Amorphophallus konjac is a plant rich in dietary fiber, which not only has rich nutritional value, but also has many health care effects such as lowering blood fat, lowering blood sugar and losing weight, so it has attracted people's attention. With the enhancement of people's health awareness and the increasing demand for functional foods, the market prospect of konjac is becoming broader and broader. This paper will introduce the planting technology and market prospect of konjac, and help readers understand the operation steps and development prospect of konjac planting.

I. Cultivation techniques of Amorphophallus konjac

1. Soil selection

Konjac has strong adaptability and low requirements for soil, but loose, fertile and well-drained soil is suitable. The optimum soil pH is 5.5-6.5.

2. Planting season

Amorphophallus konjac is suitable for planting in spring and autumn, with spring from mid-March to early April and autumn from mid-September to early June.

3. Planting method

There are two ways to grow konjac, one is transplanting and the other is direct seeding. Transplanting planting is suitable for large-scale planting, and direct seeding planting is suitable for small-scale planting.

grow seedlings

Seedling raising is an important link in konjac planting. First, select robust Amorphophallus konjac seeds, then soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours, wrap the soaked seeds with wet cloth and put them in an incubator for germination. Germinated seeds can be transplanted into seedling trays for culture.

5. Land consolidation

Before planting, you need to prepare the plot. Weeds should be removed first, and then ploughing should be carried out to loosen the soil. Next, apply fertilizer to provide adequate nutrition.

plant

Transplanting the cultivated Amorphophallus konjac into the plot, with the plant spacing of 30-40 cm and the row spacing of 40-50 cm. After transplanting, water it in time and apply appropriate topdressing.

7. Pest control

The main diseases and pests of Amorphophallus konjac include Amorphophallus konjac aphids, Amorphophallus konjac thrips and so on. In the process of planting, it is necessary to patrol regularly and take corresponding control measures in time when pests and diseases are found.

Second, the market prospect of konjac

With the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, konjac, as a plant rich in dietary fiber, has a broader market prospect.

1. The market demand for healthy food has increased.

With the increasing demand for healthy food, konjac, as a natural, low-calorie and high-fiber food, has been favored by consumers. Amorphophallus konjac is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help digestion and detoxification, so it is widely used in functional foods such as weight loss, blood fat reduction and blood sugar reduction.

2. Widely used in food processing industry.

Amorphophallus konjac can not only be eaten directly as healthy food, but also be used in food processing. Konjac products such as konjac powder, konjac silk and konjac noodles are very popular in the market. These products can be made into hot pot seasoning, cold salad, stir-fry and other dishes, which are delicious and deeply loved by consumers.

3. The weight loss market has great potential.

With the increasingly serious obesity problem, the weight loss market has great potential. As a low-calorie and high-fiber food, konjac is widely used in slimming products. Amorphophallus konjac can increase satiety, reduce food intake and help control weight, so it is highly sought after by dieters.

Conclusion: Through the introduction of this article, I believe everyone will have a more comprehensive understanding of the planting technology and market prospect of konjac. As a plant rich in dietary fiber, Amorphophallus konjac not only has rich nutritional value, but also has many health care effects. With the increase of people's demand for healthy food, the market prospect of konjac is more and more broad. I hope this article is helpful to you. If you are interested in planting konjac, you can follow the planting techniques in this paper, and I believe you will certainly achieve fruitful results.