How to Grow Jaboticaba in a Courtyard? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Key Points
Many people like to grow some fruit trees at home, and jaboticaba is a fairly popular one, but as a somewhat tropical fruit, growing jaboticaba trees in a courtyard is not that simple. If you want to grow them well, keep these key points in mind!
1. Site Selection
For those who can grow jaboticaba trees in a courtyard, the site is generally not too small, so you need to choose a suitable place. When choosing, give priority to the sunlight factor and pick the spot with the longest sunlight hours, because that is what allows the jaboticaba tree to develop well, as it has a relatively high demand for light. In addition, do not choose a place where water accumulates. If it is a somewhat low-lying area, it is best to fill it up a bit higher first, as jaboticaba is quite afraid of waterlogging. This spot is best with a certain slope to facilitate drainage. With that, the site is basically settled.
2. Soil Preparation
Once the planting site is chosen, it is time to start working on the soil, as jaboticaba is quite particular about soil. The soil in a courtyard is generally rather compacted, and the jaboticaba tree is quite afraid of this situation. It likes loose, sandy soil, so loosen the soil first, over a larger and deeper area. If the soil is quite sticky, you can appropriately mix in some sand. The soil is best on the acidic side, as that is most suitable for its growth. Finally, let it naturally settle and compact for a period of time to see how sticky it is. If it is still very sticky, further adjustment is needed.
3. Fertilizer Treatment
Fertilizer is a fairly critical part of jaboticaba tree growth. The soil in a courtyard is generally not as fertile as that in an orchard, so fertilizer is mainly relied upon to make up for the fertility. Here, farmyard manure is the main type, but it needs to be treated first before application. If applied directly, farmyard manure will damage the roots of the jaboticaba tree while it decomposes, seriously affecting the growth of the fruit tree, so it is generally left to decompose for about one to two months. Secondly, organic fertilizer is only added in small amounts at specific growth stages to make up for the need for certain elements.
4. Overwintering Knowledge
Jaboticaba is a somewhat tropical fruit tree, so its cold resistance is not very strong. Many courtyards in non-tropical areas also grow it, and here you need to take good cold-protection measures. If the winter temperature is below zero or only a few degrees, it is very difficult for it to survive. Other temperatures can be handled through cold protection. If the winter temperature is 5-8°C, with cold protection the jaboticaba tree will hardly die. Its routine cold protection includes coating, film covering, straw covering and other methods; just choose whichever is more convenient for you.
The above are some key points for growing jaboticaba trees in a courtyard. Friends who like growing jaboticaba trees should learn more about them. It is itself not a particularly difficult fruit tree to grow, and with a proper understanding of some knowledge, there are basically no major problems when planting.