How many kilograms of lotus root can be produced per mu?

Lotus root yield per mu

Lotus root is a common vegetable. It can be harvested 2-3 times a year, with about 2,000 kilograms harvested each time. The annual output can reach about 6,000 kilograms. If it is well maintained, it can even reach tens of thousands of kilograms.

Lotus root planting profit

Nowadays, the market price of lotus root ranges from 2 to 3 yuan per catty, and the investment cost per mu of land is about 6,000 yuan. After deducting the cost, the net profit can reach about 2,300 to 3,700 yuan.

Lotus root is a tonic food that can be used as both medicine and food. It has low planting costs, high yields, and great market demand. Lotus leaves and lotus seeds can also be harvested. Its planting advantages are very obvious and it has a very broad market prospect.

High-yield planting technology of lotus root

1. Fertilization

Fertilizer can directly affect the size of lotus root, so topdressing needs to be carried out in time in the later stage of planting. When deep plowing before planting, decomposed organic fertilizer should be applied, which will help increase the yield of lotus root.

2. Weeding

One month after the lotus roots are planted, weeding and leaf removal are necessary to prevent the consumption of too much nutrients. After the leaves are established, more compound fertilizers mainly composed of nitrogen and phosphorus should be applied. In the later stage, potassium fertilizer should be used mainly. Only in this way can the lotus roots grow bigger.