How much is longevity fruit (ginseng fruit) per jin? Master high-yield planting techniques

Ginseng fruit, also known as pepino melon and longevity fruit, is a fairly comprehensive food used both as a fruit and a vegetable. Because of its high nutritional value and its anti-cancer and blood-pressure-lowering effects, it is deeply loved by people. It is currently being planted in many regions, so about how much is the ginseng fruit market price per jin? What are the planting techniques?

I. Introduction to ginseng fruit:

1. What does ginseng fruit look like?

The ginseng fruit plant is 60-150 cm tall, and the fruit is oval or conical in shape. When ripe, it is pale yellow, and some varieties are white with purple stripes and spots. To sell them at a higher price, some people often use molds to grow them into various little human shapes, which is very eye-catching.

2. Which regions does ginseng fruit come from?

There are many places of origin for ginseng fruit. In China, it is produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Gansu, Qinghai, Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui and other places, among which Minqin County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, is known as the “Hometown of Chinese Ginseng Fruit.”

3. What does ginseng fruit taste like?

Ginseng fruit has a unique taste. It is crisp and juicy, and when eaten it is not sour, not sweet, not bitter, and not astringent, just like drinking plain water.

II. About how much is ginseng fruit per jin?

The market price of ginseng fruit is relatively affordable, about 13-16 yuan per jin. However, due to differences in place of origin, market and quality, the price will also vary to some extent. For example, if you buy it directly from growers, it is about 8-13 yuan per jin. If you buy a large amount at one time, the price may be discounted even more, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. Recent latest prices in various places are as follows:

III. What are the planting techniques for ginseng fruit? Master these key points and you can achieve high yields!

1. Land selection and preparation: What soil is suitable?

Ginseng fruit likes to grow in a slightly acidic environment with loose, fertile soil, sufficient water, and good permeability, so when selecting land, try to choose slightly acidic loam with abundant water for planting. After selecting the land, the soil should be deeply plowed, then leveled, and a field bed about 70 cm wide and 10 cm high should be dug to facilitate later transplanting of seedlings.

2. Fertilizer management: How to fertilize?

Ginseng fruit does not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, sufficient base fertilizer is applied when transplanting the fruit seedlings. When the seedlings grow to 30 cm, apply base fertilizer once, and when they reach the flowering stage, apply fertilizer a second time. Generally, 5 kg each of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizer is applied per mu, and when fertilizing, try to apply it about 10 cm away from the tree roots to avoid burning the roots with fertilizer.

3. Water management: How to water?

Ginseng fruit trees do not have high water requirements. Generally, they need more water at the Beginning of Spring and Beginning of Autumn, so they should be watered frequently during this period.

4. Pruning and branch training: How to prune?

After growing for a period of time, ginseng fruit will produce residual branches, dead branches, short branches and other branches that are not conducive to tree growth. Therefore, when the tree vigor grows too strongly, branches that are not conducive to tree growth should be cut off in time to ensure that each branch has sufficient nutrients. Under normal circumstances, leave about 4 strong, evenly distributed branches on the main trunk, leave 3 flower clusters on the side branches, and leave 3 fruits on each flower cluster.

5. Timely harvesting: When is the best time to harvest?

When ginseng fruit grows to August-September, the fruit begins to show obvious purple stripes, indicating that it can be harvested. When harvesting, try to harvest first the fruits with obvious purple stripes on the surface or with a smooth, reflective surface, then store them at room temperature for 1-2 months, and by spring they can enter the market for sale.

Overall, the market price of ginseng fruit is relatively affordable, and it is very easy to grow. As long as you master a few key planting techniques such as water and fertilizer management and pruning, it can be harvested in August-September.