What is the outlook for Trichosanthes kirilowii cultivation? Is it worth growing?
The market outlook for Trichosanthes kirilowii cultivation is excellent: Trichosanthes kirilowii can grow on hillsides, hills, grasslands, idle land and other places, has strong adaptability, and is planted once and harvested for many years. Trichosanthes kirilowii is a Chinese medicinal herb variety with relatively high economic benefits, and market production and sales are brisk. The root of Trichosanthes kirilowii is processed and sun-dried for medicinal use and is called Trichosanthes root, which is also a common medicinal material and is used in very large quantities. The yield is 400 kg per mu, and the current price of Trichosanthes root is 15-20 yuan/kg, with the market trending steadily upward.
Prospects for growing Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii can grow on hillsides, hills, grasslands, sloping land, in front of and behind houses, and on idle land, has strong adaptability, and is planted once and harvested for many years. On land where Trichosanthes kirilowii roots are grown, wheat can also be intercropped after autumn without affecting the growth of Trichosanthes kirilowii. The economic benefits are good, and the market outlook for Trichosanthes kirilowii cultivation is excellent.
Trichosanthes kirilowii is a Chinese medicinal herb variety with relatively high economic benefits, with both market production and sales thriving, so now is the right time to grow it. Trichosanthes kirilowii has relatively strong adaptability, prefers a warm and humid climate environment, is relatively drought-tolerant, and fears waterlogging. It is suitable for cultivation in sandy soil with deep soil layers, loose and fertile soil, and good drainage. It can be grown in most regions of China.
The cultivation and management techniques for Trichosanthes kirilowii are very simple, basically the same as growing vegetables and melons in rural areas. It can be planted in both spring and autumn each year, and can be propagated by various methods such as seeds, root division, and layering. The benefit is about 3000 yuan per mu. If the seeds and pollen of Trichosanthes kirilowii are sold together, the benefit per mu can reach about 4000 yuan. After deducting about 1000 yuan for seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, labor and other costs, the benefit per mu can reach more than 3000 yuan. If wheat is intercropped with Trichosanthes kirilowii, the benefit can reach about 4000 yuan per mu.
After continuously harvesting Trichosanthes kirilowii fruit for five years, the roots can be dug up. The root of Trichosanthes kirilowii is processed and sun-dried for medicinal use and is called Trichosanthes root, which is also a common medicinal material and is used in very large quantities. The yield is 400 kg per mu, and the current price of Trichosanthes root is 15-20 yuan/kg, with the market trending steadily upward. In this way, in addition to the income from the fruit, the root of Trichosanthes kirilowii is another source of income, making the benefits even higher.