Is planting Dendrobium profitable? What are the costs and profits of planting?

Is planting Dendrobium profitable?

There are many varieties of Dendrobium with high medicinal value. It has the effects of improving eyesight, nourishing the liver, promoting digestion, and enhancing immunity. It is also in short supply in the market, so the prospects for artificial cultivation are very good and the profits are relatively high.

Profits and benefits of planting Dendrobium

The cost of growing Dendrobium is relatively high, including the construction of greenhouses, seedbeds, sprinkler equipment, fertilizers, etc. The investment per mu of land is about 70,000 yuan. If the purchase price is 300 yuan per kilogram, the profit per mu of land can reach about 50,000 yuan.

High-yield cultivation techniques for Dendrobium

1. Seed treatment

Before planting, place the Dendrobium seeds in diffused light to dry for 3 hours, and then soak them in water for 12 hours. This will make it easier for the seeds to germinate and the yield will be higher in the later stage.

2. Choose the soil

Dendrobium likes a warm, humid, semi-shady growing environment. The soil must be loose and breathable, not prone to mold, and well-drained. When planting Dendrobium, you need to use humus soil with good drainage, and then place some pebbles on the soil surface.

3. Sowing

Just place the seeds in 2 cm deep soil, then cover with a thin layer of soil and water thoroughly. If properly maintained, they will germinate in about 7 days.