How much is Isatis root per jin? What are its cultivation prospects?
Isatis root is also called Daqing root or woad, and is a plant of the Brassicaceae family. Its main medicinal part is its dried root. The best-known use of Isatis root is for preventing colds. At present, Isatis root is cultivated in all regions of China, with a large cultivation scale and high yield, so how much is Isatis root per jin? What are its cultivation prospects?
1. How much is Isatis root per jin
According to relevant market survey data, the current market price of Isatis root is not very good. At present, the average price of Isatis root is about 8 yuan/jin, but in some regions the market price of Isatis root still deviates slightly. For example, the latest market price in Heilongjiang and Gansu is 4 yuan/jin, while in Henan it is 4.5 yuan/jin. In most regions, the price of Isatis root has sold for just over 2 yuan per jin in recent days. This market price is indeed unsatisfactory.
The price of Isatis root seeds is about 20-30 yuan per jin, but because of differences in seed variety, quality, place of origin and purchase quantity, the price varies greatly. The seed quantity used per mu of Isatis root is 4-5 jin. Planting is generally divided into spring sowing and summer sowing. Spring sowing can harvest Daqing leaves twice. In the south, that is, the region south of the Huai River, the yield per mu is 250 kg and Daqing leaves 300 kg; in the region north of the Yellow River, the yield per mu is 280 kg and Daqing leaves 220 kg; in the Northeast and Northwest regions, the yield per mu is 350 kg and Daqing leaves 200 kg.
2. Cultivation prospects of Isatis root
Isatis root is one of the commonly used bulk medicinal materials in China. It is generally used to treat epidemic diseases, and Isatis root also has a very long cultivation history in China. At the same time, this is also its glorious side. However, based on the current cultivation status of Isatis root as well as the current market price and market conditions, although the sales volume of Isatis root is huge, it is indeed not very profitable. Through analysis of the economic benefits of Isatis root in recent years, if the market price of Isatis root continues to decline, its cultivation prospects are also limited.
3. Cultivation benefits of Isatis root
The cost input for cultivating Isatis root mainly includes expenses for seeds, fertilizer, land, pesticides, cultivation tools and other aspects. The cost of cultivating one mu of Isatis root is about 1500 yuan, which is quite low. The yield of Isatis root is also relatively good, generally reaching about 500-700 jin, with a maximum yield of 800 jin. Then, based on the current market price of Isatis root at 4 yuan/jin, the total income from cultivating one mu of Isatis root is about 2000-3000 yuan. After deducting cultivation costs, the net profit from cultivating one mu of Isatis root is only about 1000-2000 yuan. This shows that the economic benefits of cultivating Isatis root are also not very good.
The above is Tuliu.com's introduction to the cultivation prospects and market price of Isatis root. Although Isatis root has wide use value and large demand, its market price is very low. Although the market price of Isatis root has recently been in a relatively stable state of development, it is still developing at a low price, so if you want to cultivate Isatis root, you still need to consider it carefully.