What is the typical per-mu yield of costus root?

Costus root generally yields about 500 kg of dried goods per mu, with a growing cycle of 3 years, flowering in the second year and harvested in the third year; with good cultivation and management, it can also be harvested in 2 years. Mainly the roots of costus root are harvested, in the two seasons of autumn and winter, and after processing they can be used as medicinal material; its flowers contain aromatic oil, which can be used to prepare flavors and cosmetics.

What is the price of costus root per jin?

1. According to the 8u58 Medicinal Materials Network, the price of costus root (whole pieces) is 23 yuan/kg.

2. According to the Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials World Network, costus root (whole, fairly broad) sells for 15 yuan/kg in the Anguo medicine market, 16 yuan in the Bozhou medicine market, 16.5 yuan in the Hehuachi medicine market, and 18 yuan in the Yulin medicine market.

3. According to the Kangmei Traditional Chinese Medicine Network, costus root (whole, produced in Sichuan) sells for 16 yuan/kg in the Bozhou area, 17 yuan in Chengdu, 19 yuan in Lianqiao, 20 yuan in Yulin, and 21 yuan in Puning; costus root (whole, produced in Yunnan) sells for 15 yuan/kg in the Bozhou area, 16 yuan in Anguo and Chengdu, 18.5 yuan in Lianqiao, 19 yuan in Yulin, and 20 yuan in Puning.