How much is the yield of sweet potato per mu?

Sweet potato yield per mu

Sweet potato is a very high-yield crop. It can be harvested three months after planting. Generally speaking, the annual yield per mu is about 5,000-6,000 kilograms. However, it is also affected by factors such as variety and climate, and the yield is not stable.

Sweet potato planting profits

The cost of sweet potato per mu includes rent, water charges, labor, etc., which is about 2,000 yuan. According to the current market price of 2-3 yuan per catty, the net profit per mu can reach 4,000 yuan.

Sweet potato is a crop that grows fast, has simple planting techniques, and has a much higher yield than other vegetables. There is a great demand for its leaves and tubers in the market, so the market prospects are very good.

High-yield planting technology of sweet potato

1. Choose the soil

Sweet potato planting is not very demanding on soil, but if you want to achieve high yields, it is best to plant it in deep, loose, organic-rich loam.

2. Fertilize and make ridges

When planting sweet potatoes, apply appropriate amounts of high-quality organic fertilizer, urea and potassium sulfate, and then use high ridges and dense planting, with the ridge height at about 20-25 cm.

3. Planting

After planting the sweet potato seedlings, water them thoroughly and then cover the stems and roots with soil. The survival rate is relatively high. When 3-4 leaves grow, you can start cuttings.