exactly matched the trend of garlic sprouts.
3. This year, there was more rainfall in garlic production areas, which increased the moisture content of garlic sprouts, making harvesting and storage unfavorable, and prices showed an upward trend. However, overall sales were limited, so the increase was not very large. It is expected that prices may decline somewhat after the weather turns clear.
Counter-season garlic scape cultivation techniques
1. Variety selection: It is easy to choose early-maturing improved varieties that are heat-tolerant, good in performance, high-yielding and favored by consumers. The Sichuan hard-leaf garlic variety “Ershuizao” or soft-leaf garlic can be used. Because garlic varieties are relatively mixed, vegetable farmers must remember to purchase planting material from regular institutions.
2. Fine land preparation and sufficient base fertilizer: Because summer-sown garlic has a short growth period, density must be increased to raise yield, so sufficient base fertilizer must be applied. Apply 3,500 kg of high-quality decomposed barnyard manure per mu and about 30 kg of superphosphate. Sandy loam soil is suitable. Turn and prepare the land one week before sowing. After sun-bleaching and raking fine, apply fertilizer, make beds and sow.
3. Sowing and seedling raising: Because summer-sown garlic faces high temperatures, has a short growth period and the plants are relatively short, density can be increased to raise yield. Generally, about 200 kg of garlic seed is used per mu. When planting, open furrows at a row spacing of 10-12 cm and sow at a plant spacing of 3-5 cm. Before sowing, water enough to wet the bottom layer; after sowing, cover with soil, preferably just covering it. After sowing, cover the bed surface with 3 cm of rice straw to help lower the temperature. Water every day until the seedlings are full. Watering should be done before 9 a.m.
4. Field management: Build a 30 cm frame over the bed surface and cover it with a shade net or straw curtain for shade. Remove the shade shed after the seedlings are full. After the garlic seedlings are full, apply the first topdressing, which can be watered on with urea or dilute human and livestock manure water. In short, the principle of light fertilizer applied frequently should be followed. At harvest, apply fertilizer once after each harvest.
5. Harvest: About 50 days after sowing, fresh tender garlic sprouts can be harvested successively in batches for market. To extend the supply period and increase yield, harvest should be done by alternate plants in batches for market.
Garlic scape harvesting methods
When harvesting garlic scapes, hold the scape with the left hand, clamp the middle of the false stem once with a self-made wooden stick in the right hand, then pull out the garlic scape. Garlic scapes are usually harvested twice, because harvesting only once can cause omissions, making the next scape emergence uneven or too numerous. Garlic scapes should be harvested in the afternoon, because in the afternoon the scapes have less moisture and stronger flexibility, and are less likely to break. During harvest, cover them with cloth while harvesting to prevent the garlic scapes from losing too much moisture.
Although garlic scapes are simple to grow, a naturally grown garlic scape is still hard-won. It needs human care and watering to grow delicious garlic scapes. Friends who like eating garlic scapes can also grow garlic scapes in pots, which is both simple and convenient. After reading the author's introduction, do you want to give it a try?