How much does a prickly ash (Sichuan pepper) sapling cost? Planting prospects and profit analysis
When it comes to the prickly ash tree, everyone should be quite familiar with it. We often use prickly ash for seasoning when cooking. Because it has certain medicinal value, strong adaptability and wide distribution, it is deeply welcomed by people. Many growers also want to plant it to make a fortune. So how much does a prickly ash sapling cost? What about its planting prospects and profit?
1. How much does a prickly ash sapling cost?
The market price of prickly ash saplings is not fixed. It varies due to different varieties and specifications of prickly ash saplings, but under normal circumstances the price of a prickly ash sapling is around 0.2-0.5 yuan each. If the variety is good, the price can reach 1-2 yuan each, and some even cost more than 3 yuan each. For example, for the Dahongpao prickly ash variety, if the sapling is 60 cm, the price is 0.3 yuan/sapling; for the Dahongpao prickly ash variety sapling with a specification of 100 cm, it is 0.4 yuan/sapling; for the Jiuyeqing prickly ash variety with 30 cm, the sapling is 1.1 yuan/sapling; for the 50 cm Jiuyeqing prickly ash sapling, it is 1.5 yuan/sapling. In addition, the purchase quantity is also one of the factors affecting its price. If the purchase quantity is large, the price will be relatively cheaper, but the above data is only for reference. The specific price should be based on the actual purchase price.
2. How much does prickly ash seed cost per jin?
The market price of prickly ash seed is not fixed. It also varies due to differences in prickly ash seed quality, variety and origin market, but under normal circumstances the price of prickly ash seed is about 4-6 yuan/jin. Prices also differ by place and market, so this price is for reference only. In addition, prickly ash has the characteristics of cold resistance, drought resistance and strong disease resistance, but it is suitable for survival in warm, humid sandy soil that is deep and fertile. The planting environment needs to ensure sufficient sunlight. Generally, the main planting methods are sowing, grafting, layering and cuttings.
3. What about the planting prospects and profit of prickly ash trees?
1. Prospects
The prickly ash tree is a very important economic tree species in our country, and it is planted in all major regions of our country. The uses of the prickly ash tree are also very wide. Not only can the peel be eaten as a common seasoning, the seeds can also be processed into soap. Moreover, the fruit of the prickly ash tree has a relatively high oil content, so it can not only be processed into pepper oil, but can also be used as traditional Chinese medicine, with the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain and killing insects. In addition, planting the prickly ash tree is also relatively simple. Its requirements for the environment are not very strict, it can almost adapt to various environments, and the incidence of pests and diseases is also relatively low.
Prickly ash is also known as one of the eight major seasonings. It has a long cultivation history in our country. Up to now, after many years of cultivation, many excellent varieties have been bred. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the understanding of the value of prickly ash has become more and more specific, and demand has gradually increased. The market is extremely huge, so the price of prickly ash has also been rising year by year. Moreover, planting technology is also improving, and the yield of prickly ash is also constantly increasing. From this point of view, the planting prospects of prickly ash are still good.
2. Profit
Generally, the profit per mu from planting prickly ash is 4-5 times the profit from corn. For ordinary growers, an income of around 5,000 yuan per mu is not a big problem. Under normal circumstances, about 70 prickly ash trees are planted per mu. They bear fruit after 2 years of planting. After 3 years, each tree can produce more than 1 jin of dried prickly ash. After 5 years, the average harvest can be about 2 jin/tree. After 8 years, the average harvest is about 4 jin/tree. If, under normal circumstances, the market price of dried prickly ash is about 36 yuan/jin, then after 3 years of planting prickly ash trees, the income per mu is at least 2,600 yuan; after 5 years, the income per mu is 4,000 yuan; after 8 years, the income per mu is 5,000-6,000 yuan. But this data is for reference only, because profits will also vary depending on the planted variety and region. For example, taking Dahongpao as an example, it has the characteristics of bearing many fruits, growing quickly, high yield, early listing and high economic value. After it enters the full production period, the yield per mu can reach as high as about 200 jin, and the output value can also reach as high as more than 60,000 yuan. From this point of view, the overall profit from planting prickly ash is still decent.
Summary: The above is the relevant introduction about the price of prickly ash trees and the planting prospects and profit. I hope it will be helpful to friends in need!