How many pounds of dandelion can be produced per acre?

Dandelion acre yield

Dandelion is a plant that grows very fast and can be harvested 6-7 times a year. The annual yield per mu can reach 7,000-8,500 kilograms. It has a peak production period of 4-5 years. After growing continuously for several years, the roots can be dug out and dried, with a yield of about 400 kilograms per mu.

Dandelion Planting Profits

Dandelion is a wild vegetable that can also be used as medicine. The current market price is 13 yuan per catty, and it can be harvested several times a year. After deducting costs, the income per mu of land is about 3,000-4,000 yuan.

The dried products and leaves of dandelions are their main source of income. The market prospect of this crop is very good. The price of fresh vegetables can be as high as 10-15 yuan per catty, and the international demand is very strong.

High-yield planting technology of dandelion

1. Soil preparation

Dandelions have high requirements for soil permeability. When cultivating, they can be prepared with humus soil, garden soil, pond mud, and fine sand, and an appropriate amount of decomposed farmyard manure can be added to the soil. The width and spacing of the ridges can be adjusted according to local conditions.

2. Planting

Plant dandelion seeds evenly in the pot, cover with soil about 0.5 cm after sowing, keep the soil moist in the later stage, and cover with ground film if planted in the ground.