What kind of crop is Sichuan pepper? It is an economic crop.

What kind of crop is Sichuan pepper?

Sichuan pepper is an economic crop among agricultural crops. It is a plant of the Rutaceae, Rutales, and Zanthoxylum genus. It has a history of thousands of years of cultivation in my country. It can not only be used as a condiment, but also as a traditional Chinese medicine. It has the effects of warming the middle, promoting qi, expelling cold and relieving pain.

Distribution of Sichuan pepper production areas

The origin of Sichuan pepper is in China. It is mostly grown in plains and mountains below 2,500 meters above sea level. Common production areas include Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, Guizhou and other provinces. The more famous varieties include Dahongpao, Fengjiao, Hanyuan pepper, Maowen pepper, etc.

The yield and economic benefits of pepper

The specific yield of Sichuan pepper is related to many factors such as variety, tree age, maintenance method, etc. It usually starts to bear fruit stably ten years after planting. The yield per mu is about 500 jin, and its moisture content is about 80%, so each mu of land can produce about 100 jin of dry goods.

The profit from growing Sichuan pepper is still very considerable. If 50 trees are planted per acre, then after deducting the cost, the net income per acre can reach 5,000 yuan, and the trees have a long lifespan. In the future, planting high-quality organic Sichuan pepper will be a development trend.