How much is Shatian pomelo per jin? Detailed explanation of high-yield cultivation methods
Shatian pomelo was originally named Yanghezi, and got its name because it was first planted in Shatian Village, Rong County, Guangxi. It is not only high in nutritional value, but also has the effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing the blood, and aiding digestion, so it is very popular among people. So how much is Shatian pomelo per jin? How to plant it for high yield?
1. Introduction to Shatian pomelo:
1. Where is Shatian pomelo a specialty of?
Shatian pomelo is a specialty of Rong County, Guangxi. It got its name because it was first planted in Shatian Village, Rong County, Guangxi. The fruit it produces is sweet, crisp, and tender, and is very popular. According to historical records, it has a history of more than 200 years so far.
2. What are the production areas of Shatian pomelo?
There are many production areas for Shatian pomelo. It is cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, and other places. Among them, Shatian Village, Rong County, Guangxi, was the first to plant it, and it is a local specialty of Rong County. At present, the Lijiang, Longjiang, Xunjiang, and other areas in Guangxi are also expanding planting on a large scale.
2. How much is Shatian pomelo per jin?
The market price of Shatian pomelo is not expensive, generally about 1.2 to 2.5 yuan per jin, but due to differences in production area, market, and selling time, the price will vary to some extent. For example, the selling price at Tianxian Fruit and Agricultural Products Wholesale Trading Market in Handan (Weixian), Hebei, is about 2.5 yuan per jin, the selling price at Hongqi Agricultural Trade Wholesale Market in Xiqing District, Tianjin, is about 1.2 yuan per jin, and the selling price at Anmin Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Trading Market in Ma'anshan, Anhui, is about 1.6 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.
3. How is Shatian pomelo planted?
1. Garden site selection and construction: What kind of soil is suitable for planting?
Shatian pomelo is suitable for growing in an environment with deep, fertile soil, good drainage, and sufficient water sources, so when selecting a site, it can be planted on a sunny hillside. After selecting the site, the soil should be deeply plowed, and some pits 1.2 m wide and 1.2 m high should be dug, and a small amount of organic fertilizer and quicklime should be applied to prepare for subsequent planting.
2. Seedling cultivation: How to plant?
Shatian pomelo can be planted by three methods: cuttings, grafting, and air layering, but in real life, grafting is more commonly used, as it is not only quick and convenient, but also has a high survival rate. The specific method is to insert a hollow stick obliquely into the seedbed at a plant spacing of 5 cm and a row spacing of 9 cm, then place the Shatian seedling into the hollow stick and insert it into the pit, and finally cover it with soil and firm it, water a small amount, and cover with plastic film.
3. Planting management: How to cultivate?
(1) Transplanting: When the treetops mature, transplant and set them in April to May or in autumn. When transplanting, try to plant seedlings of the same height together, and slowly cover with fine soil, water a small amount, to improve the survival rate.
(2) Water requirements: Shatian pomelo likes water but is not tolerant of waterlogging. Generally, it is enough to keep the soil moist during the growth period, so in summer it should be watered frequently, and in winter it should be watered less, but the specifics should be determined according to the growth condition of the tree. For example, during the flower bud stage and after the autumn shoots turn green, water should be reduced to promote flowering and fruiting.
(3) Fertilizer requirements: Shatian pomelo has relatively high fertilizer requirements. Generally, the demand for fertilizer is highest in the late fruit-picking stage, early flowering stage, fruit-stabilizing stage, and fruiting stage, so during planting, organic fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, and others should be supplemented appropriately to ensure sufficient nutrients, but the specific amount of fertilizer should be determined according to the growth condition of the tree and the fruit load.
(4) Pruning and shaping: During the growth period of Shatian pomelo, dense branches, diseased branches, short branches, and other branches unfavorable to plant growth will grow, so these branches should be pruned in a timely manner according to the tree shape to increase air permeability between branches and promote the growth of mother branches. Generally in summer, branches longer than 32 cm should be pruned in time to increase the number of fruits set on mother branches and increase yield.
Overall, the market price of Shatian pomelo is not expensive. Generally, one jin can be bought for about 1 to 3 yuan, but the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. In addition, Shatian pomelo is very easy to plant, and high yield can be achieved simply by doing basic management work such as water and fertilizer management and pruning.