How to manage the flowering period of loquat? A detailed explanation of the latest technical methods
Loquat is a common fruit tree in southern regions. Its fruit is not only sweet-tasting, but also has extremely high [the Great Heaven-reaching Teacher], and the flowering period of loquat is very long. Moreover, if the flowering period is not managed properly, it may result in few loquat fruits and reduced yield. So how should the loquat flowering period be managed? Follow the editor to learn about it.
1. Do a good job of fertilizing
Loquat blooms in autumn and winter, so after October it is necessary to do a good job of fertilizing. This not only strengthens the nutrient reserves of loquat and prepares for flowering and fruiting later, but also can [narrow] the cold resistance and drought resistance of loquat. This fertilization should mainly use decomposed organic fertilizer. The nutrients in organic fertilizer are uniform and easy to absorb, and it can also improve soil structure, noticeably increase the resistance of loquat, and improve fruit quality. While applying organic fertilizer, some compound fertilizer and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer can also be mixed in, which can improve flower quality. However, when fertilizing, be careful not to get too close to the fruit tree, as this is not conducive to the outward expansion of the root system.
2. Assisted fruiting
Loquat trees mostly bloom in winter, when insect activity is good, so in order to increase the fruit-setting rate, we can appropriately spray some agents to assist pollination. The sprayed agents can be borax, urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution. This can supplement various nutrients for the plant and meet the needs of flowering and fruiting, and borax can also [through] the pollination rate of the fruit. Of course, no matter what kind of agent is used, it must be sprayed evenly and thoroughly, and it must be sprayed 2-3 [chi] throughout the entire flowering period.
3. Disease and pest prevention
During the flowering and fruiting of loquat, it is inevitable to encounter diseases and pests. At this time, in order to [through] the fruiting capacity of the fruit tree, and also to prevent diseases and pests, it is necessary to do a good job of disease and pest control. During the flowering period of loquat, agents such as thiophanate-methyl mixed with dichlorvos can be sprayed, once every half month, to achieve a thorough control effect. Winter temperatures are relatively low, and loquat flower buds are very susceptible to frost damage, so frost prevention work in severe cold winters is also very important. To prevent frost damage, we can wrap the flower buds with leaves. If the temperature is too low, we can also cover the root area of the loquat with straw to prevent frost damage.
4. Fruit thinning
During the flowering period of loquat, excessive flowers should be thinned out, because flower buds are very susceptible to frost damage, so thinning too early may lead to reduced yield. Therefore, it is recommended to thin fruits in spring to maintain fruit density and a reasonable load on the tree. This can not only prevent alternate bearing, but also improve fruit quality. After fruit thinning, spray a pesticide once to prevent and control diseases and pests, and then bagging work should be carried out. Bagging can not only reduce pesticide residues, but also improve fruit quality.
The above is an introduction to the management techniques for the loquat flowering period. I hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.