How to Grow Tea? A Detailed Explanation of Planting Methods and Key Technical Points

Chinese people have had the habit of drinking tea since ancient times, and there are many kinds of tea, so do you know how to grow tea?

1. Soil preparation and ridging

Tea trees have relatively high requirements for soil, so it is generally required to plow twice, and fertilizer must be applied each time. At the same time, debris in the field needs to be cleared, and then the land should be dug into ridges with a width of 1-1.2m.

2. Seedling management

When transplanting tea seedlings, it is best to coat the roots with some rare earth, which helps ensure the survival rate. The 3 different types of seedlings are planted in separate zones according to how early or late they are harvested, at a ratio of 1:1:1. When the seedlings are first planted, some dry grass and similar material should be added at the roots to provide warmth.

3. Later-stage fertilizer and water management

Because the root system of tea trees is relatively shallow, they are neither drought-resistant nor waterlogging-resistant. In summer, more water should be given, and during the rainy season, attention should be paid to waterproofing. Fertilization should mainly be done many times in small amounts, and it is best to apply it in the form of a mixed fertilizer.

People often say that tasting good tea requires evaluating it from four aspects: appearance, aroma, liquor color, and taste, so tea farmers cannot be careless when growing tea.