Which Tea Tree Variety Is Better? Key Points for Choosing Varieties

AbstractThe best tea tree variety is the wild ancient tea tree. This type of tea tree generally refers to those with a tree age of over 300 years, and its taste is especially fragrant and mellow. Other tea trees are also good; common ones such as Tieguanyin, Shuixian, and Foshou are all famous teas named directly after the tea tree.

China is a major tea-producing country, and tea trees are distributed in many places across China. The relatively good tea tree variety is the wild ancient tea tree, generally with a tree age of over 300 years, and the taste of the tea leaves is very good. There are also many tea tree varieties, and ordinary tea trees can all be processed into tea leaves. However, different harvesting and processing methods will lead to differences in the quality and taste of the tea produced from the tea trees. Common teas such as Tieguanyin, Shuixian, and Foshou are all named directly after the tea tree.

How to Plant Tea Trees

1. Soil preparation

When planting tea trees, the requirements for soil are very high, and they like to grow in fertile soil. Before planting, the land needs to be turned over. After turning the soil, an appropriate amount of fertilizer can be spread on it. When preparing the land, some stones and similar materials inside should be cleaned out, so as not to affect its later nutrient absorption.

2. Planting

Generally, when planting seedlings, about four are chosen and planted together. When planting, some rare earth can be applied to its roots, so its survival rate will be higher. After the seedlings are planted, the watering work needs to be done well. Watering should be thorough, and appropriate insulation is also needed.

3. Fertilizer and water

After tea trees are planted, the fertilizer and water work needs to be done well. Generally, in the dry summer weather, watering should be strengthened, while in winter, the frequency of watering can be reduced. For fertilizing, the principle is to apply less at a time and more frequently. Especially three days before picking, fertilizer can be applied once, which can help the growth of its new buds.

4. Management

After tea trees are planted, field management work needs to be done well. If there are weeds, they need to be cleared in time. If some tea trees have diseases, they should be treated in time. If diseased leaves fall down, those diseased leaves should be cleared in time, so as to avoid infecting more tea trees. Usually, pruning work also needs to be strengthened, cutting off some excess branches, so that the tea trees can grow healthily.