How much does cactus fruit cost per jin? Plus growing methods!

Cactus fruit is the ripe fruit produced by the cactus plant. It can be eaten directly, and eating it regularly can remove dampness, boost immunity, and reduce edema, so many people grow it specifically to pick and eat. So how much does cactus fruit roughly cost per jin? What growing methods are there?

1. Introduction to cactus fruit:

1. What does cactus fruit taste like?

Cactus fruit tastes fresh and sweet, similar to the taste of pomelo, but because it is somewhat toxic itself, it should not be eaten in large amounts. In addition, the surface of cactus fruit has spines, so it is best not to give it to children.

2. Is cactus fruit dragon fruit?

Cactus fruit is not dragon fruit. The two are different in appearance, taste, and effects. Generally, cactus fruit is small and has hard spines on the outer skin, while dragon fruit has no hard spines on its skin, and one is as big as a pineapple.

2. How much does cactus fruit roughly cost per jin?

The market price of cactus fruit is a bit high, generally around 25-40 yuan per jin, but due to differences in origin, market, and quality, the price will vary to some extent. For example, at Fujian Xianhui Garden Co., Ltd. the price is about 25 yuan per jin, at the Hainan Sanya Guoxianzi store the price is about 40 yuan per jin, and at the Fuzhou Shanxianpin store the price is about 30 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked locally.

3. What growing methods are there for cactus fruit?

1. Choosing and preparing the land: what kind of land is suitable for planting?

Cactus fruit is suitable for growing in a slightly acidic environment with loose, fertile soil and good drainage, so when choosing soil, try to choose slightly acidic sandy loam for planting. After choosing the land, deep plow the soil and expose it to the sun for a period of time, finally apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer, and dig a drainage ditch with a row spacing of 20cm for later planting.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings: how to plant?

(1) Seed selection: simply try to choose some cacti that will bear fruit for planting.

(2) Planting method: cacti are generally planted by cuttings, that is, select some cacti with relatively plump stems and leaves, then cut off these stem segments, bury them in the soil at a plant spacing of 20cm and a row spacing of 25cm, then cover with soil and water lightly.

3. Orchard management techniques: how to manage?

(1) Fertilizer requirements: during the growth period, apply some farmyard manure according to the plant's growth to ensure sufficient nutrients, and at that time appropriately apply some phosphate fertilizer to promote rooting and sprouting.

(2) Water requirements: although cacti are drought-tolerant, that does not mean they do not need water, so during the fruit expansion period, water more, but do not water too much, to avoid waterlogging causing root rot.

(3) Light requirements: cacti like light but are not tolerant of strong light, so in summer when temperatures are high, shade them appropriately, and place them in a lighted place the rest of the time.

4. Timely harvesting: when is the best time to harvest?

When cactus fruit grows to the size of a table tennis ball, you can pick it with tweezers or gloves, then store it in a warm environment for a period of time before it can go on the market. Generally, after ripening, try to finish picking within one month to avoid fruit rot.

The above is a detailed introduction to the market price and growing methods of cactus fruit. We hope it is helpful to everyone.