The cost and profit of growing chives

Chinese chives are a common vegetable. They have a crisp texture, good color and flavor, and high nutritional value. The initial investment cost is low, so the planting benefits are very good.

The cost of growing chives

The cost of growing leek is not too high. It mainly includes land rent and seed costs, plus other costs such as fertilizer and management. It costs about 7,000-8,000 yuan per acre.

Profits from growing chives

Chives can grow many times in a year, and generally three batches can be produced each year. Based on the market price of about 6 yuan per kilogram, after deducting the cost, the profit per mu of land can reach more than 10,000 yuan.

How to plant chives

1. Site selection and land preparation

It is best to choose a plot with loose soil, good air permeability and high organic matter content for the cultivation of leek greens. The soil needs to be deeply plowed before planting, which is more conducive to the development of the leek greens root system, and sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied before planting.

2. Seeding and planting

Chives can be sown by direct seeding or row sowing. Generally, about 2.5-3 kg of seeds are needed per acre of land. Then, the seeds are evenly spread on the soil and covered with a layer of fine sand.