Is it profitable to grow asparagus? What is the profit and economic benefit per acre?

Is growing asparagus profitable?

Asparagus is a vegetable that tastes great. Studies have shown that it can prevent the spread of cancer cells. It is known as the "number one anti-cancer fruit and vegetable," which is why it has always been a best-seller. Therefore, the market prospects for artificially grown asparagus are very good.

Profits and Benefits of Growing Asparagus

Under normal management, the yield of asparagus per mu can reach about 800-1000 kilograms. Calculated at a price of 6 yuan per kilogram, after deducting the initial planting costs, the net profit per mu can reach about 3000-4000 yuan.

High-yield cultivation techniques for asparagus

1. Cultivate strong seedlings

If you want a high yield of asparagus, it is best to raise seedlings in June every year, which takes about 3 months, and then dig up the ridges and sow the seeds, with the plant spacing controlled at about 16 cm.

2. Land preparation and transplantation

Asparagus likes moist, loose soil. Before planting, the soil needs to be plowed and loosened several times, then an appropriate amount of manure is applied, and finally the soil is covered and the seedlings are planted.

3. Reasonable density planting

The best time to plant asparagus seedlings is in autumn, when the survival rate is high. After planting, straighten the roots and divide them into two halves, fix them in the planting hole, and then cover them with 5-6 cm of soil.