How much is almond (badam) per jin now? Grow it this way for high yields

Badam, also called sweet almond kernel, is a nut that looks very much like an apricot kernel. Because of its high nutritional value and crisp, fragrant taste, it is deeply loved by people, and many like to eat it as a snack. So how much does one jin of badam roughly cost now? How do you grow it?

I. Introduction to badam:

1. Is badam an apricot kernel?

Badam is not an apricot kernel; it is the kernel of the almond, a plant in the genus Prunus. The fruit it bears is grayish-green, gradually hardens as it matures, and in July and August the fruit splits open, revealing the yellowish-brown nut inside. This is the edible part, which looks much like an apricot kernel and is elegantly called the flat-elongated type.

2. Is badam high in calories?

Badam is high in calories, containing on average 586 kcal per 100 g, equivalent to climbing stairs for 75 minutes, so people who are losing weight had best eat less of it. Of course, badam has very high nutritional value, 6 times that of beef, and has the effect of lowering blood pressure and preventing diabetes, so patients with high blood pressure and diabetes can eat more of it.

II. How much does one jin of badam roughly cost now?

Badam market prices vary, generally around 20 to 30 yuan per jin, but prices differ depending on the place of origin, market, packaging method and production method. For example, cream-flavored badam sells for about 25 to 40 yuan per jin; for individually packaged ones, the market price is about 28 to 60 yuan per jin; if it is sold loose, for example in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, the price is about 23 to 28 yuan per jin; and in a large supermarket in Hunan, it may be about 30 yuan per jin. So the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

III. How do you grow badam for high yields?

1. Choosing and preparing the land: planting on wind-sheltered flat ground is best

Badam is suited to growing in a wind-sheltered environment with deep, loose, fertile and well-aerated soil, so when choosing land, try to plant on wind-sheltered flat ground. After choosing the land, deep-plow the soil, then dig a hole 30 cm wide and 60 cm high at a spacing of 3 m between plants and 12 m between rows, and apply an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer for later use.

2. Seed selection: what kind of variety is good to choose?

Badam has many varieties. Common ones include the peach almond strain, soft-shell sweet almond strain, thick-shell sweet almond strain, sweet almond strain and bitter almond strain, and each is suited to a different growing region, so when selecting seeds, try to choose according to the local climate and surrounding environment.

3. Planting: how do you plant?

(1) Planting time: spring and autumn; in spring, generally after the soil temperature rises, and in autumn, generally after leaf fall.

(2) Planting method: spread a layer of thin loam in the hole, then straighten out the root system of the seedling and plant it in the very center of the hole, hold it upright and cover with soil, and finally tread it firm and water lightly.

(3) Planting density: about 30 to 45 trees per mu is best. If the loam is fertile, you can plant somewhat more densely; if it is an irrigated area, plant somewhat more widely. The specific situation is determined by the soil conditions.

4. Orchard management techniques: how do you manage it?

(1) Water requirements: badam does not have high water requirements. In addition to watering enough after planting, it also needs watering three times a year. In rainy seasons, do a good job of drainage, and in winter, do a good job of keeping warm, to prevent waterlogging or freeze damage. When watering, the specific amount is determined by the dryness and moisture of the soil.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: badam also does not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, after successful planting, apply base fertilizer once a year to the sapling. Once it grows into a mature tree, apply base fertilizer once every three years. The specific amount of fertilizer is determined by the age of the tree; the older the tree, the more fertilizer.

(3) Cultivation and weeding: during the growth period of badam, cultivate and weed once a year, and cover the soil with the weeds to serve as fertilizer and provide fertility to the soil.

(4) Pruning and shaping: badam has fast growth vigor. After successful planting, the tree crown should be dwarfed, and surrounding clutter and weak branches should be pruned away to increase the number of fruiting branches and improve the air and light penetration in the orchard.

The above is a detailed introduction to the badam market price and high-yield cultivation techniques. We hope it is helpful to everyone.