Key Points of Fig Cultivation Techniques and the Latest Planting Method Tutorial
In recent years, figs have become a relatively popular fruit in China, and fig juice, dried figs and other products processed from figs all have a very large market. As the fig market grows larger and larger, its planting area is also becoming wider and wider, but many people have also failed at growing them. In fact, this is caused by immature cultivation techniques. Below, the editor brings you the key points of fig cultivation techniques. Let's take a look together!
1. Proper Propagation
There are relatively many propagation methods for figs, including four methods such as sowing and cuttings. However, the growth period of sowing propagation is very long, so it is not recommended for propagation aimed at expanding the planting area. The most commonly used propagation method is cutting propagation, which has a high survival rate, strong growth ability, and is convenient. Generally, the cutting time is around Qingming Festival each year. We should select robust branches free of pests and diseases as mother plants for cuttings. After cutting, the temperature should be maintained at around 22 degrees, and under normal management, roots can form in about 3 days.
2. Transplanting and Field Planting
No matter which propagation method is used for figs, the basic process is usually to raise seedlings in a seedbed and then transplant them to the field for planting. When the seedlings successfully emerge or the branches take root and produce leaves, transplanting can begin. Before planting, the soil should be plowed and disinfected to improve soil fertility and promote seedling growth. During planting, the planting density should be well controlled, because the tree shape of figs after growing up is relatively large. If planted too densely, the trees will shade and squeeze each other, which is not conducive to flowering and fruiting. In the early stage, some low-stalk crops can be appropriately intercropped to improve land utilization.
3. Reasonable Thinning and Pruning
Thinning and pruning is essential work in fig cultivation. As just mentioned, the tree shape of figs is relatively large, and its branches and leaves are also relatively luxuriant. If pruning work is not done well, excessive branches and leaves will reduce the orchard's ventilation and light penetration, affect the light absorption of the inner branches of the fruit tree, and lower the flowering and fruiting rate. During the seedling stage, pinching and topping should be done well to promote branching of young trees and expand the tree canopy. When the seedlings gradually grow into small trees, pruning should begin to promote plant growth, and keeping about 4 main branches is enough.
4. Strengthen Management
After successful planting, pay attention to the amount of weeds in the orchard, especially during the seedling stage. Weeds have a very strong ability to compete for nutrients. If intertillage and weeding are not done well, it is very likely to cause seedlings to die from lack of nutrients. Also, water and fertilize appropriately. Each time the fruit is pruned once, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer needs to be applied. The time when figs have the greatest water demand is during the fruiting period. During this period, the soil should be kept moist to improve the fruiting rate. At other growth stages, do not water unless there is drought. If the soil is too moist, root suffocation may occur, and in severe cases it can lead to root rot and trigger various pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction to fig cultivation techniques. Growing figs takes a relatively long time, and it also takes a relatively long time to reach the full fruiting period. However, once fruiting begins, they can be harvested continuously for several years or even more than ten years. Of course, this also requires everyone to manage the orchard well and master the key planting points. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!