How much is the average yield of open-air cucumber per acre? How much can you earn by planting cucumbers per acre?

Open-air cucumber yield per mu

The yield per mu of open-air cucumbers is related to the planting time and planting density. Generally, the yield per mu is around 3,500 kg to 4,000 kg. If high-yield varieties are selected and carefully maintained, the yield per mu can reach about 5,000 kg.

Prospects for open-air cucumber cultivation

The soil rental for open-air cucumbers is about 600 yuan, the seed cost is about 100 yuan, the fertilizer investment is about 500 yuan, and the pesticide investment is about 100 yuan. During the planting process, manual labor is required to carry out planting, land preparation, weeding, pruning and harvesting. The labor management cost is about 500 yuan.

Then add about 200 yuan for miscellaneous expenses, and the cost per mu of land is about 2,000 yuan. Based on the output of 5,000 catties per mu, the current market price of cucumbers is 1.5 yuan per catty. Therefore, the output value of one mu is about 4,500 yuan, and the net profit is 2,500 yuan. The planting efficiency is relatively good.

How to grow cucumbers outdoors to get high yields

1. Seed soaking and germination

Before planting cucumbers, choose high-yield, disease-resistant varieties. First, soak the seeds in water for 3-4 hours, take them out and put them in a wet cloth. Keep the temperature at around 20°C and spray water frequently to keep it moist. It will sprout in about two days.

2. Planting method

Open-air cucumbers can only grow vigorously in suitable soil. It is necessary to provide loose, fertile, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. You can add an appropriate amount of farmyard manure as base fertilizer, sow the seeds in the soil, cover with a layer of fine soil, and pour an appropriate amount of water. You can see it sprout after 7 days.

3. Transplant

Generally, when the cucumber grows two true leaves, it is time to transplant it. In view of the dense planting in the early stage, they should be planted separately. Be careful when transplanting so as not to damage its root system. During the growth period, a trellis should be set up in time, and good water and fertilizer management should be carried out.