How to Grow Brazil Cherry? A Detailed Explanation of the Key Cultivation Techniques
Brazil cherry is rich in multiple vitamins, nucleic acids, trace elements calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, especially vitamin C, and has earned the title of “king of natural vitamins.” So, what are the cultivation techniques for Brazil cherry?
1. Soil
It is suitable for cultivation in many soil types and prefers deeper, sandy, weakly acidic light soil rich in organic matter, but it does not tolerate alkaline soil.
2. Seed Germination
Brazil cherry seeds should be sown while fresh; the seeds lose viability within 6 weeks. They can be propagated in nursery seedbeds or in separate containers and placed in a cool place to germinate. The seed germination rate is usually low, with germination occurring within 30 to 60 days, and the seedlings grow relatively slowly.
3. Field Management
Brazil cherry seedlings usually grow slowly and can be grown in a substrate mixed with peat moss and sand. During development and growth, a thick layer of peat moss forms around the roots; then, with heavy fertilization, they can be grown under climate conditions without a rainy season by means of regular irrigation, which can promote the growth of Brazil cherry. Seedling trees grown from seed require 4-5 years of cultivation before they begin to flower and bear fruit.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Brazil cherry has relatively strong resistance. During cultivation, pests and diseases occur very rarely, and pesticides are almost unnecessary. The main threat to guard against is damage from the Mediterranean fruit fly.
5. Harvesting
In subtropical regions, Brazil cherry generally begins to bloom in March and April, sets fruit in April and May, and the fruit matures within 1 month, with harvesting completed within a few days. In tropical regions, the flowering and fruiting periods can be extended by several months.
In addition, Brazil cherry is a shrub-type plant with a slender, upright tree, 7 to 10 m tall, a short trunk, and a graceful tree shape. Its flowers are fragrant, making it a newly emerging fruit tree of considerable ornamental value, also suitable as a potted fruit tree, a courtyard ornamental plant, or a hedge.