How much is a jin of Chinese honey locust seeds, and how profitable is growing Chinese honey locust trees?

Chinese honey locust is grown in many producing areas across the country. It grows relatively fast, yet its economic returns are quite good, and its low-cost cultivation makes it very popular with many grower friends. So how much is a jin of Chinese honey locust seeds? How profitable is growing Chinese honey locust trees?

1. How much is a jin of Chinese honey locust seeds?

The large Chinese honey locust is also called Chinese honey locust pod. It is a fruit borne on the Chinese honey locust tree. Chinese honey locust has an outstanding cleaning effect. The Chinese honey locust tree is a tree species of the bean family and the genus Gleditsia that is unique to China. The fruit of this plant not only has excellent medicinal and health benefits, but more importantly it also contains a very unique plant gum; this plant gum is an important strategic raw material.

It is one of the tree species of the genus Gleditsia in the Caesalpiniaceae family that is unique to China. It grows vigorously and is dioecious, with high economic value. Chinese honey locust seeds cost roughly 20 to 50 yuan, and their market price varies; it needs to be determined according to the superior quality of the seed variety and the distribution area. In some areas Chinese honey locust seeds may be more expensive. Chinese honey locust has extremely strong adaptability and is distributed in various regions of China. There are many kinds of Chinese honey locust, distributed in every region of China.

What factors affect the price of large Chinese honey locust seeds?

1. The price of large Chinese honey locust seeds is directly related to the yield of large Chinese honey locust in that year.

2. Its price is directly related to the quantity you need; if you buy a lot, the price will certainly be relatively lower.

3. If you buy during the peak season, the price will certainly be higher.

4. The price of large Chinese honey locust seeds is determined by actual conditions; batch, specification and place of origin all affect its price.

2. How profitable is growing Chinese honey locust trees?

If the market price of fresh Chinese honey locust thorns is about 45 yuan per jin, and 40 trees are planted per mu, then in the first year of harvest each tree can easily yield 2 jin of fresh thorns, so each mu of Chinese honey locust thorns can bring in 3600 yuan. Calculated this way, growing Chinese honey locust is a good choice for farmers.

Chinese honey locust trees mostly grow in plains, valleys and hilly areas. They like light and are slightly shade-tolerant, prefer a warm and humid climate, and are not demanding about soil; they can grow normally in calcareous and saline-alkaline soil, and even in clay or sandy soil. They grow slowly but live very long, up to six or seven hundred years, and in production they are commonly propagated by seed. The specific profitability of growing Chinese honey locust trees also depends on the type of land used for planting.

1. Irrigated land: a three-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 4-5 cm, priced at 100 yuan per tree; a four-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 5-7 cm, priced at 180 yuan per tree; a five-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 6-10 cm, priced at 300-1000 yuan per tree (the above prices are all mid-market prices from 2011-2013).

2. Sloped dry land: a three-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 2-3 cm, priced at 30 yuan per tree; a four-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 4-5 cm, priced at 100 yuan per tree; a five-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 5-7 cm, priced at 180 yuan per tree; a six-year-old Chinese honey locust tree can reach a diameter at breast height of 6-10 cm, priced at 300-500 yuan per tree (the above prices are all mid-market prices from 2011-2013).

In short, the economic benefits of growing Chinese honey locust are still considerable. It can be planted in spring or autumn, but note that it is best to plant in spring, because it sprouts easily in spring, which can increase the success rate of sowing.