Which fruits are suitable for planting in spring? Plus key points of orchard management techniques

Fruit is a source of dietary fiber in our lives, and there are many varieties; the economic benefits of growing them are very good. Especially in 2019, fruit prices rose dramatically, and consumers widely said they could not afford fruit. Fruit growers also became more enthusiastic about planting fruit, so which fruits are suitable for planting in spring? What are the key points of orchard management techniques?

1. Which fruits are suitable for planting in spring?

1. Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is a common tropical fruit and is generally suitable for planting in spring, but it is also very cold-tolerant. It is usually planted by cuttings. Growing dragon fruit brings good economic benefits and is not very difficult to manage, especially in southern regions, where it is relatively suitable.

2. Loquat

Loquat is not only a fruit but also a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is grown fairly widely in our country. When planted in spring, the growing temperature is just right, the growth rate is relatively fast, and the yield is high.

3. Cherry

Cherry is a relatively expensive fruit, and the varieties from the Shandong region are especially well known. When planting cherries in spring, cuttings, seedling propagation and other methods are mainly used. As long as management is proper, the yield is generally relatively high. Cherries have a certain demand space in the market, so the planting benefits are also good.

2. What are the key points of orchard management techniques in spring?

1. Fruit trees damaged by freezing in winter should be dealt with promptly

No matter how well the protective measures for fruit trees are done in winter, some fruit trees will inevitably still suffer freeze damage at low temperatures. Therefore, when spring arrives and the temperature gradually rises, corresponding methods should be adopted to remedy these fruit trees. If the fruit trees are frozen and dead, the tree species should be removed promptly, and then replanted to reduce losses. If the branches are frostbitten, some frostbitten parts need to be cut off to promote the growth of new branches, so that the tree canopy can be expanded.

2. Prevent late spring cold

While spring temperatures gradually rise, there is still the risk of late spring cold, but this is also the time when we are most likely to let our guard down. If the temperature is relatively low, fruit trees will still suffer frost injury. If the fruit trees have already sprouted at this time, but the flowering period suffers a sudden drop in temperature, it will damage the young branches and buds and reduce the flowering rate. At this time, methods such as spraying medicine, whitewashing, and irrigation are generally used to prevent the damage caused by late spring cold.

3. Do a good job of pest and disease control in time

As spring temperatures rise, pests and diseases also gradually “become active.” At this time, we need to carry out a second orchard cleanup, removing dead leaves, mummified fruit, fallen leaves on the ground, rotten branches, and so on, to reduce the sources of pests and diseases. At the same time, we can also scrape off the bark of old fruit trees, use chemical control, physical control, and so on.

4. Key points of fertilization

Spring is the fruit-setting period for fruit trees, so sufficient fertilizer must be given in advance so that they can bloom and bear fruit on schedule and increase yield.

The above is an introduction to questions such as which fruits are suitable for planting in spring and what the key points of orchard management techniques are. I hope it is helpful to you.