Is planting water chestnut profitable? Planting costs and profits

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Water chestnut is a large, sweet and juicy fruit with broad prospects for cultivation. It has the effects of moistening the lungs and cooling the liver, promoting diuresis and improving eyesight, and lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. It is easy to grow, has high profits and a large market demand. As long as it is properly maintained, it is still relatively profitable.

Profits and benefits of planting water chestnuts

The yield of water chestnuts is very high. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu can reach about 5,000 jin. If it is sold at the market price of 3 yuan per jin, the profit per mu after deducting the cost can be as high as tens of thousands of yuan, which is a considerable income.

High-yield cultivation techniques of water chestnut

1. Choose the soil

The roots of water chestnuts are shallow and have high requirements for soil. It is best to plant them in areas with flat terrain, deep soil and rich organic matter. The tillage should be about 18-20 cm and irrigation should be convenient. It is best to use loam that has been rotated for more than 3 years.

2. Choose good varieties

If you want a high yield of water chestnuts, you must choose high-quality, high-yield, disease-resistant and stable-yield varieties for planting. In addition, you must also choose according to the local climate and environment. Before planting, remove the small, shriveled, diseased and pest-infected water chestnuts to ensure the germination rate.