Latest Key Management Points for the Pomegranate Ripening Stage

It is now the season when pomegranates ripen and go on the market. During this period, pomegranates grow relatively quickly, and many fruit growers tend to relax their management of pomegranates, but it is precisely during this period that management should be given more attention. So how should pomegranates be managed during the ripening stage? Follow the editor to learn about it.

1. Fertilizer and water management

When pomegranates approach the ripening stage, their growth rate is relatively fast. At this time they need sufficient nutrients to keep the tree strong so it can resist the occurrence of pests and diseases. Therefore, in terms of fertilization, foliar fertilizer should be the main type, and soil fertilizer should mainly be phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Do not apply large amounts of nitrogen fertilizer, so as to avoid poor coloring and reduced quality of the fruit during the ripening stage. Irrigate after fertilizing to replenish water, so as to avoid aggravating dried fruit or fruit drop.

2. Preventing fruit cracking

The pomegranate ripening stage is also the period when fruit cracking occurs. Once a pomegranate cracks, it can easily not only affect quality, but pathogens can also invade through the cracked area, causing the fruit to rot and leading to a sharp drop in yield. In severe cases, it can even affect the whole plant. Therefore, 10-15 days before harvesting, watering must be strictly controlled. This is especially true for dry mountain and hilly orchards and for orchards in plain areas with irregular irrigation. After a long drought followed by rain, harvest promptly.

3. Controlling the occurrence of pests and diseases

At this time, the main pests and diseases to control on pomegranates are rough skin disease and peach fruit borer. Diseases that occur on pomegranate peel can all be collectively called “rough skin disease”; it is a comprehensive disease, and 25% Shike emulsifiable concentrate can have a very good effect. For peach fruit borer control, 25% diflubenzuron No. 3 2000 times + 600 times Nongkang 120 + Youguo calcium 800 times + Xin Gao Zhi Mo can be used, but note that while applying the pesticide, remember to remove diseased and pest-infested fruits.

4. Management after fruit harvest

After the fruit is harvested, autumn fertilizer should be applied heavily. The base fertilizer should mainly be organic fertilizer, such as pen manure, composted manure, green manure, crop straw, and so on. Adding an appropriate amount of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer makes the effect better. Base fertilizer can strengthen the tree vigor and increase stored nutrients. After harvest, the orchard should be cleaned promptly. Residual fruits, fallen fruits, and diseased and pest-infested fruits should be taken out of the orchard for centralized treatment. Pomegranate plants should be promptly shaped and pruned, especially root suckers and water sprouts, overly dense branches, thin and weak branches, diseased and pest-infested branches, drooping branches, crossing branches, overlapping branches, and so on. If the pruning wound is relatively large, promptly apply a medicinal agent that promotes healing, so as to prevent pathogen infection.

  The above is an introduction to the key management points for the pomegranate ripening stage. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.