What are the key points to note when watering kiwifruit? The latest essentials explained in one article
Kiwifruit is also called qiyiguo in our country. It is a fruit with very high nutritional value, and its planting area is also relatively large. When we grow kiwifruit, the first thing to note is to do a good job of watering. Watering is very important for the growth of kiwifruit, but when watering, there are also many precautions. So what exactly are they? Below, the editor brings you the precautions for watering kiwifruit. Let's take a look together!
1. Pay attention to soil properties
Different soil properties for growing kiwifruit also mean different fertilizer requirements. Therefore, when watering, we should pay attention to observing the soil properties and control the amount of watering well. Generally, when the soil moisture content of sandy soil and clay soil is about 25%-35%, it feels slightly dry when grasped by hand. When it is about 70%, if it feels moist when grasped by hand and can still scatter, it is the optimal moisture content. When growing kiwifruit, if the leaves are not only wilted under strong light, but still wilted after strong light, then it means they are already short of water, and at this time they should be watered promptly.
2. Pay attention to the amount of watering
The amount of watering is of course also something we need to pay special attention to when watering kiwifruit. We should reasonably adjust the field water-holding capacity according to the growth phenological period of kiwifruit. For example, during the budbreak period of kiwifruit, the field water-holding capacity should be maintained at about 80%. Good soil moisture is very beneficial for the budbreak of kiwifruit buds and the growth of new shoots and leaves. Then during the flowering period, the field water-holding capacity should gradually decrease to about 70%, which can promote flowering and fruit setting, and keep the soil in a state of alternating dry and wet, ensuring the normal growth of kiwifruit.
During the fruit enlargement period, the field moisture content should be increased to 80%. This is very helpful for fruit enlargement, and this is also a period when the transpiration of kiwifruit trees is relatively high. However, it should be noted that water cannot accumulate for a long time. If water accumulates, it will not only cause excessive growth of new shoots, but also cause root rot. After entering the fruit ripening period, the water-holding capacity should be maintained at about 75%, which is beneficial for the accumulation of fruit sugar content and coloring. Therefore, everyone must pay more attention to ensure that the water demand of kiwifruit is met.
3. Watering methods
Finally, we should also pay attention to mastering the watering method. Do not use flood irrigation for watering. Localized irrigation should be the main method, such as furrow irrigation, hole irrigation, etc. This can reduce water use, and if water enters from the beds and furrows, it will not destroy the soil aggregate structure. Root respiration is normal, and the soil is moist without water accumulation, so the roots will not rot because of it. If ridge planting is used, then when watering, water can be poured into the middle of the ridge and allowed to seep into the root distribution range. Keep root humidity stable, improve soil permeability, and avoid root rot caused by water accumulation.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for watering kiwifruit. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!