How much does a mangosteen sapling cost? 2019 planting cost and profit analysis
Mangosteen, also known as shanzhu, shanzhuzi, or daonianzi. It can refer either to the mangosteen plant or to the fruit of this plant, the mangosteen. Mangosteen is suited to being grown in regions with a relatively warm climate year-round, and it is a very popular tropical fruit. So, in 2019, how much does a mangosteen sapling cost? Planting cost and profit analysis.
I. How much does a mangosteen sapling cost in 2019?
According to Baidu Procurement Network, the prices of mangosteen saplings in 2019 are as follows:
Mangosteen fruit tree saplings in Suqian, Jiangsu are 3.86 yuan each, mangosteen saplings in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province are 6.86 yuan each, and mangosteen fruit tree saplings in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province are 8.00 yuan. Mangosteen fruit tree saplings in Suqian, Jiangsu are 20.00 yuan each, mangosteen saplings that bear fruit in the same year in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province are 10.00 yuan each, mangosteen saplings in Jiangsu Province are 10.20 yuan each, mangosteen saplings in Jiangsu Province are 27.00 yuan each, Thai mangosteen saplings in Lingshan County, Qinzhou, Guangxi are 80.00 yuan each, and mangosteen saplings in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province are 17.10 yuan. Mangosteen saplings in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are 15.00 yuan.
According to Huinong Procurement Network, the prices of mangosteen saplings in 2019 are as follows:
Black tea saplings, single-stem saplings, 1.5-2 m, in Dong'an County, Yongzhou, Hunan are priced at 130.00 yuan/plant, with a minimum order of 1,000 plants. Mangosteen saplings in Lingshan County, Qinzhou, Guangxi are priced at 15.80 yuan/plant, with a minimum order of 100 plants. Mangosteen saplings in Lingshan County, Qinzhou, Guangxi are priced at 15.00 yuan each, with a minimum order of 5 plants. Mangosteen saplings in Lingshan County, Qinzhou, Guangxi are priced at 5.50 yuan/plant, with a minimum order of 50 plants.
II. Key points for growing mangosteen trees
1. Mangosteen tree propagation methods
Mangosteen seeds are parthenogenetic, making it asexual reproduction. The main methods include cuttings, grafting, layering, and division. Transplanting can be done in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
2. Soil requirements
Mangosteen trees have wide adaptability to soil; compared with clay, mangosteen prefers sandy loam rich in organic matter with a pH of 5-6.5.
3. Suitable growing temperature
It can grow vigorously in an environment of 25-35°C, and a temperature range of 20-25°C can also meet the basic requirements for mangosteen growth.
4. Growing humidity requirements
It can grow vigorously in an environment with 80% relative humidity
5. In which months does mangosteen mature
The fruit maturity period is from May to October, with higher yields from August to October.
III. Analysis of mangosteen planting costs and profits
1. Costs
Mangosteen sapling cost per mu of land: 800*10=800 yuan (about 800 mangosteen seedlings are needed per mu, at about 10 yuan each)
Land rental cost: 600 (the rent for one mu of land is calculated at 600 yuan)
Fertilizer and pesticide cost: 400 yuan
Staff wages: 200
2. Profit
The average yield of mangosteen cultivation is as high as about 1,000 jin per mu. Calculated at a market price of 20 yuan, one mu can yield a profit of 20,000 yuan, and after deducting costs, the net profit can be more than 18,000. In addition, mangosteen can produce for at least 70 years, and afterward the annual costs will decrease somewhat, while profits keep rising step by step, so the profit margin for mangosteen cultivation is still quite large.