The whole tsaoko plant is a treasure; how much does it cost per jin, and what are the prospects for growing it?

Tsaoko (Amomum tsaoko) sounds mouth-watering just hearing about it. But actually it is not a fruit; although it can be eaten, it is in fact one of the major bulk varieties of medicinal materials used both as medicine and as food. It has extremely high market value. Quite a few people have also gotten rich by growing tsaoko. So how much is tsaoko per jin?

I. How much is tsaoko per jin

Tsaoko is the fruit of a spice plant, with a special pungent aroma; it can remove fishy odors and increase appetite, and is an excellent cooking seasoning, honored as one of the five spices. Its market has fluctuated widely; to avoid risk, many merchants generally buy and sell as they go, so the volume moving on the market is relatively small, usually in small batches, and the price is maintained at around 50-60 yuan per kg. In the first half of the year, the price of tsaoko was stable between 85-90 yuan. The reason for this phenomenon is that by June, new tsaoko production began to come onto the market, creating a certain conflict for its market and affecting its price, and in the following months, large quantities of new tsaoko continued to come onto the market, so its price kept falling continuously. But by the end of the year it is expected to rebound somewhat, so there is no need for too much worry.

II. Factors affecting the price of tsaoko

The factors affecting the price of tsaoko are mainly market demand and changes in output. Tsaoko output is determined by the weather; in previous years, extreme severe weather caused the growing environment for tsaoko to keep deteriorating, and its output was greatly affected. This impact generally takes about 5 years to recover, so in recent years the price of tsaoko has kept climbing, and it is expected to decline only after next year. As the planting area expands, its output is also constantly increasing, so its price will also be suppressed; if there are no special circumstances causing a sudden drop in output, its price will gradually stabilize.

III. Prospects for growing tsaoko

Tsaoko can be used both as Chinese medicine and as a spice. Essential oil can also be extracted from it. Market demand is enormous, economic returns are good, and generally each mu of tsaoko can yield a net profit of more than 6000 yuan. Tsaoko generally begins to enter its full fruiting period after 6-7 years of planting, and the fruiting period can last as long as 15 years, with an extremely long benefit period and high economic value; people call it the money tree in the mountains. So the editor is still very optimistic about the prospects for growing tsaoko.

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