What are the current planting prospects and per-mu yield benefits of loofah sponges?
We have all eaten loofah; whether stir-fried or made into soup, it is very delicious. Many friends in rural areas grow loofah, and it is a relatively common and widespread vegetable. Many loofahs that have grown old do not taste very good, so people remove the skin and seeds, leaving only the flesh, which we call loofah sponge. So what are the uses of loofah sponge? What are its current planting prospects? Let's take a look together!
1. Uses of loofah sponge
In rural areas and the countryside, ordinary households generally use loofah sponge as a tool for washing bowls and chopsticks, and many friends do not know that it also has medicinal value. Loofah sponge can promote lactation and can also disinfect and relieve coughs; these are all very valuable. In some rural households, loofah sponge is boiled in water to drink, or used together with other medicines according to a doctor's advice. It is used to wash bowls and chopsticks because loofah sponge can remove grease and dirt very well. It can also be further processed into daily necessities, and many products in our daily lives contain components of loofah sponge.
2. Planting prospects of loofah sponge
The current planting prospects of loofah sponge are still relatively broad. At present, not many people specialize in growing loofah sponge, and generally it is tried only on a small area. Loofah sponge is a product with low risk, quick results and high added value, and the net income per mu can reach several thousand yuan or more. Moreover, in addition to the uses we mentioned, it can also be sold to large factories, and the sales channels are relatively extensive. To grow loofah sponge now, the key is to master greenhouse technology well, so that the loofah sponge grown will be healthier.
3. Per-mu yield benefits of loofah sponge
Calculated on the basis of one mu of land, the early preparation for loofah sponge is basically concentrated on seed costs, pesticide costs, trellising costs, labor costs and so on. Seeds for one mu of land are about 60 to 70 yuan, and the yield is still relatively high. According to current cultivation experience, generally about 120-150 kg of dried loofah sponge can be produced per mu. For the loofah sponge produced, everyone should make a sales plan in advance and decide whether to sell it to a medicinal materials buyer or to a factory. If selling to a medicinal materials buyer, loofah sponge is about 40-55 yuan per kg, and the income per mu of land is 4000-6000 yuan. If selling to a factory to make kitchen utensils and health products, the returns will be somewhat higher. The specific returns still depend on the buyer, and everyone can negotiate amicably.
That is all that Tuliu.com has summarized for everyone today regarding loofah sponge. At present, the planting prospects still look quite considerable. Everyone can learn about the situation according to the region and environmental conditions. As for the specific details, it is still necessary to grasp them well, and do not blindly follow the trend. Those who are able can go to large-scale cultivation bases to learn from experience, and then proceed.