How many pounds does Phragmites australis yield per mu?

Yield per mu of Phragmites australis

According to the trial planting results, 400-500 kilograms of roots are needed per mu of land for Phragmites australis, and the yield will vary with the planting year. Generally, the yield per mu can reach about 1 ton in the first year after planting, and the yield per mu can reach more than 3 tons after three years.

Profits from Phragmites australis cultivation

Phragmites australis is a plant with low investment and high returns. Generally, the value of roots per mu is only about 250 yuan. If properly maintained, the profit per mu can be as high as tens of thousands of yuan after deducting costs.

The market prospect of planting Phragmites australis is good. It is a common, high-yield, fast-growing, and resilient plant. It can be used as a raw material for solid fuel, boards, and papermaking, and has a very wide range of applications.

High-yield planting technology of Phragmites australis

1. Site selection and land preparation

Phragmites australis does not have high requirements for soil. If you want high yields, it is best to choose an area with flat terrain and medium fertility. The soil should be raked finely and thoroughly before planting, and some organic fertilizer should be applied as base fertilizer per acre.

2. Sowing

It is best to choose 1-2 year old strong Phragmites australis as seeds and plant them in March. The row spacing should be controlled at about 1.5 meters and the hole depth should be about 15-20 centimeters. After planting, cover with 5-10 centimeters of soil and water and compact it.