Golden olive ( also known as ground bitter olive) is a traditional Chinese medicine . Its tuberous root can be used medicinally, possessing properties that clear heat and detoxify, relieve pain, and stop diarrhea. There is high demand for it. So, how many years does it take to harvest golden olives? Let's find out below.
How many years does it take to harvest golden olives?
Golden olive, also known as golden leaf olive, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Podocarpus family. It has medicinal and ornamental uses, and can also be used as food. Golden olive has a long growth cycle, generally requiring 4-5 years before it can be harvested.
What are the prospects for golden olive cultivation?
1. Wide range of applications
Golden olives not only have strong medicinal and ornamental value, but can also be used as food. In the hot summer, drinking water infused with golden olives can prevent internal heat, treat stomatitis, tonsillitis, mumps, and other diseases, and also soothe the throat and relieve pain.
2. Long flowering period
Golden olive trees have a long flowering period, blooming several times a year, which ensures abundant production and a continuous supply.
3. The fruit has many uses
The fruit of the golden olive can be eaten directly after ripening, or it can be used to make jam, juice, etc., and there is a large market demand.
4. Timber
The wood of the golden olive tree is highly valuable and can be used to make furniture, handicrafts , and more. Furthermore, planting golden olive trees can stimulate industrial development, such as tourism and the catering industry, thus promoting local economic prosperity and growth.
5. High profit margin
The cost of planting and managing golden olive trees is approximately 15,000 yuan per mu (approximately 0.16 acres). Harvesting can begin after 4 to 5 years of planting. Each golden olive tree can yield 1 to 1.5 kilograms of fresh fruit, resulting in a yield of 4 to 6 tons per mu. Currently, the market price for fresh fruit is 80 yuan per kilogram, therefore, each mu can generate an income of approximately 400,000 yuan.
