Cost and profit of Houttuynia cordata cultivation

The planting benefits of Houttuynia cordata are very good. It is a relatively common herb with simple cultivation techniques and broad market prospects. If planted properly, the income per acre can be as high as tens of thousands of yuan.

The cost of growing Houttuynia cordata

The cost of growing Houttuynia cordata includes land rent, seed costs, fertilizers, pesticides, planting tools, production equipment, etc. The cost per mu of land is generally around 600-1000 yuan.

Profits from Houttuynia cordata cultivation

Houttuynia cordata cultivation is easy to start and has high returns. The income per mu of land can be as high as tens of thousands of yuan. If 4-5 mu are planted, the annual income can reach more than 100,000 yuan after deducting the planting costs.

How to plant Houttuynia cordata

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Houttuynia cordata has no taproot, so it is best to plant it in deep, fertile, and loose soil. Before planting, the soil should be deeply plowed and finely raked, and a certain amount of organic fertilizer should be applied as base fertilizer.

2. Seed stem treatment

Houttuynia cordata is generally propagated asexually. Its short and thick rhizomes can be used as seed stems, which can be cut into small sections of 4-6 cm. Note that two stem nodes should be retained in each section.

3. Cultivation

When cultivating, the rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata can be laid flat and staggered along the planting ditch with a spacing of about 2 cm between plants, then covered with a layer of fine soil and watered thoroughly.