How much does Trichosanthes kirilowii seed cost per jin now, and how much can you earn growing one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

Trichosanthes kirilowii, also called sugar Trichosanthes and lou gua, is a vine plant that looks like a watermelon. Because its seeds can be eaten like watermelon seeds, and its roots and stems, fruit peel, fruit, and kernels have high medicinal value, it is widely cultivated. So how much does Trichosanthes kirilowii seed cost per jin now? How much can you earn growing one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

I. Introduction to Trichosanthes kirilowii:

1. Where is Trichosanthes kirilowii produced?

Trichosanthes kirilowii has many production areas. It is produced in Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Tianjin, Shanxi, Beijing, Shaanxi, Gansu, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and other places, among which Shandong, Henan, and Hebei have the most production areas.

2. Is Trichosanthes kirilowii seed the same as diaogua seed?

Trichosanthes kirilowii seed is not diaogua seed. Although the two look similar, there are certain differences in appearance and effects. This is because Trichosanthes kirilowii seed is light brown or brownish, oval, flat, and elliptical, with a smooth surface, a ring of groove lines along the edge, and the kernel inside is grayish white or grayish green and rich in oil.

II. How much does Trichosanthes kirilowii seed cost per jin now?

The market price of Trichosanthes kirilowii seed varies, generally around 25 to 50 yuan per jin, but prices differ due to different markets, production areas, and packaging methods. For example, in Shuyang County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, the price is about 35 to 50 yuan per jin; in Changfeng County, Hefei City, Anhui Province, the price is about 25 yuan per jin; and in Anguo City, Baoding City, Hebei Province, the price is about 33 yuan per jin. Therefore, the specific price still needs to be checked by purchasing at the local specialty market.

III. How much can you earn growing one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

1. How much does it cost to grow one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

(1) Seedling purchase cost: generally, about 20 to 25 kg of mother roots are needed per mu, and the market price of Trichosanthes kirilowii is about 16 to 20 yuan per kg, so the total purchase cost is 320 to 500 yuan.

(2) Planting cost: generally, about 5000 yuan needs to be invested in the early stage, and by the second year there is no need to invest too much. (This includes fertilizer costs, labor management costs, etc.)

Overall, before harvest, about 5320 to 5500 yuan of funds are needed for planting.

2. About how much income can one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii bring per mu?

Under normal circumstances, one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii can produce about 200 kg, and the market price of Trichosanthes kirilowii is about 16 to 20 yuan per kg, while the market price of Trichosanthes kirilowii seed is about 30 to 35 yuan per kg. Calculating it as a whole, one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii can bring about 9200 to 11000 yuan in income. After deducting the seedling purchase cost and planting cost, the first year can bring about 3880 to 5500 yuan in income, and it will increase each year afterward.

The above is only reference data. After all, the selling prices of Trichosanthes kirilowii or Trichosanthes kirilowii seed differ from region to region, and the costs that need to be invested also differ. So growing one mu of Trichosanthes kirilowii can still earn some money more or less, but the exact amount can only be known after doing your own research and careful calculation.

The above is a detailed introduction to the market price of Trichosanthes kirilowii seed and about how much can be earned from growing one mu. I hope it is helpful to everyone.