How much is macadamia nut per jin? Detailed explanation of cultivation techniques

Macadamia nut, also known as Australian nut and Queensland nut, is a common nut in our country. Because of its high nutritional value and rich aroma, it is deeply loved by people. Especially during the Chinese New Year, many people buy some to take home to entertain relatives and friends. So how much does one jin of macadamia nut cost now? What are the cultivation techniques?

1. Introduction to macadamia nut:

1. Why does macadamia nut have a slit?

The shell of macadamia nut is very hard and generally difficult to open, so to eat the kernel inside there must be a slit. Although macadamia nuts will have some natural cracking when they grow and mature, because the cracks are irregular, many people use machines to cut a small slit, which makes it convenient for the opener to pry it open smoothly.

2. Where does macadamia nut come from?

There are many places of origin for macadamia nut, both domestic and foreign. Among foreign origins, it is produced in Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and other places, and Queensland and New South Wales in Australia are the original producing areas. Domestically, it is produced in Hainan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places.

2. How much does one jin of macadamia nut cost now?

The market price of macadamia nut is a little expensive, generally around 35-45 yuan per jin, but due to differences in place of origin, variety, market, packaging method and selling time, the price will vary to some extent. For example, at the Jinan Huaiyin Quanchengren Dried Fruit Sales Center, the price of macadamia nut is about 36 yuan per jin; at the Qingzhou Deshengyuan Dried and Fresh Fruit Distribution Office, the price is about 32 yuan per jin; at the Dafeng District Nanyang Hejing Food Business Department, the price is about 45 yuan per jin. If it is canned, 500g is about 36.8 yuan per box; if it is 200g, it is about 28 yuan per bag. If in a large supermarket in the Hunan area, bulk-packed is about 55 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked in the local market.

3. What are the cultivation techniques for macadamia nut?

1. Land selection and land preparation: what kind of land is suitable for planting?

Macadamia nut is suitable for growing in a slightly acidic environment with deep, loose, fertile soil rich in humus, so when selecting soil, try to choose loam rich in humus for planting, for example, hilly land or plains below 1200 m altitude are good places. After selecting the land, deeply plow the soil, and according to a plant spacing of 4 m and row spacing of 5 m, dig a hole 80 cm wide and 60 cm high, and apply 0.1 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer, in preparation for later planting.

2. Seed selection: what kind of saplings are good to choose?

Choose some saplings that look robust, are free of disease, free of damage and have relatively well-developed root systems for planting.

3. Field planting: how to plant?

(1) Planting time: it is best to carry it out after rain.

(2) Planting method: spread a thin layer of loam in the hole, then straighten out the root system of the sapling and place it in the very center of the hole, finally cover with soil, press it firm, cover with a small amount of weeds, and water with a small amount of rooting water.

(3) Planting density: plant no more than 35 trees per mu.

4. Field management techniques: how to manage?

(1) Fertilizer and water requirements: macadamia nut trees do not have high requirements for water and fertilizer. Generally, fertilizing three or four times a year is enough. Starting from the third year, increase the amount of fertilizer, and apply a boron sand liquid fertilizer once in the early flowering stage, apply farmyard manure once in the small fruit stage, and apply a compound fertilizer once in early June to promote fruit growth. When fertilizing, a small amount of water can be appropriately added. As for the amount of watering, determine it according to the dryness and humidity of the soil, but do not water too much, so as to avoid waterlogging damage and affect plant growth. If the leaves are found to be wilted and weak, dull and lusterless, water promptly.

(2) Pruning and shaping: during the growth period of macadamia nut trees, appropriately prune away weak branches, small branches and so on, to improve air circulation between trees and promote sapling growth and fruiting.

(3) Intertillage and weeding: during the growth period of macadamia nut trees, carry out intertillage and weeding according to the growth conditions in the orchard. When weeding, the weeds can be pressed into green manure or covered on the tree disk to retain water.

(4) Pest and disease control: during the growth period of macadamia nut, pests and diseases such as flower blight, leaf spot, stem canker and aphids will occur, so preventive measures should be taken in advance. For those already affected by pests and diseases, special pesticides can be used for control.

5. Harvesting: when is the best time to harvest?

In mid-to-late September, macadamia nuts can be harvested manually. After harvesting, place the shelled macadamia nut seeds in a place below 40 degrees for two weeks, then dry them with high temperature of about 60 degrees.

The above is a detailed introduction to the market price and cultivation techniques of macadamia nut. I hope it is helpful to everyone.