Planting fresh jujubes can be a fast way for farmers to become wealthy. Here's why:
1. **Strong Market Competitiveness**: Jujube is a unique fruit in China, known for its strong international appeal. In the European market, fresh jujubes are sold at up to $36 per kilogram (about RMB 288), showing high profitability and demand.
2. **High Nutritional Value**: Jujubes are rich in vitamin C—80 times more than apples, 60 times more than bananas, and 30 times more than oranges. They are often called "living vitamin pills" due to their health benefits, such as anti-cancer properties, skin beauty, and improving blood vessel health. In cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, they sell for around RMB 60 per kilogram and are in high demand.
3. **Fast Income Growth**: Farmers can see significant returns within just a few years. For example, if large seedlings are planted, the first year may yield 500 kg per mu, generating about RMB 5,000. By the second year, output could double to 1,000 kg, and by the third year, it can reach 1,500–2,000 kg, making it a promising investment.
4. **Early Harvest and Premium Pricing**: Yuanmou’s climate allows jujubes to be harvested as early as late June or early July, giving them a competitive edge over other regions. This early availability can fetch prices as high as RMB 30–60 per kilogram. With proper branding, export prices can even double.
5. **Easy to Grow**: The cultivation of jujubes is not complicated and can be managed with simple techniques. It requires low initial investment—around RMB 1,000 per mu. By planting 100 acres together, farmers can quickly achieve high income and become millionaires within three years.
**How to Achieve High Quality and Early Yield?**
1. **Timely Planting**: Instead of planting in spring, it's better to plant before the Spring Festival. This helps seedlings root faster and grow vigorously, ensuring an early harvest by mid-June.
2. **Proper Soil Preparation**: Dig pits 50–70 cm deep, mix in organic fertilizer, compost, and nutrients. After planting, water twice and cover the soil with mulch or a thin film to prevent cracking.
3. **Use Strong Seedlings**: Choose seedlings that are 0.8–1 cm thick, 1 meter tall, with full buds and well-developed roots. Avoid damaged or pest-infested ones.
4. **Seedling Care**: Soak seedlings in water overnight before planting. Use rooting powder if possible. Water thoroughly after planting and ensure proper coverage.
**Jujube Garden Management Tips**
1. **Appropriate Spacing**: Adjust planting density based on conditions. A spacing of 2 meters by 1.5 meters or 1 meter by 1 meter is ideal for maximizing yield and light exposure.
2. **Tree Pruning**: Regular pruning helps balance growth and fruit production. Winter and summer pruning, along with training shoots, ensures healthy tree development.
3. **Fertilization and Irrigation**: Focus on organic and compound fertilizers, while avoiding excessive nitrogen. Water strategically—before flowering, after fruiting, and keep the soil slightly dry during critical periods.
4. **Pest Control**: Due to high sugar content, jujubes are prone to pests. Use natural and biological pesticides, and apply Bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur regularly to maintain crop health.
5. **Pollination Trees**: Plant multiple varieties to improve pollination. For example, combine "Xiangguo" with "Jinwei No. 4" for better yields.
**Establishing a Nursery Base**
With growing interest in jujube farming, there is a big demand for quality seedlings. If 20,000 mu are developed, 6.6 million seedlings will be needed. Establishing a nursery can be a quick path to wealth, with potential earnings of up to RMB 20,000 per mu.
**Cooperation Opportunities**
The Yuanmou Fresh Jujube Association offers two cooperation models:
1. Free grafting services with a fee of RMB 2 per bud. Those in need can pay with jujubes instead.
2. Farmers provide land, labor, and basic inputs, while the association provides seedlings and technical support. Profits are split 3:7 after the second year, with farmers receiving the larger share.
By following these strategies, farmers can successfully grow high-quality jujubes and enjoy long-term economic benefits.
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