How much was watermelon per jin in 2019, and what are the planting prospects?
We have all eaten watermelon, and every summer it is especially popular. Whether in the fruit market or sold by farmers hauling their own carts, sales are especially good. As more and more farmers grow watermelon, it shows that the profit from this fruit is quite considerable. So how much was watermelon per jin in 2019? What are the planting prospects? Let's take a look together below!
1. How much was watermelon per jin in 2019?
In recent years, the market price of watermelon has been fairly stable, without major ups and downs, and without influence from external factors. Watermelon on the market now generally stays at 1.6-4.9 yuan/jin, and this price can only serve as a reference value. Because of regional differences and variety, the time of listing each year also has a big impact on price. For example, the Black Beauty we are familiar with belongs to the cheaper type, at about 2 yuan/jin, while the sweet Qilin watermelon is more expensive, at about 3 yuan/jin. The specific watermelon price still needs everyone to learn about in the market. Prices do not differ much from year to year, but external influencing factors must not be ignored.
2. Watermelon planting prospects
1. Large market demand
In summer, the demand for watermelon can be said to dominate alone. Basically every household will buy a watermelon to eat, and every summer people eat about as much watermelon as rice. According to the data from our editor's survey, the watermelon market in 2019 will not see too many major changes, and because of the increase in varieties, there may still be room for prices to rise.
2. Demand exceeds supply
In the past 2018, some fruit farmers planted too large an area and did not calculate well the actual quantity they could sell, which led to a temporary increase in output, and the watermelon market naturally showed a phenomenon of supply exceeding demand. So many old farmers who grew watermelon gave up continuing to grow watermelon one after another, giving friends who want to grow watermelon in 2019 a ready-made opportunity. In 2019 everyone will learn from last year's lesson, so the market may show a situation where demand exceeds supply, and thus economic benefits will naturally rise somewhat.
3. Low planting risk
Watermelon has strong growth ability and does not require everyone to spend too much effort, and it has few pests and diseases, while the cost needed in the early stage is also not much. As a fruit with low input and quick returns, its planting risk is far lower than that of other fruits, and even beginners can learn to grow it quickly.
When growing watermelon, there is no need to worry about having no sales channel. Whether in the fruit market or other channels, summer watermelon sells very well.
That is all for the introduction to questions related to growing watermelon in 2019. If everyone is interested in this area, you can contact dealers in advance and confirm the follow-up sales matters. Do not wait until you have output but no sales channel, because then you will be the one who suffers.