How much does a jin of prunes cost? A detailed look at cultivation techniques and market prospects

Prunes, also known as black jujubes, are a fruit shaped like apricot plums. They are deeply loved by people for their rich nutritional value and sweet taste, and are currently processed into various snacks, pastries and more, with an affordable market price. So how much does a jin of prunes cost on the market? What are the cultivation techniques?

I. Introduction to prunes:

1. Where do prunes come from?

Prunes originated in southwestern France, which is the homeland of the prune; when ripe, the skin is dark purple and the flesh is amber-colored. In 1848 a French grower came to California in the United States to seek gold, and in 1856 introduced prune saplings to North America, grafting them with the D'Agen prune original variety; the same year, the grafted trees arrived in California. By 1900, prune orchards in California had reached 90000 hectares, concentrated in regions such as the Sacramento, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Napa and San Joaquin valleys. At present, prune production in these regions exceeds that of all other parts of the world, accounting for about 99% of total US production and about 42% of total world supply.

2. What do prunes look like?

Prunes are shaped like apricot plums. When the plum ripens, its skin is dark purple and its flesh is amber-colored.

II. How much does a jin of prunes cost on the market?

Prunes are divided into imported prunes and domestically grown prunes. Imported prunes cost more than 50 yuan, while domestically grown prunes cost 10-30 yuan per jin. Imported prunes must undergo long-distance transport and so on, so they are relatively rare, and naturally the price is higher. Domestically grown prunes mainly come from Xinjiang, and the price is a bit lower. Prices differ by region, so it is recommended that everyone go to their local market for detailed information.

III. What are the cultivation methods for prunes?

1. Orchard establishment

Before planting, first determine the spacing of the prunes; a distance of about 2 m x 3 m is best, so that they do not compete with each other for nutrients. The distribution of sunlight will also be more even.

2. Training

(1) Natural open-center form: prune away branches that have already been damaged, thin branches that have not yet fully grown, and unnecessary buds. This operation is easy to understand; if diseased ones are not removed, they can easily affect the surrounding area, and places that are too dense also affect the distribution of nutrients. At the same time, how long to prune can be decided according to the different varieties planted. There is no strict requirement for this.

(2) Open-center layered form: make the whole tree into a semicircular shape, so that not only is the air flow effective, but the survival time is also very long. The yield is high, there is an ideal load, the form takes shape relatively quickly, fruiting occurs early, and training is simple. The whole tree can keep 5 to 6 main branches, cut off the central leader, and manage them in separate layers. This is also a relatively common choice.

(3) Multi-main-branch open-center form: this can reduce the situation of splitting, and the fruit produced is no longer flat. The tree itself is sturdier and lives longer. The three main branches can be arranged in a staggered way, echoing the main trunk, with a good load and not easy to split. The main branches naturally extend outward, with two side branches attached on both sides, and the primary and secondary are very distinct.

3. Artificial pollination

This method involves personally spreading the plant's pollen, which can increase the fruit quantity and reduce physiological fruit drop. During the flowering period, collect pollen by hand and pollinate by dipping.

IV. What are the market prospects for prunes?

At present, the prospects for prune cultivation are still very broad. In China, the main region for growing prunes is Xinjiang. The output of prunes is far from meeting market demand, and the country still needs to import large quantities of fresh fruit and preserved fruit from elsewhere. Moreover, the market price of prunes and their effects and functions are very attractive, and they are a very delicious snack. Market demand is also very large, and production is far from meeting consumer demand, so the intensity of prune cultivation still needs to be increased. Therefore, the prospects for prune cultivation are still very good.

The above are the cultivation techniques for prunes. We hope they are helpful to everyone!