What are the growing environment requirements for plums? Latest detailed explanation
The fruit of the plum tree is the plum. There are ornamental plum trees and there are plum trees that bear fruit. It is a traditional fruit tree, growing in subtropical regions. Today we will talk about where plums mainly grow. What kind of growing environment they like, and under what climatic conditions they can grow well. Now let us take a look together.
1. Origin environment
They grow in subtropical regions, like a warm climate, and mainly grow in areas south of the Yangtze River basin. However, they are also cultivated in Henan region, and some varieties have been introduced to North China for planting. They are also cultivated in Korea. The distribution is very wide, and they are also cultivated in a few areas of Tibet. But the subtropics are the most suitable growing environment.
2. Temperature
They generally grow in areas with an annual average temperature between 12°C and 23°C. Plums like a warm climate and prefer areas with warm early spring and plenty of rain. Some areas are very cold in early spring, even though there is plenty of rain. The germination temperature definitely needs to be above 12°C, and when fruiting it may be around 25°C. Usually temperatures in the 20s°C are suitable for the growth of branches and leaves. They are not cold-tolerant, and will suffer frost damage at minus 4°C.
3. Soil
The requirements for planting soil are not strict; they can be planted in mountainous land and flat land. The requirements for acidity and alkalinity are not strict, as long as it is not too acidic or too alkaline. Planting on deep, loose, well-drained sloping land is best. It is best to plant on gently sloping land. It is best if the planting land faces south. Or facing the sun is best. Just be careful that there are no pollutant emissions or polluting gas emissions nearby.
4. Moisture and light
In summer, when temperatures are high, water evaporates quickly and leaves are prone to falling, so it is best to increase irrigation; if there is a lot of rain, it can be left unadded. The root system has poor water retention and cannot tolerate drought; when there are consecutive sunny days, it must be watered every evening. During the growing period, it does not need too much water; too much water is unfavorable for later flowering. They like light, but cannot be exposed to strong direct light all the time, as the leaves will wither and it is also bad for the fruit.
Plums grow most in the south, but are widely distributed, like a warm climate environment, cannot tolerate waterlogging, and have no strict requirements for soil. They have strong adaptability.