How Much Does Golden Cicada Flower Cost on the Market? A Detailed Guide to Planting Methods
Golden cicada flower, also known as cicada flower, is an insect-borne medicinal fungus similar to Cordyceps sinensis. Because it has the effects of Cordyceps sinensis and is cheap, it is used as a health care medicine. So how much does golden cicada flower cost per jin on the market? What are the planting methods?
1. Introduction to golden cicada flower:
1. Is golden cicada flower poisonous?
Golden cicada flower is somewhat toxic, but the toxicity is not great and it does little harm to human health. Regular consumption can improve sleep, boost body immunity, resist tumors, resist radiation, and have other effects. However, every medicine has some toxicity, so as long as it is consumed reasonably, there is not much of a problem. That said, if it is eaten by mistake or eaten in excess, it can cause poisoning symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea, and in severe cases can lead to liver and kidney function damage, so it must be taken under a doctor's guidance.
2. Where does golden cicada flower grow?
Golden cicada flower mostly grows in Jiangsu, Fujian, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other places, among which Jurong in Jiangsu and the Hengduan Mountains in Yunnan are the most common.
2. How much does golden cicada flower cost per jin on the market?
Golden cicada flower is divided into two types, wild and artificially cultivated, and most on the market is artificially cultivated. The market price is about 500 to 1,000 yuan per jin, and if the quality is good, the market price can be more than 1,000 yuan per jin. The wild market price is the most expensive, generally more than 1,000 yuan per jin, and if the quality is good it may reach tens of thousands of yuan per jin, though this is rarely encountered, and even if it exists, it may have no market price. Therefore, when purchasing, try to check the local market.
3. What are the planting methods for golden cicada flower?
1. Golden cicada breeding and hatching: how to raise them?
Golden cicada flower is the product of the golden cicada, so to grow golden cicada flower well, you must first raise golden cicadas well. The specific breeding method is to go into the forest and catch some golden cicadas of good quality, then choose a place suitable for golden cicada growth, prepare some apple tree branches, hawthorn tree branches, or elm tree branches, and let them grow freely. After growing for a period of time, the golden cicadas will lay eggs. At this time, keep the surrounding environment quiet and let them lay eggs freely. Generally, one golden cicada per mu of land can lay 500 eggs, so be sure to ensure the site size is appropriate to increase the egg-laying rate.
2. Environmental requirements: what are the requirements for the environment?
(1) Light requirements: golden cicada flower likes light but should not be exposed to strong sunlight, so give it a certain amount of light in spring, autumn, and winter, and provide appropriate shade in summer.
(2) Temperature requirements: golden cicada flower likes to grow in high-temperature environments. When the temperature is suitable, golden cicada flower will grow a large amount of mycelium.
(3) Humidity requirements: golden cicada flower likes to grow in mountainous areas with relatively high humidity, so during planting, ensure sufficient humidity so that the mycelium can grow.
3. Planting management: how to manage it?
(1) Nutrient requirements: golden cicada flower has relatively high nutrient requirements. Generally, in the early stage of growth, it mainly relies on the nutrients in the golden cicada pupa body to grow. After emerging from the soil in spring, it mainly relies on absorbing external nutrients to grow, so during cultivation, be sure to ensure sufficient nutrients.
(2) Pest control: after golden cicada flower emerges from the soil, golden cicadas are prone to pests such as ants and red flower bugs, so preventive measures should be taken in advance. Generally, strong ammonia essence can be used for control.
4. Harvesting and processing: when is the best time to harvest?
After golden cicada flower blooms, it can be harvested. When harvesting, it is best to collect it together with the golden cicada pupa underground, then sun-dry it to remove soil, and finally dry it and package it.
Overall, the market price of golden cicada flower varies from high to low, depending specifically on which type you buy. If you buy artificially cultivated ones, the market price is cheaper; if you buy wild ones, the market price is more expensive. Therefore, when purchasing, try to check the local market. In addition, golden cicada flower is very easy to plant. As long as you raise the golden cicadas well and do basic management work such as light, temperature, and humidity, it can quickly bloom and be harvested.