What is the per-mu yield and growing profitability of kale?

Kale can be described as a variety of vegetable cabbage. It has a novel and unique appearance, and together with its rich and colorful leaf colors, it is often used by people as an ornamental potted plant. Of course, it is also very widely used in landscaping, and it also has a certain edible value. It is this large market demand that drives its economic benefits.

What is the per-mu yield of kale

Kale is a fruit and vegetable plant with both high economic value and ornamental value. Its usage is relatively large, and it is also widely grown. In recent years, kale has developed very quickly. Because of high growing returns and low cost, it has been sought after by many people. The total cost is about 2000 yuan, and under normal circumstances, with proper management, the per-mu yield of kale can reach 2500-4000 kg.

How profitable is growing kale

Growing kale is like growing other crops; its advantages lie in low cost and large profits. And the most important thing is that it is not only used as a vegetable, it also belongs to the ornamental cruciferous flowers, so it is often used by people as the first choice for home decoration.

Kale is a biennial herbaceous flowering plant, and it prefers cool conditions, has strong cold resistance, and is not strict about soil. In winter, most crops cannot survive, but kale is an exception, which is very favorable for growers. It is estimated that kale requires a total investment cost of about 2000 yuan per mu, and under normal circumstances, with proper management, the per-mu yield of kale can reach 2500-4000 kg. Calculated at the current market price of 2-4 yuan/kg, the income per mu is about 5000-16000 yuan, and the profit reaches about 3000-14000 yuan.

Kale cutting propagation methods and precautions

1. Kale cutting propagation methods

First, according to your own needs, determine the number of cuttings, prepare the potting soil, and choose a clean flower pot and soil. River sand or perlite is best for the soil; disinfect it and set it aside for later use.

Then trim the cuttings. After cutting off the tillers of kale, keep 3 or 4 leaves on each bud, and then carry out cutting.

Finally, when cutting, pay attention to the density of the cuttings, and do not let the leaves overlap. After cutting, water first, then place the flower pot in a cool place, and water according to the condition of the cuttings to ensure they do not wilt. Basically, cut kale can take root in about one week, and can be transplanted in half a month.

2. Precautions for kale cutting propagation

1. Generally, after cutting off the cuttings, the remaining plant can continue to be cultivated to grow multi-headed kale plants, and can also be made into old-stump bonsai.

2. Cutting in June can produce kale cut flowers. If not cutting, the tillers can be allowed to continue growing, which is also fine.

3. If kale is placed in a bottle, it also takes root easily, and in a relatively bright indoor room, it can be displayed for a long time.

What varieties of kale are there

Flowering kale

The plant shape is graceful, easy to cultivate, and the ornamental period is long. It can also be viewed in winter. Its ornamental value is relatively high. It is an important material for flower bed arrangement, and can also be used for potted ornament and cut flower decoration, etc. The sowing time is from mid-July to early August, planting out is carried out in mid-to-late August, and the ornamental period is from November to December.

Dongfang Lunen

This variety has characteristics such as heat tolerance, cold tolerance, fertilizer tolerance, late bolting, and a long harvest period. It can be cultivated in open fields in spring and autumn, and in greenhouses or cold frames in winter. From sowing to harvest generally requires 50 days, and the yield is high.

Apeida

Medium height, the leaf color is blue-green, the degree of curling is relatively large, the appearance is neat and elegant, the quality is excellent, and the stress resistance is extremely strong. It can not only be used for open-field cultivation in spring and autumn, but can also be cultivated under protection in winter.

From the above, it can be seen that the economic benefits of kale are still good, but not everyone can make money growing it. If you want good returns from kale, then you need to master its high-yield techniques. When growing kale, you need to understand its growth habits, plant it at the right time, and strengthen field management later. Only by doing these well will kale grow well and have high yield.