Which fruits are suitable for planting in summer? See here for variety recommendations
Summer generally refers to the fourth to sixth months of the lunar calendar. During this period temperatures rise, all kinds of living things have regained their vitality, and most begin vigorous life activities. Many organisms reproduce their offspring in summer, various animals choose summer to mate or give birth, and plants race to bloom and bear fruit. So what fruits can still be planted in the hot summer?
1. What fruits can be planted in summer
Although summer is past the traditional season for transplanting saplings, in fact there are still many tropical fruits that are also suitable for planting in summer, such as pineapple, passion fruit, banana, lychee, etc. In addition, some fruits with less strict planting restrictions, such as plum, peach, pomegranate, strawberry, watermelon, etc., can also be planted in summer. Moreover, the climate varies from place to place, and in some regions where summer temperatures are lower, some fruits suitable for early spring planting can also be planted.
2. Key points for planting
1. Fruit trees should be pruned in time. Old branches that have already borne fruit should be thinned out, new shoots that have not borne fruit should be kept, and upright branches, leggy branches, diseased and pest-infested branches, dead branches, and back branches should all be thinned out together, to control excessive branch growth and reduce the intensity of plant transpiration and respiration.
2. Treat the roots. When planting fruit trees, try to keep the root system intact and carry more soil balls. Sprinkle water on the soil balls more often to keep them moist, promptly cut off damaged roots, and soak the roots in nutrient solution so that they quickly regain vitality.
3. Summer is too hot, so the plants' moisture must be maintained. Plants with high water needs should be watered more to ensure humidity. At the same time, avoid direct sunlight to ensure the plants can survive the early stage of planting.
4. When planting saplings or seeds, be sure to choose varieties with strong vitality, and after planting, spray nutrient solution in time.
The above is some small knowledge about planting fruits in summer. When planting fruit trees, be sure to proceed according to the local climate, and do not do it blindly.