What are the methods to improve the fruit-setting rate of dragon fruit?

Dragon fruit is a fruit that has emerged in recent years. Because the current market is basically oversupplied, the price is also relatively high, and for fruit growers, as long as the management is done well, they can basically obtain good returns. However, because management is relatively complex and has certain technical requirements, many people often end up with a low fruit-setting rate due to management, so how can the fruit-setting rate of dragon fruit be improved? Follow the editor to take a look.

1. Choose high-quality varieties

There are many varieties of dragon fruit. Some varieties are relatively old and have a low fruit-setting rate, so they are not recommended. It is recommended to choose those new varieties with a high fruit-setting rate, such as Baiyulong or Meiguihong. Only by choosing excellent varieties will the fruit-setting rate not be too low even with extensive management.

2. Water control

Before the flowering period of dragon fruit, many areas often experience continuous rain, which is very unfavorable for plants in the flowering period and, in severe cases, can cause a large number of flower buds to drop. So in this situation, fewer flowers bloom, and the fruit-setting rate will naturally be very low. To avoid this situation, water should be moderately controlled before the flowering period. Especially after rain, clean the ditches in time and drain the excess water out, so as to avoid a large number of flower buds dropping and help promote fruit setting.

3. Pinching

During the flowering period of dragon fruit, it not only needs to bloom and bear fruit, but its branches are also constantly growing. Especially when fertilizer supply is sufficient, its branches and leaves grow extremely fast. This causes vegetative growth and reproductive growth to compete, thereby reducing the fruit-setting rate. So to avoid this situation, before entering the flowering period, the branches and leaves need to be pinched to inhibit vegetative growth and promote reproductive growth. Generally speaking, pinching is more suitable when the branches droop and grow to 20 cm above the ground.

4. Fertilizer supplementation

To bloom and bear more fruit, the plants need reasonable fertilizer supplementation during the flowering period. Because flowers and fruits have a relatively high demand for phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, it is recommended to supplement fertilizer in a timely manner during the flowering period, and attention should be paid to reducing the application of nitrogen fertilizer, which can inhibit the vegetative growth of the plants and focus on promoting fruit development. While supplementing fertilizer, attention should also be paid to some trace fertilizers in the field, which can play a role in promoting flowering and fruiting.

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