The Latest Ponkan Mandarin Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Ponkan mandarin, also known as ponkan, is one of the most common citrus varieties in our daily life. Its peel is relatively thin and its taste is rather sour. However, it has high nutritional value and can provide a range of benefits such as promoting saliva production and quenching thirst, promoting urination and soothing the stomach. It is also nutritionally comprehensive, containing various vitamins and minerals, and is very popular in our daily life. So how should ponkan mandarin be planted? Today, the editor brings you the planting techniques for ponkan mandarin. Let's take a look!
1. Site selection
The root system of ponkan mandarin is relatively well developed and the tree shape is relatively large, so it has requirements for deep, loose soil with sufficient fertility, and the soil pH value should also be controlled at around 6. The orchard must not be established on steep slopes. Plan the orchard rationally and make good plans for roads, drainage and irrigation systems, and various ancillary facilities to facilitate the later growth and management of ponkan mandarin. Ensure there is sufficient water supply nearby and convenient transportation for easy transport. The planting time for ponkan mandarin is usually around October each year and early spring in February. Choosing a reasonable planting time helps promote the growth of ponkan mandarin.
2. Land preparation and planting
After selecting the land, land preparation work should be done well. Ponkan mandarin has a relatively high fertilizer requirement, so we should deeply plow the soil and enlarge the planting holes. Also apply sufficient base fertilizer to mature the soil and improve soil fertility. After land preparation, dig the planting holes and control the specifications of the planting holes. When planting, properly prune the roots of the saplings, then spread them flat into the planting holes, and do not squeeze the roots. Then fill the soil while slowly lifting the seedling, and press it gently with your foot so that the roots fully contact the soil. After planting, water promptly, make a tree disc, and cover with plastic film to improve the soil's water and fertilizer retention.
3. Fertilizer and water management
Ponkan mandarin has relatively comprehensive nutritional needs, so when fertilizing we should strengthen the proportion of various nutrients in the fertilizer to meet the nutritional needs of ponkan mandarin. When fertilizing, apply more organic fertilizer, reduce or avoid chemical fertilizer, and reasonably match the fertilizer formula. We should also fertilize according to the leaf condition, soil conditions, and the growth stage of ponkan mandarin. Ponkan mandarin has a relatively large water requirement, so when fertilizing we should also coordinate with watering. However, water should not be excessive. In rainy weather, drain promptly, but when the orchard is dry, also do a good job of watering.
4. Shaping and pruning
Shaping and pruning work has different methods at each growth stage of ponkan mandarin, and it is also work that must be continuously done well. For example, for young trees, pruning should be controlled, mainly light pruning, selecting the central extended branch and various main and secondary branches for heading back. Adjust the growth direction of the main branches to promote growth. Then later adjust appropriately according to the growth stage to ensure proper pruning. If pruning is not done in time, the branches will become intricate and complex, leading to reduced ventilation and light penetration, which is unfavorable for flowering and fruiting and reduces the economic benefits of planting.
The above is a brief introduction to ponkan mandarin planting techniques. Planting ponkan mandarin takes a relatively long time before harvest, so everyone needs to have some patience. However, we can also intercrop in the orchard to reduce planting costs. But the intercrop plants must not be tall-stemmed plants, to prevent blocking sunlight from the trees. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.